My name is Chad and by day I work in the computer industry. I first dabbled in the culinary arts as a hobby as a tool to win over a woman's heart (fairly unsuccessfully) by harnessing my experience working in restaurants over the years. My first job in the restaurant business was at age 12 working for Duffy's Deli in Redmond, WA (now defunct). My Mom managed the Deli and offered me a job during the summer busing tables, taking out the garbage, and whatever else the adults didn't want to do. I soon assisted with preparation work squeezing oranges for the fresh orange juice and preparing salads. I later found my self preparing cold dishes and salads at Il Bacio (also now defunct) also in Redmond, WA for Chef Rino Baglio and his wife Patsy. I learned only a fraction of what I should have but did manage to learn a few basics including what exceptional Italian food should taste, smell, and look like.
I now use what knowledge I have and the power of the internet to cook food for my friends and growing family. This site will serve primarily to track what I was preparing and how I got from raw ingredients to plating with the ultimate goal learning along the way. Hopefully some of the information is helpful and inspiring to others. I also welcome feedback and pointers. My good friend and occasional partner in crime will be doing the same. I hope the list of authors will grow over time.
Thanks,
-Chad
