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2022  – THE YEAR TO START COOKING!

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We hope you enjoy our ​​2022 – THE YEAR TO START COOKING blog post. Check out our culinary programs that teach you how to cook and give you the skills YOU need to become a chef! AND don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated! 

Gastronomy is the art that studies different cultural perspectives, its central axis is food, and the relationship of human beings with it and the environment. If you are passionate about cooking at home and would love to generate unforgettable experiences with your family and loved ones – you’ve come to the right place! Here is why ​​2022 is THE YEAR TO START COOKING!

Chef Eric gives you 5 great reasons to encourage you to make the decision and start to cook in 2022:

  1. Budget-Friendly – According to Forbes.com “It is almost five times more expensive to order delivery from a restaurant than it is to cook at home. And if you’re using a meal kit service as a shortcut to a home-cooked meal, it’s a bit more affordable, but still almost three times as expensive as cooking from scratch.”

    By learning to cook, you will be able to save money, have control over what you spend, and obtain all of the benefits of a balanced and a healthy diet. Having to eat out all the time gradually becomes costly. Cooking at home can help you start saving a little each month to go on that trip you’ve been dreaming about or buy that item you’ve been waiting for!

    Remember, most restaurants charge about a 300% mark-up on the items they serve. Cooking and eating out are two different worlds when it comes to budget. The average price per serving of home cooked meals is $4.31 – while the average cost of eating out is $20.37. This should be a great reason to start your culinary journey!

  2. Healthy Eating – Eating out from time to time doesn’t hurt, however it’s important to be aware of what you’re consuming – preparing your own food gives you control of the entire process, including how you prepare the food, and the ingredients.

    When you prepare your own meals, you have control over the ingredients. By cooking at home you can ensure that you and your family eat fresh and wholesome meals. This can help you to look and feel healthier, boost your energy, stabilize your weight, and improve your sleep.

    There are multiple studies where it has been determined that the decrease in the preparation of meals at home has resulted in an increase in obesity. This is one of the main reasons for learning to cook! Use, and taste natural ingredients! Chef Eric encourages you to incorporate different herbs, vegetables, and fruits. This will help you to cleanse your body, eat a balanced diet, and include minerals and vitamins in your dishes.

    Now, if eating healthy helps us with our physical health, there are plenty of benefits for our mental health as well! Preparing food contributes to our mental well-being as it is a method of distraction from our everyday worries, causing stress levels to drop considerably. Many people find cooking a form of therapy after a busy day at the office. Let’s start cooking!

  3. General Culture – Cooking is a hobby that provides you with interesting information from different countries of the world! Beyond the techniques, it goes into the culture, and customs of each country. The knowledge acquired with this art will always be useful – not only for your culinary life but also for your daily life! What are you waiting for?
  4. Cooking is Art – Learning new techniques, new ingredients, and new recipes will make your imagination fly. Enhancing your creativity in the kitchen by preparing your own dishes will take you places! Creativity develops and becomes exponential when a new art is practiced; such as painting, writing, dancing, or cooking. The art of cooking can also help you discover skills and develop your intellect. Cooking definitely creates a new cultural heritage and makes you more creative!
  5. Bonding Time – Cooking courses develop our skills in a very positive way – from learning each ingredient to knowing how to work with different kitchen tools, you’ll be a pro in no time! With the new skills you acquire, you will have unforgettable experiences with family and friends. Whatever the situation might be, cooking for others will always be an experience that fills our souls, and makes us happier!

We hope that you have enjoyed reading this blog post – 2022 – THE YEAR TO START COOKING!

If you’ve been thinking about it, this might be a good time to start your culinary journey! Chef Eric offers different classes where you can learn the basics of cooking, new recipes, and become a master chef!

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us in this amazing experience! Registration is open. Click on the link to see our different classes and program details. https://culinaryclassroom.com/cooking-classes-2/ and Check out our YOUTUBE Channel for great cooking ideas Chef Eric’s YouTube Channel.

CAN’T WAIT TO COOK WITH YOU!

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Sprouts Vs. Trader Joe’s…Which is better?

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Sprouts Vs. Trader Joe’s…Which is better? Where to shop?

First, a little history….

In 1958, Joe Coulombe took over a small chain of Pronto Markets convenience stores around the Los Angeles, California, area. After seeing changes in demographics, he opened the first Trader Joe’s in 1967 in nearby Pasadena. In 1972, he introduced granola, the first private label product.

There are 552 Trader Joe’s locations in the United States today.

