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…

It’s FALL, YA’LL! Can you hear my Texas accent? Of course, I joke about scarves, pumpkin spice lattes, and people who say “ya’ll” all the time, but the reality is, I am one of those people. What can I say? I have such a soft…

It’s that time of the year for our bodies to ease slowly into hibernation mode. And with that comes tasty food options we can munch on at our leisure. There is nothing better than having some ready-made morsels for us to grab when a snack…

Summer is nearing the end, but my grill gets action all year ’round! These Grilled Za’atar Vegetable Skewers are the perfect weeknight nosh full of sweetness, saltiness, crunch, and flavor. The slight char of the vegetables contrast well with the bright coolness of the tzatziki…

The other day, my kids expressed their feelings of going stir-crazy because they couldn’t leave the house to hang out with friends. I guess you could say they needed an escape from their “new normal” of being cooped up inside over the last few months.…

Last night, Brandon and I began watching The Chef’s Line on Netflix. It’s crazy how we haven’t run out of things to watch during our shelter in place, haha! The show features four home cooks who compete against professional chefs in a badass studio kitchen.…

During our shelter in place, I have realized a few new things about myself. Firstly, I can no longer say I am too busy to clean my house. That’s not the reason. I have no gumption to get off of my arse even to care.…

A few years back, I began a blog post topic called Black Fig Society, in which I showcased local and non-local artists on what inspired them to create. In their interviews, they shared daily rituals they performed to feed their creative energy. They also shared…

We are approaching the end of February, and I am NOT ready to let winter slip away from my blistered and cut hands! This weather is what I live for when it comes to creating comfort food and other warming recipes. And make no mistake,…

The special day dedicated to romantic love, friendship, and adoration is fast approaching. Why must Valentine’s Day get a bad rap by some? Alert the media because I adore it wholeheartedly as it is one of my love languages. Whether you choose to celebrate it…