I am a foodie. When I go to the grocery store, the Farmer’s Market, the restaurant…etc, I talk. I talk and talk and talk some more. I love learning about food. I am envious of my bakers, and all of their bread making secrets. I long to know the history, process and foundation of cheeses [...]
I need a moment to collect my thoughts.…..one more moment…..Okay, there was also wine. One more picture. Be still my heart.Sorry…it was just SO…’yum’. I’m ready to share my thoughts now. I had a busy day. Mind you, it was a ‘busy in the best possible way’ day, however; at the end of it, I [...]
Heaven help me. Dinner tonight took my breath away. How did I, an inexperienced home cook, make something so…elegant? Cod with Tarragon, Blood Orange, White Wine and Asparagus en Papillote. Garlic & Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes. *Le Sigh* can someone please transport me to France?Served with Clos Du Bois Chardonnay. For now I will pretend. [...]
Never underestimate the power of a long night of sleep and a home cooked meal.Maple, Soy, Ginger & Orange Glazed Chicken. Leftover Yam Crisps. Roasted Kale, Shiitake Mushrooms, Slivered Almonds and Dried Cranberries. Final’s week in college was always full of stress, projects, tests, poor eating an zero sleep. I was tired and after countless [...]
I woke up this morning feeling less than perfect. My nose and throat were swollen and dry–the signs of a cold coming on. I wanted to eat a gigantic bowl of ice cream and drink a million cups of tea to solve my problem. Instead I took a more rational route: I blamed my congestion [...]
Pasta Sunday is back! I have been anxiously waiting to make this for days. The star of the show: Paperdelle‘s Venetian Calamari Linguine.Calamari Linguine with Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, Grape Tomatoes, Parsley, Parmesan Cheese and Seared Scallops. I bought a few extra scallops at the grocery store on Friday night, hoping that the [...]
I decided to take the night off from yoga and soothe my soul in the kitchen. Over the years I have found that my passion for really good food matches my passion for cooking. If I had the opportunity to eat at the best restaurants every single night it would be bitter sweet. Obviously, I [...]
There is something about the snow that makes me crave soup. Maybe it’s because soup is the one meal that I know will be the perfect temperature to eat by the time I have finished taking pictures. I like my soup to be warm, hearty and filled with goodness. My curried lentil and chickpea soup [...]
Dinner tonight exceeded my expectations. I always try to make ‘something different’ while I am home. It is terrifying to try something new without knowing what the result will be, but exciting at the same time. I enjoy sharing my culinary explorations with company, and my parents always seem willing to join me on that [...]
I returned to my parent’s home yesterday evening right in time for dinner. We had take out, however; this isn’t your ordinary fast-food meal. My dad picked up Mexican food from a local place called Alto Cinco. It is one of those eateries you find once in a blue moon and I always look forward [...]
