Author Archives: chefgullywhumper

The Captive Cook

Posted on August 24, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

About 2 weeks ago I had foot surgery for a bunion I’ve had since I can remember. (That’s where your bones go/grow out of place.)  My left foot has been a source of contention with me for a while now, … Continue reading →

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It’s My Orange Peeler

Posted on July 23, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

It just shows to go ya that the right tool for the job is key.  Not only that, but said tool must be in optimal working order.  Knives must be sharpened to keep their edge, marble rolling pins should NOT be used … Continue reading →

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The Best Cheesecake Recipe Ever

Posted on July 2, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

I can’t believe I haven’t written about cheesecake yet!  It is, after all one of the easiest things to make-contrary to popular belief. I was never a huge fan of cheesecake growing up, it was good, but not my favorite, that is … Continue reading →

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Brownies?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

I’ve got these two brownies recipes……maybe I have more, but there are two I use most often.  One, is a rich dark chocolate, thick, cake-y brownie that could and sometimes does, get frosting.  The other is a thin, chewy, flaky … Continue reading →

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Small Celebrity Crush

Posted on May 23, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

No, it’s not the name of a new creation, I have this small crush on Bradley Cooper. And in honor of his movie, “The Hangover Part 2” coming out and the recent cameo on SNL the other night, I have … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Banana-Cream-Pie

Posted on March 6, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

Yes, you read that correctly.  Chocolate pie crust, layer of peanut butter pastry cream, then bananas, then a layer of chocolate pastry cream; chilled.  Topped with fresh whipped cream, and decorated with sliced bananas.  It was just as good as … Continue reading →

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Stolen Recipes

Posted on February 8, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

Well, technically, they aren’t stolen, at least this one isn’t.  It was given to me a long time ago, by my neighbor.  Two doors down from my house as a girl, this great family moved in.  They had 3 kids, … Continue reading →

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Meyer Lemon Tart

Posted on January 14, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

  I have been absent from the blogging world for a little while.  It seems the holidays and walking around on a foot with a broken bone in it will take you away from the food blog.  A very good … Continue reading →

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Time and a Chocolate Cookie

Posted on December 9, 2010 by chefgullywhumper

It’s been a while….mainly because my hard drive decided it just didn’t want to live anymore.  Thankfully my father is a Wizard and brought my laptop back to life with some memory and a new hard drive.  Not to mention … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2010 by chefgullywhumper

It’s a really big deal in my family, we do not mess around, and it is my Father’s favorite holiday, because turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy is his favorite meal ever.  When I was little it was the day … Continue reading →

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