Chef Direka, Augusta, GA Videos

Nothing like basil pesto to lift a pasta dish and add some freshness! What's your favorite pasta dish? #Gourmet #CheapGourmet #Foodphotography #Foodielover #DishLover #Dishoftheday #FoodPassion #Foodiesofinsta #TasteofAtlanta #dinein #Finedining #Cheftalks #Cheftable #ChefsPlate #Streetfood #tasteofitaly #Kitchensanctuary #airbnbchef #dinnerparties #travelingchef #personalchefservice #eventcatering #dinnerchef #booknow #italy #italianfood #cheflife #chef #plating #platingskills

Fresh Parm, anyone? What's your favorite pasta dish? #Gourmet #CheapGourmet #Foodphotography #Foodielover #DishLover #Dishoftheday #FoodPassion #Foodiesofinsta #TasteofAtlanta #dinein #Finedining #Cheftalks #Cheftable #ChefsPlate #Streetfood #tasteofitaly #Kitchensanctuary #airbnbchef #dinnerparties #travelingchef #personalchefservice #eventcatering #dinnerchef #booknow #italy #italianfood #cheflife #chef #plating #platingskills

Building a proper Bolognese sauce takes at least 4 hours. Your sauce should be full of body, creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. The two things that really make a Bolognese in my opinion are milk and nutmeg. The milk gives the sauce a little voluptuousness while the nutmeg adds a very subtle distinct flavor. Using a bold red wine will give your sauce a good lift and adding a wee bit of baking soda will take away some of that acidity along with cooking it low and slow for a few hours. #Gourmet #CheapGourmet #Foodphotography #Foodielover #DishLover #Dishoftheday #FoodPassion #Foodiesofinsta #TasteofAtlanta #dinein #Finedining #Cheftalks #Cheftable #ChefsPlate #Street food #tasteofitaly #Kitchensanctuary #airbnbchef #dinnerparties #travelingchef #personalchefservice #eventcatering #dinnerchef #booknow #italy #italianfood #cheflife #chef

When I lived in Italy I took a couple Italian cooking courses and learned so much about Italian cuisine. Chef Pepo said, "Your sauce should complement your pasta not drown it." He also said, "Your pasta is the sauces vessel. The sauce should easily cling to your pasta and not be at the bottom of your bowl. It's easy, fun, and cheap to make your own pasta. You can make it more shelf stable by taking out the eggs and using semolina or you can make large batches and freeze them for later use. Stay tuned for my Bolognese sauce recipe!! #Gourmet #CheapGourmet #Foodphotography #Foodielover #DishLover #Dishoftheday #FoodPassion #Foodiesofinsta #TasteofAtlanta #dinein #Finedining #Cheftalks #Cheftable #ChefsPlate #Street food #tasteofitaly #Kitchensanctuary #airbnbchef #dinnerparties #travelingchef #personalchefservice #eventcatering #dinnerchef #booknow #italy #italianfood #cheflife #chef

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🤫 don't tell them it's not real cake. *Pro Tip* Ask your local bakery about using a custom display cake if you are getting married and want to save on the wedding cake BUT still want a bomb design. This couple is getting an identical fake cake and a real cake which can get up to $1000 depending on the cake, design, and time put in. However, getting a display cake and asking for a sheet cake that can either be sliced in the back or sliced by the bakery for a fee can save you hundreds on your wedding day. #weddingcake #pastrylove #pastrylover #gold #elegant #pastrychef #pâtisserie #pâtissière #fondant #sugarflowers #sweettooth #sweetlove #desserttime #desserts #pastrylife #pastrygram #pastryaddict #weddinginspiration #Foodphotography #foodporn #gourmetcupcakes #escoffiergraduate #specialevent #booknow #cake #cakedesign #cakedisplay

Been working on elements for this wedding cake since August and now I have 16 days to make it all come to life. There are 100 buds, 100 stephanotises, 100 hydrangeas, 30 curls, 30 leaves, 240 petals +30 stamens to make into 30 Cosmo's. All made by me for this winter wedding. When you wonder why custom cakes cost so much just ask yourself how many hours, how much passion, and how much dedication goes into this. #sugarflowers #pastrylove #pastrylover #sugar #flowers #pastrychef #pâtisserie #patisserie #sugarart #winterwedding #pâtissière #pipingtechniques #pipingskills #sweettooth #sweetlove #desserttime #desserts #pastrylife #pastrygram #pastryaddict #booknow #babyshowercookies #weddingcake #gourmet #wedding #specialevent

Thank you so much to everyone who supported by buying or sharing to get the word out! Special thanks to @Sharon Barnes & Associates - Southern Classic Realtors for partnering with me to provide pies for her real estate pop-by. I know they'll be so grateful for such a kind gesture and for being thought of. Now it's time to head home to New Orleans, see family, and eat good! #pastrylove #pastrylover #pastrychef #pâtisserie #pâtissière #sweettooth #sweetlove #desserttime #desserts #pastrylife #pastrygram #pastryaddict #specialevent #thanksgivingpies #Foodphotography #Foodielover #FoodPassion #Foodiesofinsta #Cheftalks #Cheftable #ChefsPlate #pies #thanksgiving #Kitchensanctuary #airbnbchef