Behind the Line

Topic: Inspirations

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While I've had the opportunity to work alongside some amazing chefs and restauranteurs, all of which have helped me develop into who I am today, I have been inspired most by two of the industry gre... more »

Last updated: Mar 16 2013

 
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I was playing with a pig's head stew for a long time after my last trip to London. And working on shawarma after eating too many late night dinners in the Paddington neighborhood.

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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Culinary gangsta. Gangsta rap gets a bit too much play in my kitchen.

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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I make a lot of ice creams based on my favorite boozy drinks - brandy old fashioned ice cream, hot toddy sorbets, Irish coffee gelatos, chocolate stout ice creams...yep.

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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I live in Wisconsin so I think every day is a beer-themed trip.

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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I'm such a southern food fanboy. I love those flavors, that depth. I'm as Yankee as Yankee can get, but, to all you Southern cooks...love ya.

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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Classic dishes. Mom's food. Flavors I like. There's a lot of stuff on my menus that are essentially shoutouts to simple dishes, prettied up for fine dining. We did an homage to a Wisconsin fish fry... more »

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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I just got the Bi-Rite and Humphry Slocombe ice cream books for Christmas. Super pumped.

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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I inherited a bunch of old cookbooks - handwritten - from my grandmother. I like to dig through them for pickle recipes.

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 
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Right now, I'm really inspired by Irish cheesemakers. There are all of these young people moving out of the cities and setting up farms, taking a huge chance.

Last updated: Oct 3 2012