Nothing short of goodness right now. In all that’s happening, we surrender to the simplicities that bring us joy. Each Sunday night my family and I watch This Much is True on HBO to support my bro Johnny who was cast as an extra!! There’s always that to look forward to along with our post dinner…
The unofficial official start to summer! And to me that means peak tomato season is approaching but not fast enough. Tomatoes in their prime are like sweet berries that burst in your mouth with juice running down your chin. Pile them in your shirt-basket and try to get inside before eating them all. A little…
If I could live in a world that revolved around pasta I would be the luckiest gal! I discovered this recipe while in the Italian restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America, Caterina D’ Medici. Pizzoccheri is its name, a pasta that originates in Lombardy, Italy, consisting of buckwheat tagliatelle folded with savoy cabbage, sprinkled…
A unique combination that’s absolutely delicious. Although tomatoes and peaches are at the tired end of their season I am craving their fruitful flavors. Sarah Copeland would feed me such flavorful salads for lunch every time we worked together. I could not quite figure out how she could make such greens and veggies taste so…
Recipe Here After a few weeks of working and staying in NYC some pops of spunk have come out in me. If work takes me downtown, I find myself in a lively area where all of the young-ins spend time shopping for high waisted jeans at popular designer stores. I think I really like that…
First things first about Margaritas… I know they are made with squeezed lime, tequila, and simple syrup, but there could be other exceptions too right? Like when you see vibrant yellow Meyer lemons at the store that yell out summertime. And yesterday sure did feel like summer while the sun was blazing down on me as…
Just as we round off Cinco de Mayo weekend, we may still be thinking about horchatas, concha, and beef tacos. I have been thinking about horchatas and the fact that I never found them appealing until now. What could you do with tea other than sip it hot under a blanket or drink it with…
I had quite a time figuring out and editing my first video which was a collaboration with The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley. These Water Glass Parfaits are going to be a hit in your home. Make them however you like using my tutorial as a guide! I made caramel out of the…
When the weather is spicy and family & friends are gathering, it’s always right to make cheese boards. I love them because there are many ways you can make them with all the varieties of cured meats, cheeses, and fruits. These boards could reflect your very own personal style, and everyone will expect you to…
I don’t really know what you are but you are so delicious! Pantry staples like turmeric, marinated olives, Dijon mustard, beans, and gin soaked golden raisins (from fathers stash) make chicken thighs & rice a novelty! Recipe (see at the click of the button) OR create your own with these ingredients and let me know…