What is the big deal about Trader Joe’s?

The store has cultivated a broad customer base with its low prices, unique offerings, and charming store features. For the health-conscious, Trader Joe’s offers a plethora of natural and organic products. For the bargain shopper, the store’s low prices are especially appealing.

Trader Joe’s has a cult-like following from customers because of how they invest heavily in customer experience. Trader Joe’s is meant to be more than a trip to the grocery store, but an experience! Trader Joe’s employees travel around the world and bring customers the world’s most delicious cuisines.

On the other hand, Sprouts Farmers Market has its origins in 1943 – San Diego, California. … That was the year an ice cream delivery man, Henry Boney, borrowed $600 to buy a truck to bring peaches back and forth to his newly opened street-corner fruit stand.

In 2002, the first store was opened in an effort to make natural foods accessible to everyone. Up until then, grocers offering fresh, organic choices were either too expensive to shop or too hard to find.

There are currently 126 Sprouts Farmers Market grocery stores in the state of California, more than double that of any other state in the nation. The chain has seen rapid growth, with an increase in stores of nearly 800 percent over the last decade

Sprouts offers a wide selection of products that are minimally processed and free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and synthetic ingredients. The company says that 90% of its products meet this standard. Sprouts has its own private label brand of products, featuring more than 2,400 items.

Is Trader Joe’s cheaper than Sprouts?

Yes, Trader Joe’s is cheaper than Sprouts Farmers Market. Sprouts often has a few rock-bottom deals they feature prominently, but on average, Trader Joe’s is almost always less expensive than Sprouts across the entire store.

What are the differences between the two stores?

According to How I Got the Job. com,

  • Sprouts Farmers has a different sales price every week while Trader Joe’s has the same price throughout according to customer service representative Lora Reitman.
  • Sprouts Farmers has more organic products as compared to Trader Joe’s which makes it preferable for people who are into organics.
  • While Sprouts Farmers is known for owning a Butcher shop, selling fresh meat, where butchers are trained to custom meat as per the requirement of the customers, this is not the case with Trader Joe’s as it does not own a butcher shop and sell packaged meat which is not always fresh.
  • Sprouts Farmers has a wide range of products from toiletries to food items to body care products, while Trader Joe’s does not offer such a wide variety of products.
  • Trader Joe’s charges less on certain items in comparison to Sprouts Farmers for instance the organic products and hence customers prefer it more even though Sprouts offer better quality and a wide range of products.
  • The ambiance of Trader Joe’s is lively and jovial while Sprouts Farmers has a clean and crisp environment.

Our Social Media Survey “Sprouts Vs. Trader Joe’s…Which is better” showed that both stores are pretty popular and LOVED for different reasons. Trader Joe’s takes the lead when talking about cheaper prices, variety, and accessibility (referring to more locations). Wine LOVERS also like Trader Joe’s wine! On the other hand, Sprouts Farmers Market takes the winning place for product quality. Comments from our survey show that people would love to shop here if there were more locations nearby.

Which is Your Favorite?

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TOP 9 QUALITIES OF A PROFESSIONAL BAKER

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We hope you enjoy our “Becoming a Pastry Chef: TOP 9 QUALITIES OF A PROFESSIONAL BAKER” blog post. Check out our Master Baking Certificate Program AND don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated! 

A pastry chef is a master baker and a dessert artist. It is vital to develop certain qualities to survive and succeed in the bakery world. Do you have what it takes? Read this blog post TOP 9 QUALITIES OF A PROFESSIONAL BAKER and find out. Remember that the most important ingredient is PASSION, everything else is learnable!
Here are the main personal qualities that a good pastry chef must have or learn to be successful:


1. Multitasking
Bakers with the “multitasking” quality shine brightly – Having the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently at the same time is key in the kitchen. It is important to be aware of your resources and be alert to solve any type of situation at any given moment.

2. Detail-Oriented
Pastry chefs must pay close attention to details. The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently is fundamental to achieving success in the kitchen. Being detail-oriented helps bakers notice details and techniques that make a dessert better. Baking calls for detail-orientation because precision is fundamental in the kitchen. Handling desserts with meticulous details is part of the creative process as well! Bottom line, PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS!

3. Balance
Baking is all about balance. Balance to achieve harmony of flavors, smells, and aesthetics in the creation of your confections. It is very easy to go overboard, and as a result balance is lost. Make sure that your ingredients are in balance. Having the right proportions of ingredients makes all the difference!

