Author Archives: Kitchen Shaman

About Kitchen Shaman

Chef and Chef Instructor who wants to teach You how to cook.

Sometimes, All You Need is Comfort Food

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

I haven’t been cooking much at home, which is why there haven’t been many recipes posted on this blog. I have been taking lots of photographs of different food. Food that I’ve cooked, and just random shots of produce. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Follow the Photographs, and more

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

Are you following the Kitchen Shaman on Facebook yet? I usually post photos of my food over there first and I always put a direct link to all blog posts so you’ll know when there’s something new to read. I … Continue reading →

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Late Night Snack Attack: Crunchy Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

It’s no lie. I’m a fan of late night snacks. I don’t always have store-bought versions of what I crave on my shelf; but, sometimes I do have the raw ingredients. In fact, a few days ago I was able … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato or Yam, which one do you eat?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

The terms sweet potato and yam seem to be used interchangeably, but are they the same plant? The answer is no. The sweet potato comes from the Americas (Peru and Ecuador), and the yam is indigenous to Africa and Asia. … Continue reading →

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Spices Make the Pantry Go Round

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

I’m trying to figure out how many dried spices I use. In the spirit of reducing, reusing, and recycling, I’ve been using the small jars that jams come in, and the jars that the nut butters I buy come in. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato and Fennel Salad

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

I never know where a recipe will come from. Some days it is a trip to the market. Other days, it is just thinking about food and flavor. Sometimes, my job pushes me to think outside the box and come … Continue reading →

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New Favorite Chili Sauce: Ancho Tamarind

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

I love a good chili sauce. One that has punch, and a bit of acid, with salt to balance the heat and the sour. I’ve been making chili sauces for a few years now, some with dried, and some with … Continue reading →

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Simple Strawberry Syrup

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

  Print Simple Strawberry Syrup Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes Serving Size: 2 oz Ingredients2 cups Strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 2 lemons, juiced A pinch of salt … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Vegan Heaven; 24 Carrots

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

Once in a great while, I come across food that doesn’t just speak to my mouth, or just hums for me, it sings in my soul. On the quest for great quality vegan food that holds the flavors I’m looking … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Knives

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Kitchen Shaman

  As you know, I’ve been cooking for a while, quite a long while. My standard everyday knives have been Forschners (now under Vitorinox).  They are getting up there in age. Since I moved into the land of fine dining, … Continue reading →

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