When I took these photos last week, I had a different story to tell you. A story about autumn and potatoes. But things changed. It all started last Friday when J. was complaining about a stomach ache. Then, on Saturday, this stomach ache turned into full blown nasty virus that had all of us bending ...
This past weekend was the first time since we came back from our trip that I didn't have to work and I took full advantage of it. Friday I finished shooting a cookbook (no, not mine) and I was looking forward to a relaxing weekend with my family and my kitchen. Books to read, movies ...
It has been incredibly hot and humid in the Southeast this past week. I have a bit of a bad habit of constantly checking my weather app in my phone to see what the actual heat index is. A bad habit I should stop since there is nothing I can do about the weather anyway. ...
I think there is an erroneous perception that chefs become chefs so they can eat. Don't get me wrong, I love good food and I love to eat. I love tasting fresh ingredients cooked to perfection, but I don't think that is why I became a chef. For me, it is all about the process ...
I came back from Seattle revitalized and inspired as ever. Pike Place Market in July was like a dream for me with all the beautiful produce and bounty of summer. Stand after stand of gorgeous cherries, all sorts of berries, dairy farmers... Endless. I even tasted my first tayberries this weekend.All of this reminded me ...