These past few days have been all about friends and family. J.'s summer camp is over and we have been trying to come up with new activities every day to keep him occupied. Full time job, that is. As a child I was quiet, calm and studious. A book or a puzzle was enough for ...
Some days in my life go by in a blink of an eye. I don't know where time went or what I did with it. Today however, something happened in me. I cannot pin point what, but I started to notice things differently.I woke up to a lovely post from Sarah. When someone I admire ...
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 ...
When I think of summer, I think of bright, deep berry colors. I think of raspberries, currants, blackberries. I think of vintage enamel dishes with macerated berries and their juices melting in sugar. I think of open windows, blue glass jars, the ocean. Often times, people ask me what is my inspiration to cook, bake, ...