4. Organization
Planning and organizing are fundamental concepts in the baking world. Keep an organized workspace to make each task faster. Organization equals efficiency – this makes the difference between a good pastry chef and a great one.

5. Creativity and Manual Skills
Pastry work is art – make a statement in the baking world with your creativity! Baking calls for self-expression and creativity. Remember, It is important to find your identity and be different from other bakers. This will help you become a great pastry chef!

6. Dedication
It cannot be denied that carrying out any activity with care and effort leads us to great triumphs. Baking is no exception. ​​Patience and dedication pay off! Every moment, space, and creation will improve your skills. Don’t be afraid to spend time creating, learning, and experimenting. This will definitely help you to achieve your ultimate goal.

7. Agile Thinking
Agile Thinking is the way of thinking which enables agility, or the ability to respond to change or solve problems quickly and easily. Bakers with this quality achieve teamwork, are “cross-functional”, interdisciplinary, self-sufficient, and always have a positive attitude.

8. Tough – Good handling of criticism:
Satisfying the palate of all your customers is not an easy task! We will always encounter criticism and we must take it in the best way possible. Chef Eric recommends that when these types of situations arise, you take a deep breath, stay calm, and listen. Do not react negatively, learn to accept your mistakes, and become better. These types of situations make us grow and mature both professionally and personally. Chef Eric’s advice: Turn criticism into motivation!

9. Passion
Enthusiasm for the culinary arts is a must to succeed. Daily motivation will keep you going! This will help you to discover and develop other important qualities. Remember, success is to have passion in what you do!

Now that you know the TOP 9 QUALITIES OF A PROFESSIONAL BAKER, you are ready to take the next step – If you are passionate about baking, ready to boost your confidence in the kitchen or thinking about a career as a professional baker or pastry chef, you must continue to learn and spend time in the kitchen. Chef Eric invites you to learn more about his Master Baking Program, where you’ll learn everything you need to know to succeed in today’s professional environment https://culinaryclassroom.com/master-baking-certificate-program/

This French-based system is a comprehensive baking program designed to teach in individual modules that build from Cookies, Breads, Scones, Yeast Breads, Pies and Tarts, Cakes and Tortes, Puff Pastries, Custards, Sauces, Ice Creams and Soufflés, and graduates with Restaurant-Style Plated Desserts. Gluten-Free options are used wherever possible.

We can’t wait to bake with you – contact us and we’ll answer all of your questions and guide you through the process!

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Five Reasons Why Baking is Good for You

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We hope you enjoy our “Why You Need To Start Baking Now – 5 REASONS WHY BAKING IS GOOD FOR YOU” blog post. Check out our Master Baking Certificate Program AND don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated! 

Let’s talk about baking – an excellent way to communicate and express yourself. Baking unlocks all your senses and this increases feel-good endorphins. Baking for others raises a feeling of wellbeing, helps with stress, improves your skills, and more…Let us tell you all of the benefits of baking in this blog post!

If you are interested or have ever wanted to experience the sweet side of the culinary world, this post is for you! Start baking today – Chef Eric shares with you why you need to start baking now – 5 REASONS WHY BAKING IS GOOD FOR YOU!

1. Do what you LOVE and follow your PASSION:

If you have a passion for the culinary arts and a true vocation – learn and experiment! This will definitely lead you to take the right path with excellent results. Don’t forget that constant practice and training will help you achieve your ultimate goals. It is a matter of trial and error. Experiment with textures, flavors, and colors. Be passionate about what you do – “Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life.” If you love to bake, GO FOR IT!

2. Release Stress:

Baking for other people – your family, close friends, paying customers, and even strangers helps reduce stress and increases the feeling of well-being. Baking achieves the act of “mindfulness”. This is not simply a good technique to ease stress but also helps keep negative thoughts away. How? By concentrating on your task and discovering new smells and flavors generated by the wide variety of ingredients used in baking. Plus baked items taste great and everyone loves to get baked goods!

3. Sensory Activity:

Baking stimulates all the senses. By experimenting, preparing, plating, and testing – we evoke memories that only with the senses we bring to the present. Does the smell of a delicious dessert remind you of special moments with grandma? Or from a specific place where you spent a special afternoon with a loved one? Use those senses to advance your skills!

4. Mathematical Skills:

One of the ways we use math every day is in the kitchen! Reading recipes, baking, and cooking are full of important math concepts. As you learn and practice the art of baking you will have to read the data of a recipe, calculate the quantities, and keep track of timing. Numbers will always be part of this creative experience.

