Comments for Catalyst Cooks http://catalystcooks.com make. food. happen! Thu, 10 May 2012 16:32:44 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Jenny Hot Sauce (homemade Green Tabasco) by jennwoo2http://catalystcooks.com/2011/01/11/jenny-hot-sauce-homemade-green-tabasco/#comment-980 jennwoo2 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:32:44 +0000 http://jenthecatalyst.wordpress.com/?p=1190#comment-980 Michael- glad you enjoyed the hot sauce! I also enjoyed mixing in some habaneros into my normal mix of jalapenos and white vinegar~ added some extra kick. Thanks for the tip on the serranos & balsamic- proof positive that experimentation is a great teacher on flavor profiles. Michael- glad you enjoyed the hot sauce! I also enjoyed mixing in some habaneros into my normal mix of jalapenos and white vinegar~ added some extra kick. Thanks for the tip on the serranos & balsamic- proof positive that experimentation is a great teacher on flavor profiles.

]]> Comment on Jenny Hot Sauce (homemade Green Tabasco) by Michaelhttp://catalystcooks.com/2011/01/11/jenny-hot-sauce-homemade-green-tabasco/#comment-955 Michael Sun, 06 May 2012 17:24:08 +0000 http://jenthecatalyst.wordpress.com/?p=1190#comment-955 I tried it with balsamic vinegar and Serrano peppers... bad idea. But if you do it with Jalapeno peppers and spirit vinegar as indicated it makes a wonderful hot sauce.Thanks for the great recipe:-) I tried it with balsamic vinegar and Serrano peppers… bad idea. But if you do it with Jalapeno peppers and spirit vinegar as indicated it makes a wonderful hot sauce.

Thanks for the great recipe:-)

]]> Comment on What’s Cooking in the Catalyst Cooks Kitchen 4/18 by Kathy Higginshttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/04/18/whats-cooking-in-the-catalyst-cooks-kitchen-418/#comment-910 Kathy Higgins Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:53:56 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=2101#comment-910 Jen,All the meals last week for delicious! I especially enjoyed the burrito...I had it after an exhausting workout - it was sooo tasty plus healthy so it didn't cancel my workout! More, please :)Kathy Jen,

All the meals last week for delicious! I especially enjoyed the burrito…I had it after an exhausting workout – it was sooo tasty plus healthy so it didn’t cancel my workout! More, please :)

Kathy

]]> Comment on We’ve Moved! by Jen Huizelhttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/03/13/weve-moved/#comment-679 Jen Huizel Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:52:48 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=1957#comment-679 Looking good Jen!!! I might need to reach out to Rebekah as I get going out in Virginia this summer! Looking good Jen!!! I might need to reach out to Rebekah as I get going out in Virginia this summer!

]]> Comment on We’ve Moved! by adminhttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/03/13/weve-moved/#comment-655 admin Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:52:12 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=1957#comment-655 Rebekah, you've been invaluable- and a great creative partner. Thank you SO MUCH for your collaboration and support during the birth of this new website!And anyone out there reading this, I will shout from the rooftops that Rebekah is awesome to work with ! If you're looking for logo, business card, other design- I will gladly hand out her contact info! Rebekah, you’ve been invaluable- and a great creative partner. Thank you SO MUCH for your collaboration and support during the birth of this new website!

And anyone out there reading this, I will shout from the rooftops that Rebekah is awesome to work with ! If you’re looking for logo, business card, other design- I will gladly hand out her contact info!

]]> Comment on We’ve Moved! by Rebekahhttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/03/13/weve-moved/#comment-654 Rebekah Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:33:47 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=1957#comment-654 Thanks for letting me be a part of this! Thanks for letting me be a part of this!

