Last weekend I went into the grocery store to pick up some fruit and was shocked to find bags of fresh Key limes – a rarity not just in Jackson, but they are hard to find in other places too. Immediately I knew what I was making that weekend: Key lime pies! I grew up [...]
My lunchbox this month is in limbo between the seasons: I’ve been craving to fill it with fresh, crunchy foods, but I still need something to ward off the mid-spring chill. Soup is still what I want to eat for lunch most days. One of the most divine soups I’ve ever had is the BLT [...]
I am not sure if it is the weather, the change in season or the fact that I am busy with work, but I am uninspired. So how can I inspire others to get inspired to cook in this state? I can’t! So, I must find a way out of this dark hole and find [...]
I am back! And by back, I mean back in the kitchen with enthusiasm about it again. I have more time on my hands, there are more spring vegetables trickling into the markets and I am finally enjoying making more food at home. It feels good; cooking is fun! This last weekend I made [...]
My friend’s parents recently came to town. They rented a beautiful house out in Wilson, invited my friend and any of his wanted parties to come join them on their vacation, bought and consumed way too much food and wine, drank, were merry, and then went home. Before they left for the airport, they bequeathed [...]
2013 has already been interesting, to say the least. In the last few months, life has been challenging for many, and I am no exception. Personally, my husband and I have endured the deaths of two dear friends within a month. This has been challenging, but has forced thoughtful introspection of our own lives. It [...]
On Valentine’s Day my husband and I enjoyed a delicious meal at Nani’s. I ordered the lemon pasta. It was simple, flavorful and completely satisfying, without being disgustingly rich like some cream-based sauces can be. Several weeks later I was hosting some girlfriends for dinner and decided to create an at-home version of the dish. [...]
I recently had the pleasure of going to a spa to enjoy a few days of rest, relaxation and, of course, food. Upon arrival, I was first impressed by the extensive garden surrounding Lake Austin Spa Resort. I haven’t seen the ground since December in my own garden, currently covered in snow, mind you. I [...]
On a recent Saturday afternoon, the chairlift conversation naturally deviated to a familiar topic. “One more run, then some après?” my friend asked. “Of course, where and what?” I responded. My friend was craving a good bloody mary, so we set our sights on the incredibly tasty, perfectly spicy bloody that can be enjoyed in [...]
I love good food. And if it’s healthy good food, that is an added bonus. Lately I have noticed more and more delicious healthy food options. The salad bars are stocked with grains, beets and more unique items that will fill you up. More restaurants are offering quinoa and kale on the menu, too, as [...]
There are many reasons to cook for others besides, of course, just wanting to be nice. A new baby. A birthday. Someone is sick. Special occasions. Or, for condolences. I feel it is important to cook something right for the occasion. For example, a birthday, something the recipient loves or something decedent. I have friends [...]
We all know the saying, “You are what you eat.” There is even a commercial about the concept: Kids are playing soccer, and the child in a French fry costume is sluggishly chasing the ball while the one in a carrot costume is scoring goals. Though I am a total sucker for a big, greasy [...]
