http://www.afterhourschef.com/ After Hours Chef en Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:26:00 GMT Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:26:00 GMT info@afterhourschef.com info@afterhourschef.com http://www.afterhourschef.com/images/ahc-heading-copy11.jpg http://www.afterhourschef.com/ http://www.afterhourschef.com/soup-season/ When I was a little girl, summer was by far my favorite season. But then again, what kid didn't love summer? No school, later curfew, being outside and swimming all... http://www.afterhourschef.com/soup-season/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/soup-season/ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:26:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/foray-into-fondant/ I'll make this one short since there isn't much of a story about the fondant itself. My sister is engaged. We threw her and her fiance an engagement party. I... http://www.afterhourschef.com/foray-into-fondant/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/foray-into-fondant/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:46:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/cabbage-and-fish/ Being half Irish and proud of a heritage that boasts of beer, whiskey, and the color green, I ask you, what's not to love? The Irish aren't, however, known for... http://www.afterhourschef.com/cabbage-and-fish/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/cabbage-and-fish/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:10:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/a-failed-experiment/ As my blog title (hopefully) suggests, I am not a professional or trained chef. By day I am an Interior Designer, and as such do have a lot of creativity... http://www.afterhourschef.com/a-failed-experiment/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/a-failed-experiment/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:48:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/new-ketchup-packets/ I met a friend for breakfast at Chick-fil-a this morning and must have been completely distracted when I ordered because I forgot to ask for my usual pack of their... http://www.afterhourschef.com/new-ketchup-packets/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/new-ketchup-packets/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:52:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/creme-brulee-julia-style/ One thing I love to do as much as I love cooking is reading, so naturally, I'm a part of a bookclub. I've been meeting with this group of ladies... http://www.afterhourschef.com/creme-brulee-julia-style/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/creme-brulee-julia-style/ Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:44:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/pesto-spread/ I apologize for yet another long absence. I meant to post so much over the holidays since there's so much cooking and baking to do, but the hustle and bustle... http://www.afterhourschef.com/pesto-spread/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/pesto-spread/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:33:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/salad-rip-off/ I love working in center city Philadelphia. I enjoy walking around on my lunch break and having the option to run certain errands. There are also a multitude of food... http://www.afterhourschef.com/salad-rip-off/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/salad-rip-off/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:27:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/crock-pots/ Almost exactly five years ago I was preparing to be married which included the fun task of registering for gifts. I had never lived alone before and in college when... http://www.afterhourschef.com/crock-pots/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/crock-pots/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:51:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/absentee/ It has been a while since I've posted here because I've been extremely busy studying for an exam for the past two months. I sat for the three part test... http://www.afterhourschef.com/absentee/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/absentee/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:57:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/leftovers/ We had an end of summer BBQ this past weekend, and unfortunately, we picked the day that Hanna decided to make her way through south jersey. We went back and... http://www.afterhourschef.com/leftovers/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/leftovers/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:05:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/my-thoughts-on-tipping/ Listening on the radio this morning I learned that the 2008 Zagat guide named my own city, Philadelphia, as having the best tippers in the country. We tend to tip... http://www.afterhourschef.com/my-thoughts-on-tipping/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/my-thoughts-on-tipping/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:50:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/mini-meatloaf/ This is a recipe I've had for so long I forget where I originally found it but it's a great, quick dinner that works really well for just making dinner... http://www.afterhourschef.com/mini-meatloaf/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/mini-meatloaf/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/rice/ What could be more simple then making rice? All my life I've followed the directions on the side of the package and have never thought twice about the sticky rice... http://www.afterhourschef.com/rice/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/rice/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:11:00 GMT http://www.afterhourschef.com/nondiet-diet-foods/ Here's an article from MSN I just came across which calls out the top 5 "diet" foods that people think are healthier choices but really aren't. Whether it's because the... http://www.afterhourschef.com/nondiet-diet-foods/#comments http://www.afterhourschef.com/nondiet-diet-foods/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:05:00 GMT