So, if you follow the artful adventures on instagram you may know that I’ve decided to cut back – a lot – on dairy and other things. My heart sinks as I make this dietary switch since – as you have noticed from almost all my posts – I am a fervent lover of cream, […]

I went back to my culinary school roots and pulled this perfectly seared porterhouse steak. It’s part of a Valentine’s Day special for Murphy-Goode Wine. I haven’t cooked a hunk of meat this big in a while – but I sure know how to handle it, if you know what I mean..HA! Porterhouse steak is […]

TOP: Winter Toast: Bourbon Fried Pears with Vanilla Ricotta, Hazelnuts, and Maple Syrup. BOTTOM: Chinese New Year Toast: Ginger Honey Stewed Mandarins, Cream Cheese Yogurt, and Toasted Black Sesame Seeds Hey y’all. How’s the latest weather system treating ya? Ain’t no matter if you got the polar vortex middle finger or the pineapple express mooning, […]

I may be one of the few (if not the only) vegetarian that happens to make killer meat burgers (for friends, of course). Though, I must confess I am a terrible veg-head and I am notorious for having a weak spot for chorizo and serrano ham, ha! (particularly having serrano ham in my bag while […]

Whoa, two posts in one week? Cray. Well, this post is on Baked The Blog, but still, it was made by yours truly. These lovely cookies got a mini revamp with some orange blossom water and a simple icing sugar pattern (rather than dusting the crap out of them). I find them perfect for tea […]

Well well. Who knew crust-less cheesecake could be so effin’ incredible. Not gonna lie, I am a fan of decadent cheesecake, and whenever I get presented with a “no bake” option I respond with a “no fucking way” answer – you know? You gotta do it right! This recipe in particular creates a cake that’s […]