Black Bean & Chickpea Chili

When I’m making menu’s for my customers I like to think outside of the box. What can my customers only get from me and not take out? This is the challenge that I struggle with weekly when I make my menu’s. Not to mention following all of their likes and dislikes. On an occasion, I … Continue reading Black Bean & Chickpea Chili



Super Cereal Smoothie Bowl

I spend a good amount of time researching to get inspired with new recipes and ideas. I came across a grainy, seedy all natural breakfast cereal recipe and had to try it. Surprisingly, it keeps me full for hours until lunch time! Every morning I make some kind of berry variation smoothie. It never fills me up … Continue reading Super Cereal Smoothie Bowl


Spinach & Butternut Squash Lasagna

Sometimes I like to partake in Meat-less Monday’s and that’s where the idea for this recipe came from. I’m over the typical bell peppers, onions and mushrooms as the main vegetarian option and I wanted to think of something extra yummy and slightly sweet.  Spinach and roasted butternut squash was the perfect substitute. I frequent a certain … Continue reading Spinach & Butternut Squash Lasagna




CultureMap Holiday Pop Up Shop

You’re invited! #culturemappopup is happening this Sunday from 12-6 at Silver Street Studios in Houston. There will be awesome retailers to get your favorite gifts for friends and family, click here to see who’s coming! There’s just a few free tickets left! Click here to grab your ticket. Use my special code: foodiechef  See you there!  


Parmigiano Reggiano Tour in Parma, Italy

I’m still dreaming about the most amazing honeymoon my husband and I went on 2 months ago. Halfway through our journey we dropped our rented car off in Parma and cabbed to our airbnb in the center of the city. We had zero expectations and nothing planned. Our amazing host, who happens to be a … Continue reading Parmigiano Reggiano Tour in Parma, Italy


Cooking Class in Bologna, Italy

After a year long engagement, my fiance and I finally tied the knot! It was a magical evening and everything we could have asked for surrounded by family and friends. A few days later, we embarked on our Italian honeymoon, #jankcation as we call it. Our first stop was in Venice, the most romantic place … Continue reading Cooking Class in Bologna, Italy


Austin Foodie Adventures

My fiance and I are lucky enough to have to visit Austin multiple times this year in preparation for our wedding there. On this particular trip, we had time to explore restaurants we’ve been wanting to try. One of which is the world famous Franklin BBQ. Especially since it made a juicy appearance in the … Continue reading Austin Foodie Adventures