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Local Chef and Celebrity Rory Schepisi

Lori Crofford — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:30:11 +0000

For those of you who don't know Chef Rory Schepisi, then let me tell you a bit about what I know. Rory came to this area back in 2005 as a part of a CMT reality show called "Popularity Contest" that was filmed in Vega, Texas she was originally from New Jersey.

Professional Kitchen Knives Make Cooking Easier

Lori Crofford — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:29:06 +0000

I come from the world of a knife is just a knife. This knife will cut just like that knife, all you need is for the knife to be sharp. Well I was wrong. A good chef knife is amazing to have in the kitchen when cutting up what you need to cut up.

The Dangers of Popping Popcorn On The Stove

Lori Crofford — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:30:58 +0000

I’ll be the first to admit I am not a fan of microwave popcorn. I just don’t like it. I’ll microwave my own popcorn, a brown lunch bag, and 1/4 c. of kernels cooked for 2 minutes. However, on Sunday, I decided to pan cook some popcorn. So I pulled out my dutch over and [...]

PBS Remixes Julia Child – Happy Birthday Julia

Lori Crofford — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:01:21 +0000

One great thing about today is that I share a birthday with Julia Child. I kind of find this an honor. PBS has been amazing lately remixing some of their old shows. First, Mr. Rogers, then Bob Ross, now they have mixed the great Julia Childs.

Easy-Bake Oven Makeover, No Light Bulb Necessary

Lori Crofford — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:29:28 +0000

If you are like me you had an Easy-Bake Oven growing up. I'm pretty sure just about every little girl since 1963 has had an Easy-Bake Oven. Yes, the designs have changed over the years but one thing remained the same, the 100-watt light bulb that was required to cook the food.

Bam! Emeril Lagasse Joins 'Top Chef' as a Judge

Lori Crofford — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:23:06 +0000

One of the few reality shows I watch is Top Chef. I love this show. I have always enjoyed cooking shows, but this one pits some of the best up and coming chefs against each other to compete for the title Top Chef. These competitors can get down right mean and nasty with each other, but I guess that is what happens when you throw 13 people or more in a house and a kitchen together.

Chef Charlie Sheen-Funny or Die [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:43:26 +0000

So just when you thought Charlie Sheen was a joke in himself. It looks like he's teamed up with Funny or Die for a cooking video, Adonis, Tiger Blood and Warlocks included.