Some of the best dishes are separated, sitting in your pantry and refrigerator, longing for you to put them together, and so delicious its silly….and the crazy thing is, we think we have to go out and buy something because we didn’t take the time to get creative. Last night I had to make a […]

My dear friend and basically family, Iba, asked me to help him cater for two private events during SXSW. It was great experience and a good way for me to get in the kitchen again. Thanks for the experience Iba!! Oh, and you should all go and eat at Cazamance-amazing, amazing african fusion food.

I can’t help but think back to the farm where Mark and I spent three months working and learning about organic gardening and sustainable living. Looking at the land we were on and the food that it produces leaves no wonder why the meals we created were inspirational, healthy, and delicious. I think everyone would […]

I work with families and I work with food. It’s a symbiotic relationship. I fulfill my personal goal (spreading my passion for teaching and nourishing food) while meeting others where they need to be met in order for them to attain their goals. Who inspires who? I don’t rightfully know:) Here is where it started…… […]

I feel so honored and loved to have family that will support me and let me come turn their kitchen upside down to create a four course meal. I have to admit, I was a little nervous about the menu…I woke up at 7am and thought to myself, “what the hell am I thinking making […]

My uncle gave this book to me yesterday because he said he thought the recipes were similar to the way I like to cook…indeed!! It is awesome and I really appreciate the journey the author had to endure to create this book. The author, Jane Summerfield, traveled to each state in the US and interviewed […]

Casa De Luz is an all organic vegetarian restaurant in Austin off of Toomey street. Yesterday I volunteered two hours out of my day to prep in the kitchen for last night’s Veggie tacos and cauliflower soup. I need my kitchen time and I unfortunately haven’t been able to cook in my own (hazard of […]

After having a week of veggie meals with a smile on his face and a gratuitous attitude, my husband suggested we go to a newish Austin restaurant for our date night. I was ready for some guilty pleasure as well so we headed off to Contigo for a much-needed dining experience. It was awesome! I am […]

Homeless and unemployed is the current situation for my husband and I, but do we want your sympathy…no! We still get to eat like champs thanks to some wonderful friends and family that take us in and let me cook in their kitchen. The past few nights we have been staying with my brother, sister-in-law, […]

My mom asked me if I would cook dinner for her friends and her friend’s vegetarian brother….uhh, yes please! (My parents are being such good sports with my new love of plant based cooking and they are sacrificing their nights of meat-eating to humor me and let me feed them anything fresh and natural….however; I […]