CULINARILY YOURS

Join us for an enlightening discussion on food, health, and sustainability in this latest podcast episode. Special guest Chef Sadie Krueger shares her culinary insights and supports local farmers, “The best thing we can do is …

009. Butternut Squash Soup, Wild Game, Steaming Veggies and Paso Robles Zinfandel

We’re back with a brand-new episode of Cooking Like a Pro podcast and this one is bursting with flavor and fun! Join Chef Cal and Christa as they delve into the world of unique culinary …

008. Heirlooms, Pumpkin Pie Soup, Mock Abalone and Sauvignon Blanc

Ready to get cooking, sipping, and savoring? Welcome to another episode of Cooking Like a Pro with Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio. Tune in for expert cooking tips, delicious recipes, and insightful culinary discussions about …

007. Spaghetti Squash, Roasting, Time in the Kitchen and Cabernet

On today’s episode, Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio take you on a tasty journey, revealing their secrets for making cooking a delightful experience. In this episode, we’re exploring the versatility of spaghetti squash, mastering the …

006. Melons, Breakfast for Dinner, Halibut en Croute and Viognier

In this episode of Cooking Like a Pro, Chef Cal and Christa dive into a variety of culinary topics, from creamy sauces to breakfast for dinner. Join them as they share their passion for cooking …

005. Shishitos, Griddling, Timing and Pinot

Welcome to another episode of Cooking Like a Pro with Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio! Dive in as we explore the distinctions and delights of cooking techniques, spicy food tips, and wine pairing insights. *** …

004. Peaches, Poppyseeds, Poaching, Plating and Pairing Chardonnay

We’re back with another exciting episode of Cooking Like a Pro, featuring your favorite culinary duo, Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio. This week, we’ve got a treasure trove of tips and tricks that will take …

003. Cucumbers, Dry Toast and Red Wine

Join Chef Cal and Christa on this week’s episode of Cooking Like a Pro as they discuss fresh cucumbers at the market, learning the skill of sautéing and breading, pairing Merlot and tipping your server …

002. Blueberries, Master Chefs and BBQ Sauce

Join Chef Cal and Christa on this week’s episode of Cooking Like a Pro as they kick off their first one-on-one radio show broadcast. 📲PODCAST CHAT: click to MOBILE TEXT us QUESTIONS/COMMENTS >> Join Chef …

001. Welcome to the Show

Cal and Christa DeMercurio

Tune in to this first-ever Cooking Like a Pro podcast featuring Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio as radio show guests with host Carl Bott on the Free Fire Radio Morning Show! ✅ Ever wondered how …

Keeping Count

When making cherries jubilee for multiple guests, I want to be able to provide the same amount of cherries in each serving. The question then becomes, how many cherries do I have on hand to …

Techniques Techniques

Pasta 1-2-3

Part of my apprenticeship, has been learning how to run the lunch program for our son’s school. During the previous school year, I shadowed Chef Husband in the kitchen. That experience is what precisely prompted …

Leftovers Techniques

Baggie Bowls

I have always fought with zipper bags, trying to scoop things into them, and then having whatever wet sticky mess I was trying to put in, left behind all over the zipper and on the …

How to Trim a Bread Bowl

Suddenly, I noticed the scent of garlic and clams were filling the air. Could it be? Is Chef Husband making chowder? It has been a really long time since I’ve had clam chowder. Back when …

Herbs are like Flowers

How many times have we purchased herbs only to lose them to a pile of slime in a plastic bag at the bottom of the veggie drawer? With a little bit of effort and attention, …