Monday, October 28, 2013

Thank You Kids Vermont !






Chef Contos kitchen & store
65 Falls Road
Shelburne VT 05452
802.497.3942


Sunday, September 8, 2013

Better Wings; One More S'mores Recipe; Ramen Burger Takes Over;









Tune into 620am-WVMT Monday morning 8-9 as I report 
the latest food news and trends (streaming available)



One More Killer S'mores Recipe To Remember This Summer By

For Better Lemonade, Use A Pinch Of Salt

DIY Ramen Burger. Who Invented It And Why (watch)?

Drunkest Cities In America (where does Burlington fall?)

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

If I Were A Cereal I Would Be...


Yesterday Prince Charming and I were walking around our neighborhood with our three dogs and the topic of cereal came up. We started talking about cereals we grew up with (me sweetened, him not).

Thursday, August 15, 2013

When It Comes To Waffle Irons


Vintage Waffle Irons like this one are simply where it's at! 
Recently I have had customers ask me if I sell Waffle Irons. The answer is no, because I have not found new ones on market as good as the vintage waffle irons that you use right on the stove. I'm also not a

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Food News & Trends: Ramen Burger; Making Better Pickles; In Vitro' Beef


Tune into 620am-WVMT Monday morning 8-9 as I report 
the latest food news and trends (streaming available).

Bye Bye Cronut, Hello Ramen Burger

How To Remove Berry Stains

Can You Freeze Leftover Whip Cream?

Friday, August 2, 2013

Brandy Honey Peaches


One of the first things I do on Christmas morning is open a jar of my honey brandy canned peaches. The leftover juice gets used in making some of the best margaritas!


Honey Brandy Peaches

3 1/4 cups of water
1 cup of honey
whole allspice
cinnamon sticks broken in half
brandy ( 1-3 tablespoons per quart)

Make your honey syrup by adding water, honey, and spices into a small pot. Bring to a simmer then turn off heat and left steep for 20 min. Peel and slice your peaches and fill sterilized jars. Add desired

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Beware Of New Fair Foods; Cool Summer Beverages; Grilled Kale; S'Mores Makeover
























I'll be live on WVMT 620am Monday morning at 8:10 reporting Food News and Trends. Tune in or stream it online. We always have a good time!

In The News:

New Fair Foods To Be Aware Of

7 Ridiculous Things We Just Learned About Paula Dean 

New Treat For Beer & Chocolate Lovers

S'Mores Get A Makeover

10 Unexpected Food Trends

Can You Grill Kale?

10 Ways To Pimp Your Iced Coffee

Genious A-Z Supperfoods List

Horchata Done Right


New Classes & Events at Chef Contos kitchen & store

Hot Weather Salads 7/13 3:00-5:00 Click here from more details

KIDS Cooking Classes All Summer Long

JRC Knife Sharpening will be back in the house  on 7/21


New Products:

Mauvel Cookware

Beeswrap

Chapatti Rolling Pins

The Best Woks!!!

Lobster Pots

Canadian Made Wooden Wall-Mounted Knife Holders


Chef Contos kitchen & store
65 Falls Road 
Shelburne Vermont
802-397-3942