5. Good Labor Demand:

Pastry Chefs enjoy high demand. Culinary professionals are always needed around the world. In addition to being able to start an independent business with a good strategy or business plan, the income can be very good. Don’t limit yourself, you have options:

● Pastry Chef
● Assistant Pastry Chef
● Baker
● Pastry Shop Owner
● Caterer
● Cake Maker / Decorator

If you have a passion for baking, are ready to increase your confidence in the kitchen, or are considering a career as a professional baker or pastry chef, you have come to the right place! Chef Eric created an amazing baking program for you! His 10-week professional baking program will teach you what you need to know to be successful in today’s professional environment. Discover more and Start BAKING NOW – We hope our 5 REASONS WHY BAKING IS GOOD FOR YOU inspire you to take the next step!

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How to Become a Private Chef

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We hope you enjoy our HOW TO BECOME A PRIVATE CHEF – HOW TO BECOME A PERSONAL CHEF? blog post. Check out our master chef certificate programs AND don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated!

“It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together…”

Do you love to cook? Is cooking your passion? Is becoming a chef a good career choice?

First, let’s consider the differences between a private and a personal chef:

A Private chef takes care of meals for a single household and may live-in or live-out. A private chef is both a luxury and a convenience! The average salary for a private chef is $85,536 per year in the United States.

What are the benefits of becoming a private chef? Personal relationships, stability, autonomy, networking, earning potential, and creativity.

A Personal Chef prepares meals for multiple clients, either in a client’s kitchen or out of a commercial kitchen. Personal chefs are typically independent contractors rather than employees. The average salary for a personal chef is $77,500 per year in the United States.

What are the benefits of becoming a personal chef? Flexibility, freedom, autonomy, business ownership, and creativity.

Whether you want to become a private or a personal chef – you’ll need to undergo professional training. Learn about different cooking techniques, sanitation and hygiene protocols, dietary restrictions, time management, and more. Chef Eric discloses everything you need to know to become a private or personal chef.

HOW TO BECOME A PRIVATE CHEF?

1. Enroll in culinary courses:

Joining culinary programs and obtaining certification will help you get that dream job. Certificate programs set you apart as a professional chef, providing security to your prospective client. If you are interested in becoming a personal or private chef, check out Chef Eric’s Master Chef Certificate Program. This 14-week program teaches everything you need to know to start your career – from cooking intro, knife skills, different cooking techniques, pairings to plating….and MORE! Many of Chef Eric’s students cook professionally and have found culinary confidence in private kitchens. Chef Eric’s certificate programs cover current cooking techniques, and original recipes to compete with the best of the culinary world.

2. Practice and experiment at home:

Reinforce your professional training at home! Practice daily, you can remake recipes done in class or experiment by making new dishes. Practice is essential in making you more experienced! Chef Eric’s Tip: Stock up on the different kitchen tools needed to achieve your goals. These tools will help you in the future when you become a private or personal chef. Use them daily to get to know them, become agile in the kitchen – a chef will always be working against time!

3. Cook for others:

Invite your family, roommates, and friends to try your new dishes and techniques.[1] Your guest can give you important feedback to keep in mind for the future. Make sure to let them know about your techniques, and recipes, so they can give you an honest opinion about your dishes. Your skills will develop with confidence when you practice at home! Chef Eric’s Tip: Volunteer at family gatherings – Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are perfect to practice your cooking skills, or any special occasion!

4. Build professional experience:

Once you have nailed your comfort zone – look for a job where you can start to gain real work experience. You can start as an intern or a Chef’s assistant. Chef Eric’s Tip: Become a great observer, and learn new techniques from the chefs you work with! Don’t be afraid to start from the bottom to gain experience and work your way up. Get to know the day-to-day kitchen life and enjoy the process!

5. Networking:

The right relationships can help you in your culinary journey. Take advantage of your social network as you move up the culinary ladder.[2] Connect with restaurant owners and renowned chefs! Chef Eric’s Tip: Maintain healthy and lasting relationships, this will help you achieve your goals.

6. Personal qualities:

A Chef must meet certain standards to succeed in the culinary world. Here are the main qualities a chef must have:

• Neatness

• Punctuality

• Organization

• Planning

• Good personal relationships/interpersonal skills

• Proper Hygiene

We hope you enjoyed reading our post “HOW TO BECOME A PRIVATE CHEF – HOW TO BECOME A PERSONAL CHEF?” Chef Eric offers different certificate programs to help you achieve your ultimate culinary goals. Chef Eric’s culinary courses are held weekly for 14 weeks. Registration includes the CIA’s Professional Chef Textbook, an Embroidered Chef Jacket, and Apron. Certificates are awarded upon completion of the Program. It is super easy to register – If you have any questions or want to review our Payment Plans, please visit our FAQ page or email cheferic@culinaryclassroom.com. YOU MUST REGISTER ON THIS PAGE TO GET THE PAYMENT PLAN.

