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Keep the fat on your cuts Bigger cuts of meat take longer to cook and can easily dry out or have compromised texture - but if you keep the fat cap on, score it and season it- that melting fat keeps your roast moist and flavorful. Oh and by the way, if you are on my meal plan, you are eating this tomorrow Buy bigger cuts, grill better meats, wow your friends and your life will be perfect. It’s that easy! #allfivesenses #grill #meat #thisgirlgrills #butcher #technique #cheflife #chefbrain #summer #weekend #mealprep #caterer #miami #miamifood #miamichef #travelingchef #privatechef #food #paleo #keto #whole30 #healthy #dontfearfat #fitness

Challenge accepted! Guest requested a chocolate cake for their final dessert on board. The team pulled together to make it truly memorable! Gorgeous swim platform dinner setup! Well done @nikolina_stojicic and team! The cake is a decadent arrangement of dark chocolate sponge, bittersweet chocolate ganache, bittersweet chocolate meringue buttercream and covered in white chocolate and edible gold petals Cheers to chocolate and twinkly lights on a warm exumas evening! #allfivesenses #luxury #chefsofinstagram #chefbrain #superyachts #superyachtchef #chefswithoutrestaurants #teamwork #makeitnice #bakersofinstagram #exumas #yachtcharter #magical #food #chocolatecake #chocolate https://www.instagram.com/p/CeTrNl6Dfje/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A braise by any other name.... Sweet and Smokey short ribs getting ready for their 12 hour bath. Tomorrow these will be shredded and stuffed into roast potatoes with wild mushrooms. Braising is one of my favorite techniques as it infuses layers of flavors into a base component. Braising creates that full mouth sensation where all tastes buds are activated! It’s a bonus that usually I do this through the night- a little effort, go to sleep, and wake up to flavor magic! Happy braising to all! #allfivesenses #technique #chefbrain #recipes #cheflife #privatechef #catering #travelingchef #foodporn #miamivibes #foodgourmet #johnnywalker #winter #food #yum #tasty #diy #chefsofinstagram #homemade #glutenfree #keto https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgyEZqHs4T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19xm2f1jgauft

Snacks come in all shapes and sizes. Make them worth your time! I am immensely grateful for chefs who share their recipes. This salmon rilette recipe comes from @chefthomaskeller I added a chopped caper dill sauce (gavlax garnish style) and served on a mini Yukon gold potato rosti (baked not fried) This is a wonderful holiday appetizer and lasts a few days in the refrigerator. You could make it paleo compliant swapping parsnip or zucchini for potato, and swap vegan cream for creme franche The Rosti freeze well, and you can make them into any shape you can imagine with cookie cutters Is there anything you always make as a snack or hors d’oeuvres during the holidays? I’d love to learn your recipes, tips and tricks too! #allfivesenses #holidays #horsdoeuvres #privatechef #chefbrain #catering #miami #travelingchef #yum #tasty #recipes #ideas #share #food #paleo #f52grams https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-GNi5HxhG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q9pghuhgzs8u

Pasta for one What’s in your lunch table this lovely summer’s day? #allfivesenses #privatechef #travelingchef #happy #lovewhatyoudo #domoreofthat #eat #food #switzerland #geneva #healthyfood #cheflife #chefbrain #foodforlife #yum #chefsofinstagram #eatingfortheinsta #onthetable #italiangirl

Hey good food fans! Check this out! I finally got to meet the one woman dynamo behind @victoria_akkari culinary Argan oil! You’ve seen me post about this oil before- but this time I learned the story behind how this came to be available here in the states through Victoria’s unrelenting commitment to producing a product of true quality! It’s not easy to bring a product to market in the specialty food world- especially one that elevates a cultural experience and fosters the success of women in other countries! But she does just that- and every time you buy her oil, you are saying yes to your health, yes to supporting women in the food industry in their own terms, and a big yes to the shared cultural experience that happens with every meal every time! I am really grateful that people like Victoria exist to make our food options better! @victoria_akkari thank you!! #allfivesenses #victoriaakkari #arganoil #eattheworld #thankyoufarmers #eathealthy #eattolive #delicious #cheflife #chefbrain #gratitude #integrity #nyc #women #womeninbusiness

Places I’ve been as explained by a few of my aprons Chef life should never be a simple straight line. #allfivesenses #chefsofinstagram #cheflife #chefbrain #mindofachef

In the previous picture I show the artichokes being grilled. Those artichokes were all trimmed and cleaned leaving me with lots of gorgeous leaves. Those leaves may excellent bases for small bites such as lobster salad! Working with fresh, live lobsters produces the best results! Local is everything especially when it comes to the food we consume. I poached the tails, diced them and tossed with smoked paprika aioli, tarragon, fennel and lemon zest. I served a small bite of watermelon in the center as a palate cleanser. #allfivesenses #lobster #florida #soflo #soflolife #privatechef #miami #chef #chefbrain #igers #foodie #foodies #eatlocal #summer #healthy #horsdoeuvres #eattheworld #paleo #whole30