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Sweet & Sour Fish | The Best of Both Worlds

March 27, 2013

Can you really have it all? A career and children? I know this topic has been a popular one in the news recently, but it’s also something that weighs heavily on my mind. My previous life was one of building businesses, building a career, with no babies as far as the eye could see. All [...]

New Mom Fish Congee and Postpartum Confinement

March 6, 2013

It was quite the shock when we came home from the hospital with a brand new person. Where do you even start? We were lucky enough to have my parents stay with us for two weeks after Mini-me was born. Which was great, but also frustrating when Mom is telling you what healthy things to [...]

Nuo Mi Fan wrapped in Seaweed

August 22, 2012

Nuo Mi Fan (Chinese Sticky Rice) was one of my most favorite things to eat growing up, and it remains one of my ultimate comfort foods to this day. I’m not the only one the my family obsessed with it. My brother is too (here he is with his pup, Angie, who will be staying [...]

Low Country Boil and a Le Creuset Giveaway {closed}

August 10, 2012

The low country boil remains one of my most favorite summertime dinner party and cookout dishes. It’s simple, it’s quick and it brings people together. I mean, you’re all eating from the same goodness piled up on newspapers in the middle of the table. I was introduced to the low country boil in Auburn, Alabama. [...]

Green Bean Stir-fry Two Ways and Neighborly Love

June 27, 2012

I am no expert gardener, though I do tend to have good luck with herbs… most of the time. We have a lovely collection of parsley, basil, rosemary and chives growing in the garden this year. Along with some sad looking broccoli, green bean and tomato plants. We live in the suburbs, meaning that we [...]

Roasted Potato Salad with Cantaloupe

May 22, 2012

Paul and I spent part of the weekend up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, shooting a farm to table event by Sprig Restaurant and enjoying some amazing food with great company. It was so soothing to spend time in the mountains, away from the busyness of work and normal life. I grew up in the [...]

Quick & Easy Recipe | Tree of Life Stir-Fry

February 21, 2012

It’s hard to believe that we’re already at the end of February. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had quite a crazy start to the new year. In between not feeling well and being busy with work, I have sadly neglected this blog. But. I’m back. Ready to test out new recipes and take [...]

Comfort Food | Pasta Shells and Goat Cheese

February 7, 2012

It’s hard to believe that we’re already in February. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had quite the crazy start to the new year. My work life has been busier than ever, filled with restaurant photo shoots, corporate headshots and business portraits. Not to mention the regular flow of branding projects and blog designs. [...]

Penne with Oven Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Butternut Squash & Mushrooms

October 25, 2011

Going to Taste of Atlanta this year was a last minute decision for me. I was planning on a lazy weekend at home, but when Barilla US asked if I would like to attend the festival and meet their Executive Chef Lorenzo Boni… I happily packed up my camera and headed down to Midtown for [...]

Moo Shu Tofu | Daring Cooks Challenge

October 16, 2011

The October Daring Cooks’ Challenge was hosted by Shelley of C Mom Cook and her sister Ruth of The Crafts of Mommyhood. They challenged us to bring a taste of the East into our home kitchens by making our own Moo Shu, including thin pancakes, stir fry and sauce. I was already planning on making [...]