We can’t wait to cook with you!

 

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Top Benefits of Buying Kitchen Appliances Online

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Equip your Kitchen ONLINE – Check out Chef Eric’s TOP Amazon Kitchen Product Suggestions. Subscribe to our Youtube channel Chef Eric’s YouTube Channel and sign up for our Newsletter for more tricks and tips.

Knowledge of kitchen equipment is essential to the success of the culinary arts. Technology has made a positive impact with advanced tools to reduce kitchen work. Knowing how to buy the right kitchen tools can bring multiple benefits for your kitchen and the environment. Take advantage of all the great tools out there, and make your kitchen experience a great one – You are not alone! Chef Eric shares with you the Top Benefits of Buying Kitchen Appliances Online!

Before mentioning the benefits of properly equipping your kitchen, Chef Eric wants to ask you the following questions to identify if you need to buy new kitchen equipment:

  • Does the equipment that you currently have at home show failures or damages and the repair cost is high or higher than the purchase of a new one?
  • Will the kitchen space be remodeled to allow for more storage/counter space?
  • Are you moving to a new house?
  • Are you becoming independent or starting a new life as a couple?
  • Has your energy consumption increased? If your equipment is more than 10 years old, its energy consumption will be higher than the newer equipment.
  • Has the specific needs of your family changed and you need more capacity from your equipment?

Based on your answers, it is time to decide if you need to buy new kitchen equipment. Now, Chef Eric will share with you the benefits of buying online, quickly, and efficiently without leaving home. Don’t miss all the essential tips for making the best decisions when buying and using the products!

Although there are multiple choices when it comes to shopping online, Chef Eric recommends Amazon – Amazon is known for its competitive pricing, speed-of-light shipping, reliable customer service, and good return policies (check the deadlines to return items – they vary).

Here are the Top Benefits of Buying Kitchen Appliances Online

BENEFITS OF ONLINE SHOPPING:

  • Online stores usually provide detailed information about the product, so you can make an informed purchase – size, weight, etc.
  • There is no time restriction, you can review and make your purchase 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can do it at the time you want, without limiting yourself as to the hours of physical stores.
  • Online stores offer catalogs made up of the best products; high quality products that will minimize returns and with the durability to last several years. You can also frequently get extended warranties/repair insurance.
  • The different shipping methods allow you to receive the product within 24-48 hours after the order is made.
  • With experience, practice and analysis, you will be able to obtain products of the highest quality for your kitchen. It is important that you educate yourself to achieve this result! Chef Eric’s classes teach you various techniques to easily use the different kitchen equipment. Click Here to check Chef Eric’s Top Amazon Kitchen Products.
  • With the right equipment, you will reduce time in the kitchen since they help you to be more efficient.
  • With the virtual store, you find a wide variety of utensils and products for a fully complete, and functional kitchen. Design and decoration means you can get matching kitchen gadgets and equipment.
  • Secure Backup. The sale of the utensils and equipment that Chef Eric recommends are backed by one of the most powerful Marketplaces in the world, AMAZON!

ADVICE BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASE:

  • Experience:

    Reviews and valuable references are those that come from experience. Chef Eric offers multiple culinary techniques and recommends utensils in his classes. Click here for details. Another reference can come from a family member or friend, but the latter can be somewhat subjective because it fits their needs and may not fit yours! In the virtual store you will find ingredients, cookbooks, and baking items that will contribute and expand your experience in the kitchen!

  • Buy according to your needs:

    Kitchen utensils and equipment are items with a long useful life. Think about whether their purchase is really necessary, how often you will use them, and if they meet a clear objective when it comes to cooking for yourself or for your family

  • Training:

    Familiarity with the operation and characteristics of each item is essential to operating it effectively, and safely. There are other elements or hand tools that are simple and do not need explanation but require practice to develop skill in their use. Within the online store, you will find books and courses for everyone in the family!

  • The space of your kitchen:

    Measure the space that the equipment will occupy. Within the description information, you will find the size and footprint, avoiding headaches (and returns) when placing it in the designated space. Keep in mind that before making the purchase, you should get rid of all damaged, and useless utensils! This will help you to NOT accumulate and leave space for new products.

