Quite a chunk of my time is dedicated to perusing food blogs, reading food magazines and absorbing cookbooks. Another chunk of my time is dedicated to eating at restaurants. It’s not the largest piece of the budget pie, but I enjoy every dime. So when I got the chance to be on TV, I said … Continue reading »
Three days until December — the month many would call the most busy and least healthy month of the year. Enter meal planning. A little planning ahead and coordination is a big step in the right direction. Why plan meals? It’s healthier. Planning ahead means fewer trips to the drive through and more nutrients overall. … Continue reading »
Many great inventions occurred by accident. George Crum, a restaurant cook, sliced up potatoes as thinly as possible to serve to a customer displeased with the way his potatoes were cooked. As a result? The world’s first potato chip. The same goes for Post-It notes. The adhesive was too weak for the original purpose, but … Continue reading »
It was earlier this week when I made my first batch of pumpkin something of the season. Yes, it’s August, but that’s never stopped me. I packed some to send to New York with one friend and some to send to another in Knoxville. And obviously, I kept a few around for snack purposes Pumpkin … Continue reading »
Although my brief stint in personal training is finished, I still get constant encouragement and inspiration from my friend-turned-trainer-turned-friend-again Lydia. She’s a gem and can rattle off healthy meal ideas like no one else. And so, credit where credit is due, this recipe was suggested by the admirably healthy and oh-so-sweet Lydia. And friends, this … Continue reading »
It’s no secret that community feeds my soul. So when I have the opportunity to feed others (literally, this time), I jump at the chance. Potlucks are fantastic for this — bring a little something, eat a little something, share a little something. But does it ever feel like a 100% junk food smorgasbord? Delicious junk, … Continue reading »
Fish, on its own, is a bit underwhelming. It always needs something, doesn’t it? Beer-battered fish. Deep-fried fish. Teriyaki fish. Glazed fish. Hawaiian fish. Pesto fish. Something-or-other fish. Like I said, it always needs something. Mr. S. and I were en route back from Kansas City on Sunday and happened upon one of my favorite … Continue reading »
With this, I begin inspiration-driven kitchen. One part what I cook, one part how it is shared. Stirred or shaken, steamed or baked or sautéed. Your preference. I made this chicken pesto pizza on Saturday night. Enjoy the story. – Early spring brings this yearning for freshness. Fresh basil, specifically. Too early in spring for … Continue reading »
