http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php Kathryn’s Blog: read her weekly tips and tricks about Viking Appliances. en-us Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:54:02 -0400 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:54:02 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to stretch my horizons and learn about Taiwanese cooking.  It was a lot of fun learning about a few of their national dishes and of course taking advantage of the fabulous teas grown through out the island of Taiwan.  They take their tea very seriously there, but recently they have incorporated it into a more whimsical, sweet concoction called "Bubble Tea" or "Pearl Milk Tea".  It is ...

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http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1295894689&title=apple-red-racing-red-pumpkin-oh-my General http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1295894689&title=apple-red-racing-red-pumpkin-oh-my http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1295894689&title=apple-red-racing-red-pumpkin-oh-my&action=rss 1 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1295894689&title=apple-red-racing-red-pumpkin-oh-my Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:40:34 -0500 I'm a big fan of easy.  Easy dinners, easy appetizers, easy entertaining.  What can I say, I'm easy!  Ironically, this time of year, many cooks place undue expcetations on themsleves for making "more involved" menus and foods. The reality is that most  family and guests would rather have the host or hostest visiting with them rather than slaving away in the kitchen.   I'm always loking for recipes that have less than 8 ingredients and ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1291746752&title=holiday-app-(not-for-your-phone) Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1291746752&title=holiday-app-(not-for-your-phone) http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1291746752&title=holiday-app-(not-for-your-phone)&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1291746752&title=holiday-app-(not-for-your-phone) Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:11:16 -0500 I'm kind of a brat in that I have an abundance of kitchen tools. I have them stuffed into drawers, in containers on the counter, some in the hall closet, and I still have quite a few in  boxes in the garage. I should probably pare down my equipment inventory. It's just that where some women will collect purses, or jewelry, or shoes (ok, i love shoes!) I mostly covet kitchen equipment, because, well, I'm kind of weird. The funny thing is, I ...

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http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1256770303&title=your-mother-in-law-will-be-visiting-soon--time-to-clean-the-ovenrange Viking Tips http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1256770303&title=your-mother-in-law-will-be-visiting-soon--time-to-clean-the-ovenrange http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1256770303&title=your-mother-in-law-will-be-visiting-soon--time-to-clean-the-ovenrange&action=rss 3 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1256770303&title=your-mother-in-law-will-be-visiting-soon--time-to-clean-the-ovenrange Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:34:08 -0500 Once every couple years I get the chance to travel back to Greenwood, Mississippi. Greenwood is a sleepy little southern town that sits on the Yazoo river and is considered the "Cotton Capital" of the South.  It is also the place where, in the late 80's, Viking Range was born. Greenwood is where Viking founder Fred Carl, a native son, realized his dream of developing commercial style appliances and where today, most of the 15,000 SKUs ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282926890&title=a-visit-to-greenwood General http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282926890&title=a-visit-to-greenwood http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282926890&title=a-visit-to-greenwood&action=rss 1 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1282926890&title=a-visit-to-greenwood Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:45:24 -0400 It is June, so I actually feel compelled to write something about the grill now that we are finally having some decent California weather.  It is amazing how a small climb in the mercury brings people outdoors to start grilling again.  Events surrounding the month of grads and dads contributes to the alfresco kitchen experience; but I think the grads are done at this point, so this is really for the dads since Father's Day ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1276792953&title=pizzas-on-the-grill Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1276792953&title=pizzas-on-the-grill http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1276792953&title=pizzas-on-the-grill&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1276792953&title=pizzas-on-the-grill Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:17:53 -0400 Happily, I get to work with a lot of people coming in the Viking Experience showroom where I can help guide them through the process of choosing kitchen equipment for a new home, a re-model, or just replacing an old model.  It is my pleasure to show off the Viking Experience because we have so much to see and we do have a lot of equipment live so people can really see how a piece of ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1274288491&title=props-for-the-griddle Viking Tips http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1274288491&title=props-for-the-griddle http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1274288491&title=props-for-the-griddle&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1274288491&title=props-for-the-griddle Thu, 20 May 2010 12:06:41 -0400 I love this time of year when you start to see the lovely thin stalks of asparagus cropping up at farmer's markets and grocery stores alike.  I use them in soups, risottos lasagnas, omlets, and salads.  They are so versitile and easy to get along with that, I always buy an extra bunch just to have around. Also, they were for awhile the only vegetable my kids liked when they were little.  Broccoli, green beans and ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1271107672&title=asparagus-the-harbinger-of-spring Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1271107672&title=asparagus-the-harbinger-of-spring http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1271107672&title=asparagus-the-harbinger-of-spring&action=rss 2 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1271107672&title=asparagus-the-harbinger-of-spring Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:14:01 -0400 So the antihesis to the "Healthy Tortellini Soup", is a decadent, artery clogging, but delicious White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce (I promised you something for Fat Tuesday!).  Not only is this dessert requested at every family holiday, but now my daughter, Stina, makes it for her friends at college.  I'm actually kind of tired of making it, but when the kitchen is smelling the glorious aroma of chocolate and baked custard, I am a very happy ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265834186&title=fat-tuesday-fun Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265834186&title=fat-tuesday-fun http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265834186&title=fat-tuesday-fun&action=rss 1 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265834186&title=fat-tuesday-fun Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:15:25 -0500 Finally we are getting the rain we so richly deserve. Rain makes me want nothing but soup and cookies and not neccessarily in that order (don't you suscribe to the dessert first theory?).  Since January is the month of redemption from the hedonism associated with the holidays, I'm going to give you my favorite healthy and fast soup recipe.  I will save the cookie recipe for Fat Tuesday.   But first, I  must talk about the ...

