The Tampa Bay Chef Blog
Welcome to Chef Cristian Feher’s blog where you will find articles relating to food, cooking, recipes, tips and techniques, and Tampa Bay’s culinary scene!
How to Choose a Perfect Watermelon
https://youtu.be/yRNT64OFBrw By: Chef Cristian Feher There is nothing more thirst-quenching than a fresh, cold, watermelon during summertime. But how many times have you brought home one that wasn't sweet, or was all mushy on the inside? Have you stood in front of the...
How to Choose and Buy Fresh Fish and Seafood in Tampa Bay
How to Choose Fresh Fish and Seafood in Tampa Bay Have you ever gone to a seafood store and bought yourself a seemingly fresh piece of fish, only to bring it home and discover that it's spoiled? If the answer is yes, then this article is for you! Unfortunately,...
Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party
Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party As a private chef, I have had the pleasure of cooking for over seven hundred dinner parties in the US and Canada. And while each dinner party is as unique as your guests and your menu, here are some tips that you can use to make your...
Food is Medicine
Food is Medicine By: Chef Cristian Feher “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” This simple, yet powerful truth, put forth by The Father of Medicine has carried forward through the ages for hundreds of years. Even in ancient times,...
Gourmet Party Toasts
Gourmet party toasts are not only trendy, but they’re also a great way to entertain your guests. When was the last time you invited people over for toast?
Perfect Wonton Soup
Here is a recipe for wonton soup base that comes pretty close to the real deal in a fraction of the time.
Royal Forest Salad
This salad is as pleasing to the palate, as it is to the eye. With a few artful twists and cuts, you can turn colorful vegetables into a work of edible art!
Green Salad with Coho Salmon
The next time you ask yourself, “What should I eat?” Look no further than this salad. Why? Because it approximates the ideal diet for any human. Let me explain.
Cream Soups
Year after year, customers rave about our cream soups, and many of them ask what my secret is. And while I could make this into an esoteric mystery, I’d rather tell you the honest truth – it’s all about proper technique, and simplification.
Lamb is easy!
In this recipe, you will learn how easy it is to roast a rack of lamb. There is nothing quite as juicy, and succulent as a roast rack of lamb.