  • Read product’s details:

    Take into account each product description! Find out more about the capacity, size, guarantee, mode of use, and the benefits! Make sure it really suits your specific needs!

  • Cleaning:

    Cleaning in-depth and on a regular basis is essential, in many cases they explain within the instructions how to clean each tool.


After having taken into account each of the tips and Top Benefits of Buying Kitchen Appliances Online. Chef Eric invites you to check his 2021 Kitchen Picks.

You are also just one click away from discovering Chef Eric’s TOP 8 Best Amazon Kitchen Products Blog Post.

Equip your kitchen online and achieve your expectations – See you next time!

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Cooking at Home – WHY HOME COOKING IS HEALTHIER AND CHEAPER THAN TAKEOUT!

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We hope you enjoy our Cooking at Home – WHY HOME COOKING IS HEALTHIER AND CHEAPER THAN TAKEOUT new blog post. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated!  AND check out our YOUTUBE Channel for simple and delicious cooking ideas.

Food is one of the most important elements to consider in our monthly budgets. Our daily routines have made us have less time, and we’ve lost the good habit of cooking at home, which reduces our monthly budget. Chef Eric wants to remind you that home-made food is found at home! Some of our best childhood memories are when our grandmothers and mothers made their special dishes with unique flavors.

It’s time to change our habits and eat more homemade food. Here are some of the reasons why cooking at home is cheaper and healthier than takeout. We included some tips to keep in mind:

Good Planning:

We greatly improve our household budgets by planning our daily/weekly menus, buying the right ingredients, and cooking at home. Keep in mind the benefits of a varied diet on our health. We will be able to enjoy delicious and balanced meals with nutritional benefits, according to our dietary preferences. Good planning avoids waste! We recommend keeping a notepad in the kitchen or cell phone with the shopping checklist. Weekly shopping is recommended to obtain fresh produce!

High-Quality Food and Ingredients:

Being able to choose the foods and ingredients ourselves is key. This gives us the power to decide which ones we really need to fit our planning and budget. Always remember to choose your products based on a healthy diet. What happens when we eat out? Fast food foods contain much more fat, calories, and varied ingredients. There is nothing better than choosing fresh food directly from the market!

Chef Eric encourages you to learn more about the culinary arts! This instruction will help you to correctly perform the activity of choosing quality foods, and products. A great way to learn to cook is by checking out Chef Eric’s 12-Episode Video Series. You’ll learn everything from knife skills, to sauce making to breakfast, dinner AND desserts – all in your own home from a seasoned professional. You may purchase each video individually – or the whole course! The whole family will want to watch and learn with you! We’ve discounted both options 15% just for you and your family! PROMO CODE: LAUNCH15 

Chef Eric’s Tip: Support local producers, they always have fresh seasonal products with great biodiversity. Organic crops do not contain chemicals or preservatives. And…Why not create your own garden at home? This would save you plenty of money, get you and the family into nature, and your body will definitely THANK YOU!

Entertainment Time:

It is not necessary to leave home and spend hundreds of dollars in order to have a good time. Home cooking can be a great recreational activity! You can get rid of stress by practicing this zen activity. With new recipes you learn, you inspire yourself and generate creativity. Add a personal touch to the dishes so that in the end, your stomach and mind feel satisfied.

Generally, the kitchen is one of the spaces the family shares the most. This means you can generate close contact and direct communication with your family while cooking and eating. It is the perfect time to get out of the routine, and even involve the little ones! Cooking is definitely entertainment for all ages without spending more than your budget allows!

Chef Eric invites you to plan a family recipe at least once a week, everyone at home can participate in creating healthy routines for both the body and the mind!

Saving Money:

This one definitely covers the above points. According to Forbes, it’s up to 5 times more expensive to order food from a restaurant than it is to cook at home. Chef Eric recommends the Japanese method “Kakebo”, recording your expenses by categories (personal, family, home, vacation, etc …). No matter what technique you use, either in a notebook or an Excel spreadsheet. The important thing is that with “your method” you’ll be able to identify where your money is going. This will show you just how much you are spending on take out, restaurants, and fast food vs cooking at home.

Need assistance in meal prep?