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http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260316635&title=what-is-the-deal-with-convection General http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260316635&title=what-is-the-deal-with-convection http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260316635&title=what-is-the-deal-with-convection&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260316635&title=what-is-the-deal-with-convection Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:10:55 -0500 So Thursday night I regaled you with a few things that should be done, pie dough, table settings yadda yadda yadda....   Now down to brass tacks.   Things that can be done yesterday or today   cranberry sauce soup~ i.e. Sweet Potato Bisque could have been made a month ago and frozen candied pecans or walnuts pie dough vinaigrette Things that can be done 1 day before TG ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259003769&title=countdown-continues Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259003769&title=countdown-continues http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259003769&title=countdown-continues&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259003769&title=countdown-continues Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:53:55 -0500 As I sit here writing this I'm thinking of the things I would tell you to do in advance for the day of the Big Bird, and I realize that I haven't done those things for my own household.  Do as I say, not as I do?   I have in my mind all the recipes I have to make because I get in trouble if I change them too much.  I can usually change a side dish ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1258685495&title=thanksgiving-countdown General http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1258685495&title=thanksgiving-countdown http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1258685495&title=thanksgiving-countdown&action=rss 4 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1258685495&title=thanksgiving-countdown Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:35 -0500 Finally we had some rain, so I'm feeling that cozy, nesting feeling I get once the heat of summer disapates.  You know, the time when it feels good to bake and watch old movies and snuggle up with a cup of mulled cider or hot chocolate (with or without an adult beverage added).    I have a good friend who skips the cider part entirely as she can do without a sweet, hot drink, ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255730577&title=fall-into-the-season Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255730577&title=fall-into-the-season http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255730577&title=fall-into-the-season&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255730577&title=fall-into-the-season Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:45:14 -0400 Once a month at the Viking Experience we offer a Brunch Demonstration on a Saturday from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM.  It is a lot of fun and even though your mother probably told you there is no such thing a a free lunch, there is at the Viking Experience a free Brunch.   The cooking is in real time and I use almost all the appliances in our live Demo Kitchen.  They include: Custom Series Rangetop, Electric Wall oven, ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255029259&title=brunch-once-a-month General http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255029259&title=brunch-once-a-month http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255029259&title=brunch-once-a-month&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1255029259&title=brunch-once-a-month Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:42:28 -0400 So we have a new section to this new web site called "Insiders" When you click on it, you can join if you give us your email.  We will only occasionally send out specials, and you can check out new products and events that will be happening in the future.  All we need is your email address!     Here is a quick recipe that receives many requests and it is super easy and will only require ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1253661340&title=easy-appetizer Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1253661340&title=easy-appetizer http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1253661340&title=easy-appetizer&action=rss 3 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1253661340&title=easy-appetizer Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:22:27 -0400 As I mentioned in my last post, we have quite a showroom here at The Viking Experience. With 3 different live kitchens (one of which is my prep kitchen) and 20 different vignettes, I have  a total of 38 ovens 11 of which are live. This does not include the Microwave or Convection Microwave ovens.  We have a pot load of those too.   The aforementioned 38  includes range ovens in gas, dual fuel & gas self-clean, single ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1252013325&title=the-great-oven-debate-gas-vs-electric General http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1252013325&title=the-great-oven-debate-gas-vs-electric http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1252013325&title=the-great-oven-debate-gas-vs-electric&action=rss 2 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1252013325&title=the-great-oven-debate-gas-vs-electric Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:02:32 -0400 My showroom here at the Viking Experience is a Disney Land for adults interested in design and kitchen equipment.  It is a veritable "E" ticket, for those of you over 40. For those of you under that age, it is still worth the price of a full ticket (which is actually free, but you need to make an appointment). Despite our industrial exterior and surroundings, our showroom is an oasis where kitchen dreams can come true, if only ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251758706&title=make-your-own-viking-experience General http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251758706&title=make-your-own-viking-experience http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251758706&title=make-your-own-viking-experience&action=rss 4 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251758706&title=make-your-own-viking-experience Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:43:57 -0400 Growing up with a father who liked to grill, I was blessed to have been the recipiet of many meals that were lovingly prepared on our outdoor grill. The items were familiar and comforting, but were by the same token, pretty standard fare i.e. hamburgers, hotdogs, flank steak, salmon (that was really gourmet).  I am not that snob that looks down her nose at this type of food, in fact, I believe I was mostly first in line ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251155404&title=dessert-on-the-grill Recipes http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251155404&title=dessert-on-the-grill http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251155404&title=dessert-on-the-grill&action=rss 1 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1251155404&title=dessert-on-the-grill Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:58:49 -0400 In the showroom and on the phone I get a lot of questions about cleaning the Viking Grills.  I find it interesting that they don't necessarily want recipes or techniques (although they do sometimes), the number one question I get is:  How do I clean my  Grill?    It seems like a daunting task because, lets face it, our grills are big and beefy and they have parts and a lot of BTU's.  Even ...

http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250100430&title=grilling-clean-up-tip Viking Tips http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250100430&title=grilling-clean-up-tip http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250100430&title=grilling-clean-up-tip&action=rss 0 http://www.experienceviking.com/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250100430&title=grilling-clean-up-tip Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:51:27 -0400 Welcome to Kathryn's Corner! I'll be posting recipes, kitchen tricks and Viking appliance tips. If you're considering a Viking appliance at this time, you've got to see our new showroom! Stay tuned! We have a lot planned for you! Kathryn

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