Monthly Archive: October 2010

Caring for Cast Iron 0

Caring for Cast Iron

Q: Chef, what are the benefits of seasoning my cast iron pan, and how do I go about doing so? A: Seasoning a cast iron pan helps seal the surface, which enhances non-stick qualities...

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NAHA: Chef Carrie Nahabedian

Chef Carrie Nahabedian is the co-founder and executive chef of Chicago-based NAHA restaurant. Her career spans more than 24 years, and includes a roll-call of reputable establishments including the Ritz-Carlton, Le Perroquet, Le Francais,...

Umami Memories

Being Chinese, I was brought up on bowls of rice and various stir fried dishes. The technique was always more or less the same, hot oil with ginger and/or garlic; thinly sliced meat marinated...