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My name is Christine, and I'm the Blind Cook. My two loves are food and words—they are my vehicles for creative expression, my ways of connecting with others.hristine’s first cookbook, Recipes From My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food (Rodale, 2013), was a New York Times best-seller.
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
4y ago
First and foremost, I hope you are doing okay during this time. It’s crazy how much the coronavirus and COVID-19 have infiltrated every fabric of every nation.
I, like many of you, have mostly been staying home to do our part in flattening the curve. Life is completely upside down now, and while there are many serious things to deal with, sometimes we just need a break.
Here’s a docuseries called Blind Love, which follows four blind and low vision singles in their quests for love.
I helped produce this series because as a blind individual myself, I believe it’s important to share what life is ..read more
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
4y ago
Thought I’d share an entertaining video I did on my YouTube channel. Hope it makes you laugh during these dark times. Xoxo ..read more
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
4y ago
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Because so much of what restaurants do require face-to-face service, the need for self-quarantines, social distancing, and sheltering in place has really taken a toll on the industry, requiring many to pivot operations in order to stay above water.
The Blind Goat & Bravery Chef Hall are doing what we can to ensure safe and secure pick-up and delivery for Houston. We’ve been expanding our delivery radius every day and taking extra precautions to keep the staff, customers, and community healthy and safe.
If you’re in Houston ..read more
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
4y ago
We all know that Bangkok has a vibrant nightlife. Case in point, CNN reports that the options in Thailand’s capital run the gamut, from dive bars to fancy clubs. But don’t be fooled — it’s not always about cheap beers and cocktails in these parts. You’ll find quality food and bar chow at many of these late-night joints too. After all, Thai food is revered as a global classic. Here are five Bangkok bars with great food that you should check out the next time you visit Thailand.
The Bamboo Bar
If you’re looking for some timeless, historical luxury, then you’re in the right place. Located inside ..read more
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
4y ago
It’s hard to keep the kitchen clean when you’re in the middle of making a meal. Then afterwards, you can’t even exhale and fully enjoy your food with that sink full of dirty dishes. Then there are the counters, stovetop, appliances, and floor, which you might need a portable carpet cleaner to clean any spills or crumbs.
Here are a few tips to keep your kitchen as clean as possible during cooking and minimize the amount of work you have to do after you’re done.
Using a Garbage Bowl
Walking back and forth Between the trash can and sink with your hands either wet or full of scraps is a nightma ..read more
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4y ago
Ice can be used in the kitchen for more than just cocktails or for keeping food cool. Almost every kitchen and restaurant is equipped with a nugget or sonic ice machine , and those tiny frozen blocks can aerate caffeinated drinks, preserve the snap of green beans, protect the texture of a sauce, and crystallize into refreshments. Let’s see how we can use ice to come up with some cool recipes.
Crunchy Vegetables
You can use an ice bath on vegetables to achieve two things. First, you can bathe raw vegetables in ice to make them extra crispy sincewater is restored to the cells of the vegetables ..read more
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
4y ago
It’s been 4 1/2 months since this video was published. We’ve come a long way, but some of my gripes are still the same! There’s always room to learn, grow, and improve.
I do appreciate all the support we’ve received from both patrons and press,; for them, I am deeply grateful ..read more
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
4y ago
It’s a well-known thing that most people who own griddles are not using them for anything else but pancakes or bacon and eggs. Naturally, this is because they don’t realize that their griddle is currently the biggest pan they have in their house.
If you think that you can only cook pancakes in your griddle, then let us help you out a bit. It doesn’t matter whether you own regular or electric griddles, always keep in mind that they can be easily compared with the flat-tops that you find in restaurant kitchens.
Therefore, it goes without saying that you should use your griddle for everything y ..read more
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
5y ago
The Blind CookThe Blind Cook - Adventures of gastronomical proportions
5y ago