]]> Comment on Design a Kitchen: a Cook’s Countertop by Jen Antilahttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/02/02/design-a-kitchen-a-cooks-countertop/#comment-631 Jen Antila Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:56:50 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=1531#comment-631 Cathy- true true. I wonder how gentle those concrete countertops are on wine glasses :) Cathy- true true. I wonder how gentle those concrete countertops are on wine glasses :)

]]> Comment on Design a Kitchen: a Cook’s Countertop by Jen Antilahttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/02/02/design-a-kitchen-a-cooks-countertop/#comment-630 Jen Antila Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:56:00 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=1531#comment-630 Tammy- thanks for that! What do you have in your kitchen, and what do you think about it? What would you choose in the future? Tammy- thanks for that! What do you have in your kitchen, and what do you think about it? What would you choose in the future?

]]> Comment on Design a Kitchen: a Cook’s Countertop by Cathy Phttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/02/02/design-a-kitchen-a-cooks-countertop/#comment-629 Cathy P Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:50:01 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=1531#comment-629 Don't forget concrete which can come in a huge variety of colors and it is also both heat and scratch resistant. Cost is close to the same as granite and concrete can be very eco/green since it comes from local quarries and/or recyclers. Once it's set you can coat it with a sealer and be good to go for a long time. You can even add some swirls or a pre-cast stamp for some added texture. And as far as I know it requires no fancy cleaners... My dream kitchen has carera marble because I absolutely love the way it looks and don't care if I have to make guests use coasters and plate trivets in the kitchen, but for folks who cook often and like to have unique furnishings, concrete may be the way to go! Don’t forget concrete which can come in a huge variety of colors and it is also both heat and scratch resistant. Cost is close to the same as granite and concrete can be very eco/green since it comes from local quarries and/or recyclers. Once it’s set you can coat it with a sealer and be good to go for a long time. You can even add some swirls or a pre-cast stamp for some added texture. And as far as I know it requires no fancy cleaners… My dream kitchen has carera marble because I absolutely love the way it looks and don’t care if I have to make guests use coasters and plate trivets in the kitchen, but for folks who cook often and like to have unique furnishings, concrete may be the way to go!

]]> Comment on Design a Kitchen: a Cook’s Countertop by tvossenhttp://catalystcooks.com/2012/02/02/design-a-kitchen-a-cooks-countertop/#comment-628 tvossen Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:38:28 +0000 http://catalystcooks.com/?p=1531#comment-628 Marble and granite are among the most durable, but they are also relatively costly. They can chip easily, and stain, so expect a "patina" to develop over the years. Similarly, stainless steel counter-tops are also extremely durable and lends a decidedly upscale look. However, it is also expensive and, thus, mostly reserved for professional kitchens. The surface is also the choice of restaurants for a reason: Stainless steel is nonporous (which limits the growth of bacteria), doesn't chip and requires minimal maintenance. Though stainless steel shows scratches and fingerprints, new non-directional finishes limits their visibility.Soapstone and engineered stone counter-tops are another option. Both materials require minimal maintenance, as they are stain and heat-resistant. Soapstone is one of the more expensive stones, usually in the 65 to 80 dollar range. It scratches quite easily, but the scratches can be sanded out. Soapstone is truly heat resistant, but quartz counter-tops are not heat resistant. In addition, engineered stone is uniform in color, pattern, and texture. And, both material are considerably cheaper than marble, granite, and stainless steel. Marble and granite are among the most durable, but they are also relatively costly. They can chip easily, and stain, so expect a “patina” to develop over the years.
Similarly, stainless steel counter-tops are also extremely durable and lends a decidedly upscale look. However, it is also expensive and, thus, mostly reserved for professional kitchens. The surface is also the choice of restaurants for a reason: Stainless steel is nonporous (which limits the growth of bacteria), doesn’t chip and requires minimal maintenance. Though stainless steel shows scratches and fingerprints, new non-directional finishes limits their visibility.

Soapstone and engineered stone counter-tops are another option. Both materials require minimal maintenance, as they are stain and heat-resistant. Soapstone is one of the more expensive stones, usually in the 65 to 80 dollar range. It scratches quite easily, but the scratches can be sanded out. Soapstone is truly heat resistant, but quartz counter-tops are not heat resistant.
In addition, engineered stone is uniform in color, pattern, and texture. And, both material are considerably cheaper than marble, granite, and stainless steel.

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