http://chefkristi.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Kristi P. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:49:03 GMT 2009-12-28T15:49:03Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270894 I'm going to Napa!!   On 2/21/08, I won the Pacific South Regional competition for the San Pellegrino "Almost Famous Chef" Competition held at the Art Institute of Los Angeles. Finals . . . Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:08:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270894 Kristi P. 2008-02-28T17:08:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257976 This frosting is the best to use on cupcakes or coconut cake!   INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lbs. softened cream cheese 4 sticks (1 lb.) softened, unsalted butter 2 lbs. confectioners' . . . Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:26:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257976 Kristi P. 2008-02-13T23:26:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206450 I just want to share some interesting facts about food that I stubbled upon on the Internet... Enjoy!   To celebrate his victory over Pompey, Julius Caesar gave a banquet at which 150,000 . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:47:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206450 Kristi P. 2007-12-17T23:47:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977191103 Post your favorite Holiday recipies on the culinarystudents.gather.com articles section! I can't wait to read everyone's favorite recipies :) -Kristi Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:45:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977191103 Kristi P. 2007-11-30T23:45:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029559 The current controversies regarding Foie Gras has an interesting impact on the Culinary Arts field. Wikipedia gives the following explanation of Foie Gras:  "Foie gras is "the liver of . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:24:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029559 Kristi P. 2007-06-14T18:24:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029553 The current controversies regarding Foie Gras has an interesting impact on the Culinary Arts field. Wikipedia gives the following explanation of Foie Gras:  "Foie gras is "the liver of . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:16:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029553 Kristi P. 2007-06-14T18:16:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016052 Not a fan of Biscotti? You may become one after this recipe...   Chocolate Coconut Biscotti Ingredients:  3 1/4 oz Butter 3 3/4 oz Granulated sugar 1 1/2 ea Eggs (large) 7 1/4 oz All-Purpose . . . Thu, 31 May 2007 17:21:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016052 Kristi P. 2007-05-31T17:21:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976936001 When researching pies and tarts for school, I learned many things I did not know before  about these sweet (and sometimes savory) dishes. In fact, many consider pies to be in the  tart family. . . . Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:19:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976936001 Kristi P. 2007-03-19T21:19:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976931771 In today’s culture, the word ‘bread’ is a bad word to many.  Having been on many  low-carbohydrate, “no bread allowed” diets in my time, yo-yoing up and down the . . . Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:54:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976931771 Kristi P. 2007-03-14T22:54:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976931764             Okay, I know what you're asking - What exactly is laminated dough? Before this piece, to be honest, I had no idea. Upon doing . . . Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976931764 Kristi P. 2007-03-14T22:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895139 You really can't lose with the SuperBowl... Even if you team loses, it's the biggest game of the year, the best commercials ever, a bunch of friends surrounding the TV for a few hours, laughing, . . . Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:51:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895139 Kristi P. 2007-01-26T16:51:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976889724 I love food. I love cooking, love fine dining, and I love eating out.  And yes, I do even consider myself daring when it comes to food.  But, am I ready for this new concept that just hit Los . . . Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:31:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976889724 Kristi P. 2007-01-19T22:31:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976887784 KFC coined the term "11 herbs and spices" to describe the seasoning and flavor of their chicken. We very often use both of these flavor-adding gems in cooking, but are they really so different? . . . Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:18:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976887784 Kristi P. 2007-01-17T19:18:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876644 Restaurant Review:  Geoffrey’s, Malibu              When great food is accompanied by a romantic ambiance and a beautiful table . . . Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:16:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876644 Kristi P. 2007-01-04T17:16:57Z