If you can’t cook or need some assistance in meal prep, make sure to check out this great article by Sophie Cannon (@sophie_liza) from the @nypost – Best Meal Delivery Kits. She has tested all the top services – our favorites are @blueapron, @HelloFresh, and @realhomechef .
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These companies are great options. You get the ingredients AND the recipes delivered directly to your home. This is a good way to get started cooking and is STILL cheaper than eating out or getting delivery! She also explores services with Vegan options AND meals ready to heat.

Start your home cooking journey today! Chef Eric has multiple courses, and Youtube videos to help you achieve this task. At the end, your family, body, and pocket will THANK YOU!

Summer-Ready Decorating Ideas: Bring the sunshine inside your kitchen with our list of summer-ready decorating ideas.

Summer-Ready Decorating Ideas: Renovating Your Kitchen This Summer!

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We hope you enjoy our Summer-Ready Decorating Ideas post. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel for summer recipes Chef Eric’s YouTube Channel.

Summer is around the corner and it is the perfect time for a change. Bring the sunshine inside your kitchen with our list of summer-ready decorating ideas. Let’s make the best of this colorful season! If you find yourself attracted by the different summer trends, you are probably decorating or remodeling. Chef Eric invites you to turn the kitchen decoration around with easy tips to achieve a comfortable, pleasant, and fun kitchen environment for those special summer moments with family and friends.

Here are Chef Eric’s Summer-Ready Decorating Ideas to inspire you:

  1. White – Trendy Color:

    Achieve the perfect summer environment by adding a touch of white to your kitchen! Adding white to your kitchen brings clarity to the space. You can’t go wrong with white as this color never goes out of style, and it goes great in any season of the year. “White has stood the test of time because it’s clean and fresh,” says award-winning designer Mick de Giulio, of de Giulio Kitchen Design in Wilmette, Ill. “And those two words — clean and fresh — are classic words for describing a great kitchen. There isn’t a better way to approach design.”

    Countertops, furniture, and walls of this color look great. You can also combine the white color with details of other striking colors in utensils, appliances, chairs, and lamps. White is the ultimate neutral — every color looks great paired with white: light fixtures, cabinet hardware, and tile accents come alive!

  2. Flower Pots:

    Betting on natural and green colors are inexpensive options, and they complement very well with white. Flower pots are ideal for decorating! These pots can be made of different materials, shapes, and colors. In addition to fulfilling a decorative function, they can also be used to sow aromatics and spices for cooking, and give the final touch to our dishes. It is recommended to have basic aromatic plants at home. Plants such as bay leaf, spearmint, thyme, parsley, mint, and rosemary. Each one has its special aroma and shape. This will bring a good smell, and a great visual atmosphere to the kitchen. Include live flowers, plants, or preserved flowers! A vertical garden is also a trendy summer idea that works amazing for the kitchen space!

  3. Illumination:

    Every space in our home should have good lighting, and even more so when we talk about work spaces, such as the kitchen. The space where we spend much of our time either accompanied or alone. Keep in mind that led lights are the best option. They are eco-friendly and safe! These do not harm the environment since they do not contain mercury. They work with low voltage direct current, considerably reducing lamp discharges and domestic accidents due to electrocution. They are also great for your pocket as they will reduce your electricity bill. Opting for some striking colored lamps as we already mentioned, will make lighting a different focal point in our kitchen.
  4. Art:

    The diversity of the details will make your kitchen an original space that adapts to your personality. Art is an excellent component to add to our kitchens! Many opt for the classic art related to fruits and vegetables. However, in the market we find different options that can be adapted to our taste, providing more liveliness to this large family space. You can even get extra creative and hang some pictures!

  5. Clean and Organize your Kitchen:

    This is not just summer advice! Chef Eric could dedicate several blogs to advise you on how to organize and keep the kitchen clean. Order and cleanliness in our kitchen are essential to keep us physically and mentally healthy. If we have elements such as organizing boxes: they will help us to separate utensils, ingredients, and kitchenware. Regardless of the kitchen space, this will make it easier to locate items and for everything to stay in place.

    Kitchen spaces are recommended to have a cleaning period depending on the use and function they fulfill. For example, the countertops, the stove, and the dishwasher are recommended to be cleaned and disinfected daily. The refrigerator and the oven are recommended to be cleaned, and disinfected once a month. Organizing and cleaning your kitchen will revitalize and clear your mind. A clean kitchen space calls for less stress, and less anxiety. The result will be an adequate space where you will find motivation to make better recipes, and a great room for social gatherings. Good kitchen hygiene also keeps your body free from any bacteria and germs.

We hope you love these summer-ready decorating ideas as much as we do! Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date on our upcoming blog posts!

