As I settle into the new year like a cozy bed with a side of warm cookies and a tall glass of hope, I ponder on the things that bring me comfort: family, good food, connection, mindful cooking, time for self, and . . .…
Spring hath sprung, and it’s getting hot outside, ya’ll! One way to keep ourselves cool is to enjoy this gorgeous potato, shaved asparagus, and citrus salad. It has all of the elements of a delicious afternoon lunch. And it’s a great recipe for learning how…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years of cooking, saving the best for last isn’t always a great idea. As a kid, I was told to eat everything on my plate before I could have dessert. And guess what, that always pissed me…
Have you ever cooked a dish and had it turn out so good that it transported you to another place and time? For me, that dish is Sopa de Conchas. Every time I make them, I’m whisked away to my mom’s kitchen, where she would…
Did someone say wine? Oh yes, I DID! For those of you who take part, this story is going somewhere super cool, so stay with me. Over the last year, I have become heavily enthralled with the moon’s cycle and how it correlates to my…
There are a lot of things in life that are hard. For me, making fettuccine Alfredo from scratch used to be one of them. Learning to have self-compassion for all of the mistakes I’ve made in life, thus far, was another. And let me tell…
For some random reason, I crave ice cream in the winter and popsicles in the summer. Don’t get me wrong; I’ll eat the hell out of either year-round! However, I get a hankering for an icy cold, fruity frozen treat during the summer months. It’s…
2020 was the year of many firsts. The list is quite long, full of victory and sadness. But the two that were a combination of sweetness and bitterness for me were food and music. There was so much sourdough bread making, ya’ll! One of the…
Winter is just around the corner. How do I know this? I was born on the first day of winter! And, every time that day comes around, I am grateful for many things. But, the main thing I adore, embrace, and enjoy is a nice…
Are you searching for a crowd-pleasing dessert to make this holiday season? Look no further for a “knock their socks off” delight to serve at your 2020 holiday dinner. I’ve got it right here for you, guys and dolls. It’s full of flavor and textures…
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