Chef Melicia's Journal

Bialy, Take Me Home
Growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Kossar's Bakery was a frequent stop for me and my family. A commercial bakery that was open to the public, it...
Bialy, Take Me Home
Growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Kossar's Bakery was a frequent stop for me and my family. A commercial bakery that was open to the public, it...

Olive Curing Experiment Update
Olive Update My olive curing experiment is going swimmingly. My batch of brined tiny olives is already cured and so delicious! I started the cure on October 22, so...
Olive Curing Experiment Update
Olive Update My olive curing experiment is going swimmingly. My batch of brined tiny olives is already cured and so delicious! I started the cure on October 22, so...



Cooking the Southwest
Cooking the Southwest When traveling, chefs love to explore the local markets and find new ingredients to cook with or to find inspiration. Since moving to Southern Arizona from...
Cooking the Southwest
Cooking the Southwest When traveling, chefs love to explore the local markets and find new ingredients to cook with or to find inspiration. Since moving to Southern Arizona from...

Summertime Cooking Tips
It's hot, hot, hot! Especially where I live in Arizona, where temps are approaching 113F this week. It's actually too hot to cook outdoors and I don't want to heat...
Summertime Cooking Tips
It's hot, hot, hot! Especially where I live in Arizona, where temps are approaching 113F this week. It's actually too hot to cook outdoors and I don't want to heat...