In honor of summer and our new look 🙂 I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes and memories that I’ve held onto for a few years. I learned to make this soup at my very first internship in a kitchen. When I tasted it, I never forgot the delicious sweet yet complex taste it had. Summer always deserves … Continue reading Cantaloupe Gazpacho
Preserved Meyer Lemons
We have an amazing meyer lemon tree in our front yard. When we first moved in, it was summer time and I thought they were limes. I got so excited that I pulled one fruit off the tree, anxiously cut it open and tasted it. It was sour but slightly sweet yet didn’t taste anything like … Continue reading Preserved Meyer Lemons
Polenta Al Forno
Polenta, oh, polenta. I have never been a fan of polenta aka grits or cornmeal. My mother, having been raised in the deep south, absolutely loves grits. She gets sheer enjoyment when grits are on the menu. So, this dish is slightly inspired by her. I came across this recipe in New York Times. It was … Continue reading Polenta Al Forno
Spicy Mexican Soup
The weather has been nuts in Houston. One day it’s cold and then next day it’s hot. It just so happened to be cold for a few days and I was craving soup. Something spicy was perfect to help stop the beginning of my cold. I pulled together all of these ingredient that I … Continue reading Spicy Mexican Soup
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles (Paleo)
Last week I was planning a meal for a new client who keeps kosher and is on the paleo diet. The couple wanted a sweet treat after their meal so I was on a mission to find the perfect dessert! I thought chocolate could be a good start. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t like chocolate? … Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles (Paleo)
Lemon Garlic Chicken
The other day I did a little cooking lesson with Julie from the blog, From Prosecco to Plaid. I absolutely loved teaching her some basics in the kitchen. We started out with which knife to use and how to use it. Then we moved onto her oven setting and how I love to use the … Continue reading Lemon Garlic Chicken
Cajun Seasoned Kale Chips
I’m always looking for a healthy snack and these kale chips are just it! They have a hint of spice and are good enough for the carnivorous fiance to approve of. These were all of the hype about a year ago but i’m bringing them back because they’re so delicious. You can season them with … Continue reading Cajun Seasoned Kale Chips
:: Canada ::
We planned our visit around food as we always do and set the bar incredibly too high. We started by getting smoked meat here at Schwartz’s. I usually don’t like a huge meat sandwich but my dear friend recommended we try it. The meat was not only smoky but moist. There were no tough pieces … Continue reading :: Canada ::
The Foodie Chef Travels :: New York
Every time I visit New York it seems like there is never enough room in my tummy to try all of the hip restaurants and food carts. The key is to plan slightly. I never have an hour by hour plan because I feel rushed and pressured to complete everything. I always have a list … Continue reading The Foodie Chef Travels :: New York
//Mountain Love//
Two weeks ago my boyfriend and I went to Colorado for a vacation. After arriving by plane, we went on a little road trip that started in Denver. We met a good friend of mine at this awesome restaurant called Root Down where I had my first ever Moscow Mule. It was in a copper mug … Continue reading //Mountain Love//