Flavor Affinity

04/03/2025

The Beauty of Cooking is in the Subtle Details - the Patience in Preparation, the Balance of Flavors, and the Quiet Satisfaction of Creating Something Special.

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03/29/2025

Red Wine Poached and Finished on the Grill.
Octopus, Saffron Lemon Aioli, Marcona Almond, Charred Lemon & Parsley.

Do you order octopus? 🐙 🐙

03/21/2025

Tuna Tataki. Smoked Tomato and Chipotle Aioli, Chive, Olive Oil.
Simple, Technique Driven. Sometimes the best foods are the ones that take the least manipulation

03/07/2025

You asked for it—so here it is! 🔥 Who’s making this first?! Save this recipe & tag me when you try it!👇🏻

Maple Brandy Bread Pudding

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients:
• 1 loaf challah bread, cut into 1” cubes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 4 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• ¾ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¾ cup candied pecans, chopped
• ¼ tsp salt
• Butter for greasing

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread cubed challah on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until slightly dry.
2. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, milk, and maple syrup over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Temper the eggs: Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
5. Combine & soak: In a greased 9x13” baking dish, add toasted bread and pour custard mixture over it. Sprinkle candied pecans. Press gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid. Cover and soak overnight (or at least 1 hour).
6. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.

Maple Brandy Sauce

Ingredients:
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp brandy
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add maple syrup and brown sugar. Stir until combined.
2. Add brandy & salt, stirring to incorporate.
3. Simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Keep warm for serving.

Vanilla Brandy Anglaise

Ingredients:
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• 2 tbsp brandy

Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, and vanilla bean paste over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
3. Temper the eggs: Slowly whisk warm cream into egg mixture, then return everything to the saucepan.
4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon (170-175°F).
5. Strain, stir in brandy, and let cool. Serve warm or chilled.

02/17/2025

South Africa. What a beautiful country filled with beautiful, kind, funny people. What an experience. Love this life.

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02/16/2025

Trail running Lions Head - Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
Training for Life, and the 💪🏼

02/13/2025

Capetown Vibe

01/10/2025

Training for . Endurance training is something I haven’t done in many years . The last time I ran a competitive race I was a college level athlete. Woke up, signed up, ran 5k. Easy.

I decided to skip the 5k race and go for the Spartan Super 10k for a couple reasons; I know I would finish the 5k with more in the tank wishing I had gone harder. I will also qualify for the trifecta, ultimately leaving only the Spartan Beast 21k to train for. I don’t know if I will ever conquer that level but I want the chance.

I consider myself to be pretty fit but the strength to clear some of the obstacles is going to take some specific conditioning and training. I’ve researched the course and watch the videos on . The rope climb is the one even the strongest fail on! It’s going to come down to endurance and grip strength for me so that is what I plan to focus on in the next 90 days!

12/18/2024

December has been the slowest event season since 2020.

During this time I am been able to focus on what I value most - my wife, my family, dogs, friends, and our new forever home. 🏠

I look forward to 2025 with ambition and hope. With drive and focus. I’ve learned from some mistakes this past year. I’ve learned that just because you want something to work doesn’t mean it will. Being an entrepreneur means trying new things. Being a business owner means knowing when to pull the rip cord.

2025 is right around the corner and I look forward to sharing it with as many of you as possible.

12/14/2024

We hosted our first Holiday Gathering at The Baker Pad. Thank you to everyone that came to celebrate our first full year in our new house. New traditions with great people.

12/12/2024

Booking for 2025! It’s going to be our busiest year ever.

12/10/2024

We all know that experiences are better than things especially during the holidays, which is why after much demand and for this holiday season only, we’re offering a super limited quantity of small dinners as gift card options for your loved ones or for yourself.

There’s nothing that brings us together like food, so what better than a private chef culinary experience in an intimate setting in your own home for a memory that will last forever.

11/11/2024

Stressed about Thanksgiving yet? The prep, the cooking, the timing, the dishes...it seems like there is no time to enjoy the day.
For the first time, we are offering "Everything But The Bird". It's all your traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, delivered to your door, ready to heat and serve.
Leave the shopping, planning, prepping, cooking and cleaning to us.
Click the link below to learn more!

All the Traditional Sides, None of the Holiday Stress.

09/15/2024

Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife.
Life with you is exciting, adventurous and full of love. I admire what we have accomplished together and I know we have a beautiful life ahead. I love you B.

04/12/2024

Your Dinner Party Awaits.
Booking Now for Spring/Summer 2024.
Weekends are filling up!
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04/02/2024

You know, just over here making TikTok’s now.

Watch, follow, and discover more trending content.

03/30/2024

Being in front of the camera is not a comfortable place for me.
I can’t put my finger on why, I feel awkward and I don’t like the sound of my own voice.
There is a necessity for this though. Especially when growing my business.
I am going to do my best to get in front of the camera, be myself, cook my food and hopefully entertain some folks along the way.

“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there”

03/28/2024

Should we get Orson a puppy playmate?