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Joseph Ogrodnek

I'm Joseph Ogrodnek - Head Chef of Battersby Restaurant, has had a passion for culinary arts since high school, graduated from the American Culinary Institute in Hyde Park. Joseph was the chef of many famous restaurants, such as Battersby, Dover, Anella... He won the 2013 StarChefs Rising Star Chef Award. Joseph released the book BATTERSBY: Extraordinary Food from an Ordinary Kitchen can "help readers prepare and serve sophisticated, satisfying food, with advice on what to prepare ahead and then how to finish later."

What is Pakkawood? What are the common uses of Pakkawood?

Pakkawood is also known as Pakka wood, Stamina Wood, or Colorwood. In fact, it is a wood or plastic composite. This combination has given Pakkawood incredible durability. So, what exactly is Pakkawood? What is it usually used for? Let’s find …

How to sharpen a serrated knife? A Step-By-Step Guide

Many people think that any knife has the same sharpening method. That is a misconception and causes your knives to break quickly. Sharpening serrated knives can be quite dangerous for inexperienced people. But thanks to this article, you will find …

How to Measure a Knife: Tips for Measuring the Right Length

It is often said that the knife is the ultimate weapon of any chef. So do you know some tips to measure a knife properly? This is extremely important because it will affect your use in the kitchen later. Battersby …

How To Cook Crab Meat? Step-By-Step On Different Dishes

Crabmeat is one of the dishes that many people love because it is delicious and full of nutrients. However, to cook delightful Crab, not everyone knows how to do it. In this article, Battersby will show you how to cook delicious …

How To Tell The Difference Between White And Black Truffle Oil?

Truffles are a high-end gourmet food item, and truffle oil is no exception. If you are new to the truffle oil world, you’ll want to ensure you are using the appropriate kind of oil and that you are utilizing it …

How To Cook Frozen Lasagna? [Cooking Frozen Lasagna Recipe]

Homemade lasagna is absolutely doable and delicious, but cooking is quite complicated. So, many people have frozen it for next time use. The question is how to bake frozen lasagna quickly without losing the taste of lasagna. So, how to …

How To Make Alfredo Sauce Without Heavy Cream? [Alfredo Sauce Recipe]

It’s straightforward to make easy homemade alfredo sauce. You will never purchase the canned stuff again after trying this. So, how to make alfredo sauce without heavy cream? Why do you have to increase calories when it tastes just as …

The Delicious Fruit That Isn’t Round: A Step-by-step Guide

What fruit is not round? As a fruit lover, you may be exploring strange not-round fruits to expand the knowledge of typical ones like apples or oranges.  So, do you know any fruit that isn’t round? There are a lot …