Pumpkin Chili
I think it’s decided that fall is officially my favorite season of the year. Sure, I love summer and travel and the beach and all that good stuff, but let’s be real: I’m a pale white girl that searches for shade all summer long in hopes to not become a giant freckle one day. But […]
Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce
For the past few years, I’ve had a huge desire to start canning my own food. Call me an old soul. The jars are already customized with my last name so it just seems necessary, right? Plus, I like knowing exactly what’s in my food and that I’m eating produce that was sourced locally during […]
Prosciutto Melon & Snack Time Thoughts
During the Q&A at almost every single workshop I’ve held, people want to know how often they should be snacking. They’ve heard they should eat six small meals a day, or that they should just have three big meals a day without snacks, or that they should only eat snacks after they’ve worked out. The […]
White Fish en Papillote
My first memory of eating delicious white fish was when I was 8 years old at a family reunion in Alaska. My mom’s cousin made the best beer-battered halibut I’ve ever tasted. At that time, I didn’t care much for any type of fish, let alone halibut, so it was quite a feat to get […]
Cedar Plank Salmon
My dad is the king of the barbecue. His flank steak is perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection. His barbecued turkey is the opposite of dry Thanksgiving turkey – it’s juicy and has no need for gravy. His asparagus is blanched and lightly charred, turning anyone into a veggie lover. So today, I bring […]
A Greek Salad in Greece
Last week, we were part of one big happy Greek family. Our hosts were welcoming in every way and left us with an amazing taste of Greece. Upon arrival our host, Giannis, picked us up from the airport and I started asking all the questions, especially where to eat. Giannis proceeded to tell us that all […]