Did you know that the art of smoking salmon has been a staple in Scandinavian cuisine for centuries? Its history extends back to time immemorial and is a major influence on culinary traditions across northern Europe. Today, smoked salmon is as much an integral part of Scandinavia's culture and heritage as it was then -- though its preparation techniques have refined over the years. In this blog post, we'll take a look at why smoked salmon remains such an essential ingredient in Scandinavian cooking and how different cultures around Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and beyond make use of this celebrated delicacy. So join me on a tasty tour through the centuries-old food lore that is the delectable taste of smoked salmon!

From its origins in ancient Persia, caviar has come a long way to become one of the most celebrated delicacies of modern times. Over the centuries, Caviar has been loved and enjoyed by royalty and elite circles around the world as a luxurious item reserved for special occasions. But how exactly did it evolve into such an esteemed symbol? In this blog post we will explore the fascinating history of Caviar offering an insight into its journey from simple food item to high-end luxury product that commands exorbitant prices today. Culinarians, connoisseurs and perplexed professionals alike - let us embark on our exploration together!

Are you allergic to seafood and find that shopping for groceries can be a cause of anxiety? Many people may not be aware of the science behind food allergies, the causes, and possible cross-contamination within the kitchen. Today we are applying some knowledge to those who suffer from an allergy to seafood. If adverse reactions are experienced after eating delicate fish or crustaceans then this blog post is here to help! Get ready for some powerful insights on how to avoid triggering your allergies through a better understanding of ingredients, careful ingredient selection as well as safe cooking practices so that you can make healthy lifestyle choices with confidence!

If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what famous people add to their carts. Not the JAR brooch and Louis XV chair but the hair spray and the electric toothbrush. We asked chef Buddha Lo of Huso, the winner of Top Chef: Houston who’s currently competing on Top Chef: World All-Stars, about the “hospitality-friendly” clogs, easy-to-wash-out pomade, and minivan-esque e-scooter he can’t live without. 

It’s about a week before Top Chef’s 20th season premiere, and Buddha Lo is taking a break from his busy schedule as executive chef of New York City’s HŪSO, a “12-seat caviar speakeasy” that currently has a waitlist more than 3,000 people long. Many of those diners are lining up precisely because of Lo’s status as winner of the reality competition show’s previous season, in which he wowed judges Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, and Gail Simmons with an unapologetically elevated finale meal, which included—you guessed it—caviar. It’s the type of pressure that the Chinese-Australian chef has been preparing for his entire career.

It’s about a week before Top Chef’s 20th season premiere, and Buddha Lo is taking a break from his busy schedule as executive chef of New York City’s HŪSO, a “12-seat caviar speakeasy” that currently has a waitlist more than 3,000 people long.