by Denise Simmons, Corporate Executive Chef | Jun 10, 2013
A friend & I decided to walk around downtown Roanoke Saturday evening. I used to go downtown just about every weekend, but it’s been years since I spend any time there. There are all different types of stores-you can get high-end designer clothing, uniforms,...
by Denise Simmons, Corporate Executive Chef | May 13, 2013
What makes the difference between a good cook & a great one? In my opinion, it’s layering of flavors. You can make a decent beef stew by putting raw beef, water, vegetables & spices into a crock pot & letting it cook all day. The meat will be tender, there...
by Denise Simmons, Corporate Executive Chef | Apr 30, 2013
I’ve been struggling for a few weeks now on a topic for my next blog post. I’ve thought about sharing some of my current personal struggles, but I’m just not quite ready to do that yet. Instead, I’d like to share my thoughts & admiration for ECO (Eastern Carolina...
by Denise Simmons, Corporate Executive Chef | Apr 1, 2013
A beautifully written piece on what it means to ‘put the love’ in the food. If you don’t receive the LocalHarvest.org updates on what’s happening in your area, do so now-it’s great information! LocalHarvest Newsletter, March 29, 2013...
by Denise Simmons, Corporate Executive Chef | Mar 27, 2013
I love what this person has to say. He has worked hard to become more accepting of himself, and to try to spread the message that this is what’s required to overcome any type of addiction. To me, a big part of overcoming any addiction is to accept personal...
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