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Just because it’s in print does not mean that it will work!

Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave
Just because it’s in print does not mean that it will work!

I was browsing threw a magazine I had gotten through a fundraiser from my sons school.   As I was perusing the magazine a mixed nut mix recipe grabbed my eye.  In this mix it had bacon and cracked black pepper.  The cashews where also slightly caramelized. So in my mind I figured sweet and salty which is one of my favorite food combinations.  So I quickly ripped the recipe page from the magazine and placed in on my fridge to remember to get the ingredients needed for the recipe on my next trip to the grocery store. 
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Where do I find extracts?

Posted Monday, November 14, 2011 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave

Hi Dave,
It was great meeting you at the OH conference on Long Island in October. Our patients are starting to make some of your recipes.

We have a question though, where can we find the different extacts should as butter, raspberry and peppermint? Your help locating these extracts would be greatly appreciated.

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Can you tell me about your new book…

Posted Thursday, December 2, 2010 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave
Can you tell me about your new book…

Congrats on the new book. Do you have a piece about the book...

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Trying to figure out how to make kosher meat not dry… any ideas??

Posted Monday, November 29, 2010 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave

Trying to figure out how to make kosher meat not dry... any ideas??

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Any advice for a chef getting ready to have weightloss surgery

Posted Saturday, November 27, 2010 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave
Any advice for a chef getting ready to have weightloss surgery

Wondering if there is anything that you can share to help other chefs go thru the gastric bypass. Do you have resources, any words of wisdom? My husband could really use to know there is someone else out there who's been thru what he's going to go thru...

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Would appreciate seeing a lot more low cal recipes

Posted Thursday, May 27, 2010 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave

How are you?  I have to say that I have been seeing your name now on the internet and in weight loss magazines.  I had RNY 9/2/09 and I am down 138 lbs with 1 pound left to goal.  Not many people inspire me but you have been.

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Is it ok to occasionally use one of your recipes?

Posted Thursday, May 20, 2010 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave

How are you?  I have to say that I have been seeing your name now on the internet and in weight loss magazines.  I had RNY 9/2/09 and I am down 138 lbs with 1 pound left to goal.  Not many people inspire me but you have been.

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What suggestions would you have for a chef, who is thinking…

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2010 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave

What suggestions would you have for a Chef, who is thinking about having Gastric Bypass?

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Snacking After Weight Loss Surgery

Posted Monday, January 26, 2009 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave

Chef Dave,

I had bariatric surgery a year ago and find that I still have the tendency to snack while at my desk. unfortunately, the easiest snacks are not always healthy. Do you have any suggestions for easy healthy snacks that I can have sitting on my desk during the day?

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How to cook better before and after weight loss surgery

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2009 by Chef Dave in Ask Chef Dave

I AM GOING FOR THE GASTRIC BYPASS AND I NEED HELP ON HOW TO COOK BETTER AND HOW TO EAT BETTER FOR THE SURGERY BEFORE AND AFTER HELP ME!

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