Atkins Elegant Desserts
Chef Jose Mier Looks to Lose Weight Yes, Jose Mier usually cooks without regard to calories. However, even chef Jose does sometimes need to watch the pounds and a favorite resource is the Atkins diet. It’s great in that it does not count calories either, merely the amount of carbohydrates. In a full course meal, …. Read More
Coffee for a Better Life
Chef Jose Mier on This Ubiquitous Drink It doesn’t matter if you’re in Seattle or Sun Valley, CA. People love (or should I say are addicted to) their coffee. I write about various foods on these pages but there’s a specific drink many of us can’t live without each day and that’s coffee. Coffee, a …. Read More
What’s Shakin’?
Jose Mier gastronomy is usually about main courses or other dishes but let’s not forget about our drinks. Shakes are thick drinks that are served cold. Lots of restaurants use them on their menu. Shakes came in numerous flavors however the traditional favorites are chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. You do have to be careful not …. Read More
Basil: More Than A Cooking Area Plant
Yes, of course Jose Mier uses basil regularly in cooking but there are more uses than merely as an herb or garnish. One of the most frequently used important oil in aromatherapy is that of Basil. Basil got its name from the Greek word “basileum” implying “king”. Basil is a crucial herb as its usages …. Read More