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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:33:16 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>The ChezTse Blog</title><subtitle>Blog</subtitle><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2009-12-03T18:21:07Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>AM Northwest - Lavender Creme Brûlée</title><category term="Food and Eating"/><category term="lavender creme brulee"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/12/3/am-northwest-lavender-creme-brulee.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/12/3/am-northwest-lavender-creme-brulee.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-12-03T18:14:58Z</published><updated>2009-12-03T18:14:58Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Yesterday I shared tips and suggestions for hosting a holiday dinner party on AM Northwest.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Real Beef</title><category term="Food and Eating"/><category term="beef"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/11/20/real-beef.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/11/20/real-beef.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-11-20T20:08:12Z</published><updated>2009-11-20T20:08:12Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Every once in a while, I’ll have a craving for steak – juicy, tender and flavorful. But lately I’ve been a bit disappointed by the quality of beef available. Sure Costco has good deals, but the flavor just isn’t there. New Seasons has some great cuts, but they’re a bit on the spendy side. I wanted a steak that actually tasted beefy, didn’t have too much fat and satisfied my craving. And I think I’ve found it.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Using Fresh Herbs</title><category term="Food and Eating"/><category term="fresh herbs"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/11/3/using-fresh-herbs.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/11/3/using-fresh-herbs.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-11-03T18:08:55Z</published><updated>2009-11-03T18:08:55Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Every time I’m in the produce aisle at the grocery store, I always pick up fresh herbs. Their tantalizing aromas and flavors can be subtle and suggestive or they can be bold and assertive . Regardless of how you use them, they add freshness and life to almost any dish.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Natural High</title><category term="Food and Eating"/><category term="cooking classes"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/10/12/a-natural-high.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/10/12/a-natural-high.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-10-12T18:08:58Z</published><updated>2009-10-12T18:08:58Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[There’s something about cooking that gets my adrenaline pumping. I love the feeling of a knife in my hand as it slices cleanly through an onion, the smell of garlic and herbs as they sizzle in a pan, and the joy of tasting what I’ve created. But there’s something even better than all that – teaching.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Free Knife Sharpening in October</title><category term="Food and Eating"/><category term="free knife sharpening"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/10/6/free-knife-sharpening-in-october.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/10/6/free-knife-sharpening-in-october.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-10-06T20:56:38Z</published><updated>2009-10-06T20:56:38Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[To me, having a sharp is essential. That's why I always recommend to my clients to have their knives sharpened once a year. As luck would have it, this month is free knife sharpening month at Sur La Table.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The Great (or Grate) Debate – Charcoal Vs. Gas</title><category term="Food and Eating"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/8/28/the-great-or-grate-debate-charcoal-vs-gas.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/8/28/the-great-or-grate-debate-charcoal-vs-gas.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-08-28T15:40:12Z</published><updated>2009-08-28T15:40:12Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[There’s something so satisfying about lighting up the grill on a summer evening. Whether you’re searing some chicken breasts, slow cooking baby back ribs or even caramelizing some peaches, I think everyone agrees that grilled foods just taste better.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Corn Season</title><category term="Chez Tse TV"/><category term="chef tse"/><category term="corn"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/8/19/corn-season.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/8/19/corn-season.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-08-20T05:00:56Z</published><updated>2009-08-20T05:00:56Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[I just made my second appearance on AM Northwest today, talking about fabulous fresh corn.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Cooking 101</title><category term="Cooking Classes"/><category term="Food and Eating"/><category term="portland cooking classes"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/8/17/cooking-101.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/8/17/cooking-101.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-08-17T22:33:22Z</published><updated>2009-08-17T22:33:22Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[I’ve been teaching cooking classes ever since I returned from France. I love being able to share my knowledge with others who are curious and excited to learn. And the time has come for Geoffroy and me to take cooking classes to a whole new level.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Peach Season</title><category term="AM Northwest"/><category term="Chez Tse TV"/><category term="chef tse"/><category term="peaches"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/7/28/peach-season.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/7/28/peach-season.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-07-28T20:27:03Z</published><updated>2009-07-28T20:27:03Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Peaches are in full, sweet season so get them while you can. I recently did a segment on AM Northwest featuring these juicy fruits.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Cooking with Tse - Sundried Tomato Strata</title><category term="Chez Tse TV"/><category term="cooking with tse"/><category term="strata"/><id>http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/7/16/cooking-with-tse-sundried-tomato-strata.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.cheztse.com/blog/2009/7/16/cooking-with-tse-sundried-tomato-strata.html"/><author><name>Tselani</name></author><published>2009-07-16T18:26:43Z</published><updated>2009-07-16T18:26:43Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Do your prep the night before and this strata makes a fast breakfast or brunch dish.]]></summary></entry></feed>