Author Archives: Dorothy

I could have never imagined …

My Blissful Kitchen brand would still be purloined by Jamie Wagener. I was truly fascinated to learn she “created” The Blissful Kitchen brand in 2011 and she considers herself a “truth seeker.” Last year’s East Indian cultural and ethos glorification … Continue reading

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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

It’s been awhile since I posted to my blog although I’ve have been active on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter. People have asked me why and the answer is simple. Since I discovered Jamie Wagener using theblissfulkitchen my culinary enthusiasm … Continue reading

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Brand protection

A carefully conceived and designed brand defines a business. Branding from simplistic to cutting edge establishes an expectation of what customers can expect from your service or product. I’ve been thinking about the importance of branding and paying closer attention … Continue reading

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2016 a year in review

Last year was an exceptional year for food and travel. From crispy roast pork in Maui, to experiencing Ireland’s food evolution, magnificent lunch with a stunning view in Prague, almost fantastic mussels (actually more like salmon due to torrential rain … Continue reading

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Pasta al Tonno

After a large poultry based Thanksgiving meal, I felt like eating something lighter but still filling. When I lived in Italy, my roommate Janet introduced me to a new dish. My mother never made tuna casserole because tuna was just … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday!

Recently I started musing about how my blissful kitchen journey began. It was a sunny day in 2004 and I was driving north on Highway 101 just passing through Corte Madera when “Blissful Kitchen” popped into my consciousness. Since graduation … Continue reading

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There’s never enough chocolate

I’m not a star best baker and am borderline obsessed with The Great British Baking Show on PBS. There are four or five dessert I can make really well and that’s it. Over the years, I’ve had the great fortune of partnering with … Continue reading

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Late summer Baby Shower

  Personal referrals are the best way to develop business. Let clients know how much you rely upon them to spread the word about your business. I’m fortunate to have outstanding clients who always keep me in mind for events … Continue reading

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Easy Chicken, Brown Rice and Red Chard Stir-Fry

[ Sometimes after I’ve spent all day cooking I don’t have energy left for cooking at home. That’s when my Blissfully Quick© strategy saves me a lot of time but still allows me to have a delicious and nutritious meal … Continue reading

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Cooking from Tyler Florence’s Family Meal cookbook

Because I’m a professional chef, I don’t become giddy around “celebrity” chefs. I’m much more interested in determing if the “celebrity” chef applies good techniques and has an even better understanding of flavor. I can’t say that a lot of … Continue reading

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