Life is beautiful. Sure, it can be scary, crazy and sad at times, but for the most part it is very beautiful. I can’t help feeling a bit sentimental writing this post. My road to the Culinary Institute of America has been a wild journey. I’m OVER-THE-TOP excited to be starting my culinary career (THIS [...]
I hope everyone had a special Mother’s Day! I have the greatest mom in the world . I felt so fortunate that I was at home to celebrate and spend time with her this Sunday. She has given me so much of her time, love and support over the years. I am incredibly lucky to [...]
Food tastes even better when it is the fuel for hours of conversation with family. Our Easter Sunday dinner lasted 4-hours. Time filled with stories, memories and laughter. Miticana De Oveja (Favorite Spanish Sheep’s Milk) and West Country Vintage Farmhouse Cheddar (English 2 year) Like any good family get-together, we started with some delicious cheeses, [...]
Yesterday was a long, busy day to end my long, busy week. Let it be known that I’m NOT complaining at all! I LOVE the circus of working between jobs and I have a lot of focus and time management to make it all possible. I was, however; very tired and debated whether I was [...]
Lately life has been a little crazy. Crazy in the best possible way. I’ve been working early mornings and late nights. Running between jobs to gain kitchen experience before heading to the Culinary Institute of America next month. I have a callous and raw blister on the index finger of my right hand. I can’t [...]
I’ve been waiting to write this post for a while now….anxiously waiting. Peanut Butter Cookies Life is a funny thing. Dad, Me, Andrew and Mom on a gorgeous graduation afternoon. A short one year ago I draped an academic robe over my shoulders, threw a silly flat-topped hat on my head and attended my college [...]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it’s the simple things in life that make me happy. Last night I put together a small first course salad. I couldn’t believe how well it came together–defiantly something to write home about. In fact, I couldn’t stop thinking about the flavors this afternoon, and felt [...]
Yesterday I worked in a kitchen. I put grill marks on chicken breast and learned to move deliberately around the hot flame. I chopped fruit, vegetables and herbs and learned to let the knife do the work and that the term for 1/4 inch small dice is “bruinoise”. I watched the Chef I was shadowing [...]
Sunday Suppers should be about one thing: comfort. I can’t think of anything more comforting than spending the last moments of the week with my family and delicious food. Slow-Roasted Italian Pork Shoulder, Ramp Risotto and Tomato Herb Salad. Sunday is my one obligation free day. I usually have hours upon hours to think about [...]
I did something very silly…I traveled without my camera! I know, the horror! Half of my pictures from the past few days are sitting on the floor of my apartment and half of them are on my mom’s camera. So, Good News: I’ve been baking. Bad News: Recipes will be delayed. For now I leave [...]
