August 2014 Technicolor Dining News

photo by TEP

I received the August edition of a catalog from one of my favorite stores a few days ago. The store's tag line for the month of August is, "The first blush of Fall'.  I stared at the words for a few minutes. Had summer passed that quickly? Where did the time go? Then the air conditioning turned on in my place and I sighed knowing that the summer was not quite over.

Growing up in Southern New England late August really was the the first blush of fall and in Northern New England leaves began to turn from green to a myriad of gold, orange and yellow hues. Warm days were followed by cool evenings. Soon  enough it would be time to pack away the t-shorts and shorts in exchange for long sleeved shirts and pants.

making spun sugar  - photo by TEP

So, what's on the agenda for August in present time?

• An evening assisting a Chef who is a member of Les Dames Escoffier
• A return visit to a restaurant that left me unimpressed on my first visit
• Attending a few cooking classes with , but with a surprise twist
• And more!

As always, I invite you to follow me on my Technicolor dining adventures.

Are you ready?


Be well,

Technicolor girl

June 2014 Technicolor Dining News

photo by TEP 

Spring transitions to summer in the Northern hemisphere with longer, warmer days. For many the focus shifts from indoor to outdoor dining and entertaining. Ramps, morels, and asparagus go out of season; tomatoes, melons, and berries are in season.

I remember going to a local farm to pick strawberries and blueberries with my family and friends when I was child. We would stay at the farm for a few hours picking as many berries as possible before returning home with the containers full of berries that would be used in a number of ways including garnishes, muffins, recipes, and salads.

photo by TEP

I invite you to join me on this month's Technicolor dining journey. I know for certain that I will explore: 

The benefits of honey

Learning how to make bourbon

Grilling tips

I'm sure there will be surprises along the way!

 




Let the journey begin!


Be well,
Technicolor girl

May 2014 Technicolor Dining News

The month of May tantalizes those in the Northern hemisphere with the excitement of Spring and the  earth awakening from stillness of Winter. Spring makes me think of ramps, morels, asparagus, rhubarb and sitting outdoors with a favorite beverage on a sunny day (yes, of course I'm wearing sun screen) .


I invite you to join me on this month's exploration of:

• Who's in the Kitchen: Women and Minority Chefs
• Grilling secrets from a local sheet
• Dinner party cooking
• And lots more!

Be well,
Technicolor girl

April 2014 Technicolor dining News

After a seemingly long, cold winter I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of Spring in the Mid Atlantic area.

Check the blog often or subscribe to receive blog posts. Highlights of planned April activity:

• Recipes for Easter or brunch
• An interview with at least two chefs
• Attending a cooking class hosted by 2014 James Beard Award semifinalist

Technicolor dining now has a page on Facebook

You can also follow Technicolor dining on Twitter: @techdinegirl


Let the journey begin!



Technicolor girl prepares for take off

Be well,
Technicolor girl