Behind the Scenes in a Handmade Kitchen

The Handmade kitchen studios.

Dear Food-Loving Friends:

So the last time we posted, it was 2009 and we were wrapping up pasta recipes. 2010 has proven to be a repeat of last year-busy, busy, busy,...with no chance of slowing down!

Our latest food collaboration just happens to be with a new partner who is an authority on baked goods. Stay tuned, because we'll be launching the collection of videos this fall, and they're going to be distributed throughout all of our channels online, including Hulu and Youtube. Included are some great new recipes for entertaining that you are sure to love.

The most delicious pear tart. EVER. New recipe included in the collection coming this fall!

In anticipation of the videos, we decided to share some behind the scenes photos from the shoot. Ever wondered what our kitchens are really like? Well here's a little sneak peek...

We shoot in a great studio with a team of incredibly talented foodies and a video crew that captures every detail so beautifully--they are the reason our recipe quality is far superior to any other!

Enjoy the shots (see below), and get in touch-we love to hear from you! Did you know that we recently relaunched our Facebook page?: www.facebook.com/handmadekitchens

Check it out for great ideas, inspiration, and more behind the scenes treats.

Sincerely,

The Food-Lovers at Handmade Kitchens

The making of a video recipe...

Our chef and director making video notes.

And, that's a wrap-YUM!!
Photo Credit (all): Michael Berndt

Thanksgiving, then on to Italy!

Hello friends and fellow foodies! It's been ages since we've updated the blog--but not to worry, good things are happening in our kitchens!

This is an especially busy time of year for us-Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's...so many new recipes to test and develop, and so little time! They're coming soon, so just hang in there!

We've also gained some new partners and have had a blast producing brand new videos just for them. The most recent production happened to be for a major Italian pasta company-a delicious collection of amazing, yet simple recipes, which featured some of our favorite ingredients (pecorino, basil, tomato, spaghetti...yum!).

The autumn season tends to nudge us all in the direction of turkey and pumpkin flavored...well, pumpkin-flavored EVERYTHING. Partnering up with a great Italian brand definitely got us in the mood for something different. After Thanksgiving (and the week of turkey leftovers that inevitably follows) is finally OVER, when you are so sick of turkey sandwiches, turkey soups, and turkey salads, you swear you will NEVER eat turkey again, try our recipe for...

Osso Buco! It is the perfect Italian dish for this time of year-comforting, delicious and above all else, different--plus, it presents beautifully (for all those holiday get togethers happening at your house this year!). It's not difficult to make-just takes a little more time than some of our others. Once it's in the oven, use those two hours to get ready for the party. The recipe is on our site-check it out, and if you try it, make sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

We'll leave you with a mouth-watering still of what your osso buco will look like-



...in the mood for Italian yet?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the crew at Handmade Kitchens!
(and ps-don't forget, if you need help cooking or carving that turkey, or even a last minute side dish idea-it's all on HolidayKitchen.tv)

Cooking Schooled

Ever been scared away from a recipe calling for roasted chiles or a roux? Not quite sure how to properly sear meat or cut a mango?

And what the heck does julienne mean??

Well, aspiring home chefs, we're here to help. Over the winter, we teamed up with Raley's Grocery on 20 new videos which focus on the most tried and true kitchen techniques-you'll use them everyday and no longer have to fear the unknown. Find them here, under Tips.

Mysteries solved, crises averted, dinner served.

*We'll take a bow here*

Cutting a Mango

Kraft Philadelphia Video