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Online Cooking Classes: 8 Benefits of Learning To Cook

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8 Benefits of Online Cooking Classes

Learning To Cook has Never been Easier!

This could be the right time to take an online cooking class and finally learn to cook from home. Virtual classes bring you the best teachers in the world to your computer. The pandemic has taught the world to do things in a different way. Many have developed a passion for cooking and others the desire of improving their cooking skills. Home cooking is more than the food itself; it is about unforgettable experiences at home with your family and loved ones. There are plenty of options when it comes to culinary classes online. Online Cooking Classes will help you improve your cooking skills and make you a better cook.
Here are the 8 Benefits of Online Cooking Classes:

1. Access and Flexibility:

Anyone who is interested in taking online cooking classes can access them from any device at any time. The main advantage of online education is flexibility! Online students are able to plan study time around the rest of their day. This helps the student to balance work, family, and education.

2. Awaken Creativity:

Learning new techniques, new ingredients, and new recipes will make your imagination run wild. These enhance your creativity in the kitchen and make you more original when it comes to cooking.

3. Home Economy:

Knowing the portions makes us more conscious of our spending. These help us to learn to buy properly and adjust according to our budget. There is nothing better than investing in learning good nutrition in a way that suits our pockets.

4. New Culinary Techniques:

Learning different techniques and how to execute them make us better cooks. New Culinary Techniques help us to achieve the exact timing to obtain an exquisite dish, avoid bad food handling and evade accidents in the kitchen.

5. Healthy Eating: 

The right Online Cooking Class can help you to improve your diet. Some of these classes will teach you how to avoid unnecessary calories, fats, and sugars. As a result, your health will improve and your energy levels will rise.

6. Stress Relief:

It is proven that these types of activities improve mental stability, reduce anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses. This is also a good time to focus on the activity and get away from the negative that these times of pandemic have generated.

7. Cultural Enrichment:

International cuisine allows you to get to know other cultures through its various ingredients and combinations. It also makes you experience other cultures at your own table!

8. Unforgettable Moments:

Online cooking classes can improve your cooking skills greatly. From learning new ingredients to knowing how to handle different utensils. These new skills will turn into unforgettable experiences with family and friends. This adventure may also be the beginning of a new career, hobby, or even a new business. Whatever the reason may be; cooking for others will always be an experience that fills our souls and makes us happier people.

Remember, “No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” Take this opportunity as a challenge and learn to cook better at home. Learn new recipes, techniques, and skills this 2021. Live this new year with a little spice!

Chef Eric offers various online cooking classes that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. His new 12-Episode Video Course is full of tips and tricks and comes with an E-Book with recipes and photos. Start with Knife Skills, Stocks, Sauces, Vegetables, Pastas, Potatoes, Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Meals with Desserts! We’ve gotten rave reviews! All these culinary classes were made just for YOU!

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Knife Sharpening Stone Set – Product Review

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Chef Eric Crowley reviews the Sharpening Stones he likes to use!

Knife Sharpening Stone Set REVIEW BY CHEF ERIC CROWLEY, CHEF ERIC’S CULINARY CLASSROOM

Hey guys, Chef Eric here with one of my favorite Knife sharpening tools – the Finew Professional Whetstone Sharpener Stone Set!

A sharp Knife is necessary in any kitchen – it is your most important tool to a chef. There are many types of sharpeners available, and one of my favorites is this sharpening stone. It has 4 different grits – one coarse side and one fine. Make sure you hold the knife at the right angle when you sharpen. Also, be sure to get the stone wet or use a honing oil to get the most out of the stone.

And there it is – my Sharpening Stone quick review. You can get this and many more products at my Amazon Page.

I have an instructional video that shows you how to use a knife sharpening stone here:

 

Knife Sharpening Stone Kit, Finew Professional Whetstone Sharpener Stone Set, Premium 4 Side Grit 400/1000 3000/8000 Water Stone, Non-slip Bamboo Base, Flatting Stone, Angle Guide and Leather Strop

400/1000 grit water stone to sharpen dull knives, 3000/8000 grit water stone to refine the edge, coarse Flattening Stone to keep your water stones flat all the time, Non-slip Bamboo Board to keep the stones safely in place while sharpening, Angle Guider holds the knife on the correct angle, Leather Strop to polish knife and removing burr. The 4 kind grit is accurate, choose the appropriate grit stone according to your knife blade. Whether expensive or cheap stainless steel kitchen knife, the knife sharpening stone set can sharpen it like new.

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