”I’m offering people a recipe for inspiration.” Leslie Cerier
Have a listen and become much more knowledgeable about herbs and spices Leslie uses in her cooking.
Topics:
- Leslie’s journey to becoming an organic chef
- History of spices
- Combination of spices in different cooking traditions
- Difference between cooking with fresh versus dried herbs
- Tips and tricks on how to preserve fresh herbs/prolong their shelf life; as well as ginger and turmeric
- Storing spices when purchasing in bulk
- Making oils with herbs and spices, and reasons why oils are wonderful flavor enhancers
- Leslie’s favorite resources on spices
Leslie Cerier is an international gourmet personal chef, educator, cookbook author and recipe developer. She specializes in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free whole foods and organic cuisine.
Leslie lives in New England and runs a business that encompasses custom culinary work, food as medicine, and her own organic B&B in Western MA for private clients.
Leslie is a pioneer and national authority on gluten-free cooking and baking, the entire spectrum of whole grains, and cooking with wild foods. She teaches private and group classes.
Spice It Up! Creative Cooking with Herbs and Spices Weekend Friday – Sunday, Hands On Vegetarian Farm to Table Cooking Class June 29-July 1; Shutesbury, MA
