Hello my Foodie Friends!
This weekend begins the Fourth of July weekend for many. This Fourth of July weekend will include attending fireworks, parades, barbeques, carnivals, picnics, baseball games, and family gatherings. The Fourth of July is more than just a celebration of summertime — it’s a time to celebrate our freedom and how far we have come. Among my favorite Independence Day to do’s is to watch the fireworks by the water (ocean or lake) and cooking outdoors. Many of our customers have made the decision to downsize from larger homes with yards. Many apartments and condominiums do not allow outdoor grills on patios or decks. There is a solution to this; it is the Chef’sChoice® Indoor/ Outdoor Cast Iron electric grill. Check with your landlord or association to make sure you can use this. Enjoy delicious, grilled taste, year round with the Chef’sChoice® Indoor/ Outdoor Cast Iron electric grill. Create scrumptious grilled meals and enjoy delicious seared flavors anytime and most anywhere: The electric grill has a cast iron grill plate for perfect grilling. It is powerful with 1500 watts of power making it ideal for searing steaks, hamburgers, veggies and more. The heavy-duty cast iron grill plate provides even, consistent grilling temperature. The grill plate is a double coated, durable porcelain enamel non-stick finish; lifts out for easy clean-up. The grill allows for healthy cooking: grease and oils drain away during grilling with a removable stainless steel drip tray, for in sink or dishwasher cleaning. There is an adjustable temperature control for grilling a variety of foods. Grill plate surface is 14 5/8˝x 9 5/8˝(141 square inches); Overall grill size is 18 15/16˝ L x 11 7/8˝ D x 4 ½˝ H and includes a one year limited household warranty. The really cool thing about this grill is that you can use it year round either indoors or outdoors.
Stop by Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad place to view this grill in action. Chef Rocco Verrigni will be doing a demonstration along with knife skills this Saturday.
Check out our assortment of grill accessories as well. We have all the cool tools you will need to assist with gatherings and picnics for the holiday weekend and make your American festivity recipes. As we celebrate our freedom, let us not forget to thank those who have fought for our country to give us this day. Have fun Grillin’ and Chillin’ this weekend with family and friends. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care,
John & Paula
Join us Saturday, June 30 from 1 – 3 p.m. for an Exciting Knife Skills and Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill Demo at Compliments to the Chef with Professor/Chef Rocco Verrigni:
Professor and Chef Rocco Verrigni has instructed culinary courses at Schenectady County Community College for the last 37 years. Rocco was born and raised in Saratoga Springs and started his culinary career in local restaurants before gaining further experience in NYC, Chicago, California, and Italy. He perfected his art alongside well-established chefs the world over.
Highlights of his career include: working with University Foundation of Thailand, to design and implement curriculum, for hotel managers at Rajabhat Institute School of Hotel Management in Bangkok, and establish First Global Community College (FGCC) at Udon-Nongkai; co-developed Kentucky Derby student intern program; developed Italian Food and Culture, a study abroad course for SCCC culinary students; co-founded SlowFood Saratoga, an organization dedicated to the principles of SlowFood America; supervised volunteers for Farm Aid 2013, held in Saratoga Springs. He is enthusiastic about the local farm to fork food movement and continues to work with local chefs, owners, and farmers to hone his skills and feed his passion for food, cooking and teaching. Rocco lives with his wife, Karen in Saratoga Springs.