Food Drink Magazine Issue 5 December 2020

Roux vs Béchamel

“Roux’s and béchamel’s, it’s quite possible that you haven’t heard either of these words. Most commonly they’re used in a professional kitchen, or maybe you’ve heard them get thrown around in your favorite Food Network show. Even though the words possibly seem unfamiliar, you have for sure tasted what they can do..”

THE BEST ONLINE COOKING CLASSES

I don’t know about where you live, but where I am in New Hampshire, it seems that there will be another lockdown. For a foodie, this means less time to experience a restaurant culture and more take out.

I love supporting local restaurants and enjoying the food everyone has to offer, but to be honest, I live in a small town. It is unlike New York or San Francisco, with thousands of restaurants to try. There is only a handful, and I love them all but have tried almost all of them.

I love supporting local restaurants and enjoying the food everyone has to offer, but to be honest, I live in a small town. It is unlike New York or San Francisco, with thousands of restaurants to try. There is only a handful, and I love them all but have tried almost all of them.

I have been coming up with a list of things to do during our next round of lockdowns, and someone told me about online cooking classes. Now, up until recently, I wasn’t the one cooking in the kitchen. My fiance loves to cook, and I let him do his thing in the kitchen. Being a freelance writer has a lot of perks, and I finally started cooking.

I am not the best cook, but I have found that I do actually enjoy cooking. I like finding a recipe, trying it, and improving on it. So, I am excited to say that I have signed up for cooking classes to try during the lockdown.

EL AZTECO

El Azteco was a go-to for me before the pandemic closed restaurants throughout Michigan and the whole U.S., but since it re-opened their patio when the dining ban was softened, it has been one of the only places I tend to frequent locally. Their staff has done an outstanding job blocking seats on the new patio at the back of the building as well as inside, where you see tables “reserved” for everyone from George Clooney to Jackie Chan. This place has taken the limited capacity rules in stride and with a smile. At least I think that’s what’s going on behind the masks!