I am into wooden boards! Of all shapes and sizes! These are a few of my favorites. The board I am holding is an antique Turkish bread board, and it's old! You can see that the wood split and copper was hammered in place to hold it together and restore it for good use. ... Read more
Sometimes it's the simplest things in life that taste the sweetest. Stone Fruit Chutney Over Brie is definitely in this category. So simple to make and it really wakes up your taste buds. Stone fruit is only in season a short time so grab bushels of cherries and nectarines NOW and what you can't eat; ... Read more
In the summertime, I am less interested in spending time in the kitchen prepping and cooking. Dishes that utilize all of the goodness from the earth and my garden that cook very quickly are winners in my book. My Shrimp with Basil Gremolata is fast and easy to prepare and incredibly tasty. Gremolata is an ... Read more
Market shopping in Paris is a must. Markets run every morning in various areas of the city. This is a quick selfie-video I took on my last trip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVQHtjK4t40 One of my favorite markets is in the Latin quarter and it's called Maubert Marche. It's so easy to find, just take the Metro, line 10 ... Read more
When I find something new that is crave-able... I can't wait to share it with my travelers and YOU! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkL0YY2SBCA Last year I happened upon this adorable sweet shop with its classic slate grey facade and huge crystal chandelier that beckoned me in. Aux Merveilleux de Fred in the Latin quarter of Paris has windowed ... Read more
When Lauren Palmer, the editor of The Art of Living Beautifully asked me to develop a grapefruit guacamole recipe for the summer issue of the magazine, I was skeptical. The inherit problem with grapefruit is their intense bitterness. As I thought about the combination, I began to get really excited. The key to a ... Read more
The French Riviera; playground for the rich and famous, will be the back drop for an amazing adventure for 7 travelers, in April 2020. The vibrant coastal town of Nice will be our hub for this week-long exploration of the area and Nice has it all. The magnificent cerulean blue Mediterranean ocean on one side, ... Read more
Hey you guys! Come see me at UP Inspired Kitchen, this Thursday from 9:00-1:00 and enjoy one of my fresh macarons on us! I'll be on hand to demonstrate this magnificent French treat! If it's not already, UP will be one of your new favorite places! The breakfast AND lunch menu is full of clean, honestly ... Read more
I ask you...is there any such thing as too many bubbles? I hear a resounding NO in my head, is that YOU? This is Mary who led us in a wonderful class on the effervescent world of French Champagne. We tasted lots of champagne and other goodies Charcuterie, Gougeres and the acclaimed Gillardeau oysters ... Read more
I am so excited to be partnering with We Ate Well Food Tours for their first ever POP-UP! It's a Parisian Picnic right here in McKinney!! Did you know French picnics are one of my favorite things? I'll be showing you how I create them for my husband and I on the reg. Such a ... Read more
