Recipes by The Gourmet Girl

Dragon Lines and the Return of the Emerald Order by The Gourmet Girl

A Moment in Time... by The Gourmet Girl

A Foodie Look at Halloween... by The Gourmet Girl

I like to think I look at things from a different perspective than most, at least when it comes to food. It is, I hope, one of the reasons you read me. I'm a why guy and with that question, usually comes good information. Usually. I have found that when I know the why of something, or someone, I understand that person or thing a bit…

Up Close & Personal with Food Network's Duff Goldman by The Gourmet Girl

know more about those personalities that I enjoy and admire. In turn, I get to bring you in as a fly on the wall to sit with the guest of the moment and maybe get to know them a bit better, understanding the person behind the persona. I truly enjoy doing them as much as I hope you enjoy reading them. So without further ado, let's get…

Up Close & Personal with the King of Barbecue, Pitmaster Myron Mixon by The Gourmet Girl

His dad Jack Mixon owned a BBQ restaurant and from an early age Mixon's father began teaching him the art of barbecue. Myron recalled with a thick southern Georgia drawl, "There's been a Mixon in that county now over 100+ years. Small town, there ain't…

Yo, Ho, Ho... The Swashbuckling History of Rum... by The Gourmet Girl

No matter in what form you have enjoyed it, no tropical vacation of Caribbean destination is quite complete with out some form of exotic rum concoction. Pina Coladas, Rum and Coke, Bahama Mamas, Daiquiris, Mojitos, or any other variation of the beverage, it is truly the 'Nectar of the Islands. So let us begin our journey to discover…

Up Close & Personal with The Chew's Carla Hall by The Gourmet Girl

They say life is a journey of discovery. Some of us find ourselves early in life and we spend our time focused on goals we set at an early age. For others, the journey takes us down diverse paths as we search for who we are, trying to find the passion or direction that finally fulfills. For The Chew's Carla Hall, her inspiration and…

Up Close & Personal with The Sandwich King, Jeff Mauro by The Gourmet Girl

Jeff’s flair for the stage was discovered early on in Roosevelt Jr. High 3rd grade's legendary production of "Let George Do It!" From that point on, he immersed himself in the performing arts and flourished. "I was always decent in sports, I kinda liked it, but between you and me, I hated moving. I didn't gravitate toward physical…

Talking Cheese with Maître Fromager, Max McCalman by The Gourmet Girl

I first met Max a few years back when he was the Dean of Curriculum and Maître Fromager at Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, in New York City. We recently sat down for a discussion on the state of cheese today in America and his latest adventures in the world of cheese.To give you some background on Max's cheese cred, I'll start with a…

"Holiday Seasoned Nuts, Brittles & Barks" by The Gourmet Girl

It’s that time of year, when we spread love through food with family and friends. The season is filled with joy and laughter, and the gift of giving is among us all. It’s sometimes hard to decide what this years’ festive treat will be. But if you like homemade goodies, and can follow some simple guidelines, I am sure you will come out…