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Gaynol

Chef Instructor

Interests: besides cooking and teaching, i'm also reviewing cookbooks for both simon & schuster and harry n. abrams, inc. if you've got a cookbook you'd like reviewed please contact me at chef@nightheron.net.

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For the Love of Goats

How can you not love this face? Or this one? Here's the deal, Coyote Farm Creamery on Bainbridge Island has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their small goat dairy. They were ready to open last fall but... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Chef Gaynol

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It's that time of year again! I'm freezing my ass off and my body craves hearty filling meals to help me combat the cold. And what's better than beef stew on a cold evening? I'll tell you what's better, beef... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2013 at Chef Gaynol

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Happy Holidays from my home to yours! I wish you wonderful meals and a year filled with joy. Continue reading

Posted Dec 25, 2012 at Chef Gaynol

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ClearlyFresh Bags

The romaine lettuce in the photo above is 15 days old. Before we went on vacation, I threw a whole head of romaine into a ClearlyFresh bag and left it to fend for itself. When I returned, I washed and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at Chef Gaynol

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Royal Rose Radicchio

The nice folks at Royal Rose Radicchio sent me a ton of radicchio to try out. Radicchio is actually one of my favorite lettuces in salads and this gave me the chance to try it in some summer recipes. The... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2011 at Chef Gaynol

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Most Americans usually think about serving lamb in the spring and then sadly, forget about lamb for the rest of the year. The American Lamb Board (ALB) is on a campaign to change that mindset. They're sponsoring The American Lamb... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at Chef Gaynol

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DonQ Mojito Rum Infused With Mint

If you're looking for a low alcohol rum (20% vs. the usual 35% ) to use in your summer drinks, you can't go wrong with this Mojito Rum by DonQ. The beauty of this spirit is the infusion of natural... Continue reading

Posted Jul 3, 2011 at Chef Gaynol

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Gaynol is now following Andrewclogan

Jul 2, 2011

Gaynol is now following kathym

Oct 2, 2010

Top Ten Tips for Food Truck Customers

Unless you've been living under house arrest it's been hard to miss the latest craze in the food world. You'd better buckle up because food trucks are taking the country by storm and serving up some creative and delicious food.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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High Fructose Corn Syrup aka Corn Sugar

If you've been watching the news lately you know two things. One, there's an election coming up. And two, high fructose corn syrup is the new ebola. There's been a lot of media coverage about a study done by Princeton... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Chef Gaynol & FTC Blogger Disclosure

Okay, I've got a bit of housekeeping to do. The FTC has issued new guidelines for bloggers. And when I say guidelines, I mean you can get fined or thrown in jail if you don't adhere to them. I've always... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Wild Kingdom Bainbridge Island Edition

Hi All! I've been traveling over the last several weeks but I hope to be back blogging soon. Until then here are a few photos of the furry creatures who I am convinced are secretly planning a takeover of our... Continue reading

Posted Sep 15, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) First Photo

My fellow food bloggers at the Modernist Cuisine reception. Anyone want to guess how many photos were taken in the two hour time span?? When food geeks get together, there will be photos. It was a great start to the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC)

I'm off to the International Food Blogger Conference this weekend. It's being held practically in my backyard and it seemed a good way to find out and bring you all the latest news in the food and blogging world. My... Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Ammonia Burgers, Yum!

I am so not lovin' this. Did you ever hear something or get an email that was so outrageous you think to yourself, "That cannot possibly be true." Such was my reaction when my DE (Designated Eater) told me he... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Pecan Mascarpone Coffee Cake Recipe

Pecan Mascarpone Coffee Cake "Cake or death?" "Cake Please!" - Eddie Izzard Yes, cake please! Sorry that comedy bit still completely cracks me up. I think the alternate title for this blog post could be "Too Lazy to go to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Wright County Egg Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination

All right people you know the drill. There have been confirmed cases of Salmonella relating to shell eggs distributed by Wright County. Eggs were sold to food wholesalers and distributed nationwide. Here are the brand names affected; Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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We stopped in to visit Spur Gastropub for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was one of those rare, warm Seattle days which resulted in me being slightly sun burnt and really sweaty. In an effort to show... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Mexican Chicken Pizza

If you're a pizza traditionalist then this post is not for you. If you're open to topping pizza with just about anything you can find in the kitchen, then keep reading. I was inspired by an article in the July... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Olympic Sculpture Park Farmers Market

Hey Seattle shoppers! There's a new farmer's market in town with a location that can't be beat. The Olympic Sculpture Park will be hosting a farmer's market every Thursday from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. They've got over thirty local farmers... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Meal Planning 101

Much like the Cylons, when it comes to enslaving humanity or getting dinner on the table, you need a plan. Not having a strategy for how you're going to feed the galloping hoards is a lot like searching for a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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"Balmy days, sweet sangria..." Tori Amos "Sweet Sangria." I hope you're enjoying some balmy days, if anyone has a close working relationship with Mother Nature, please tell that old bat to get it in gear and send some more summer... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Ice Cream Recipes

I've been getting requests for ice cream recipes, so here are a few from years past. For those of you who are not so patiently waiting for my mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe, you're going to have to wait... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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Ready Pac Baby Spinach Recall

Okay people you know the drill. Ready Pac is recalling Baby Spinach, Spinach Temptations in the 6 ounce size. During random testing the FDA found samples of the product to be contaminated with Ecoli 0157:H7. The spinach was sold in... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2010 at Chef Gaynol

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