[caption id="attachment_5489" align="aligncenter" width="940"] I had the pleasure of meeting Owner Dain "Adam" Jones & Executive Chef Blaine Staniford at Austin FOOD & WINE Festival last month.[/caption] I know, I know it's a "Wordless Wednesday" post but this dish is worth more than just a picture....
[caption id="attachment_5585" align="aligncenter" width="940"] 50 Shades of Chicken? A little meat strung up to slowly roast by Chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine & Odd Duck.[/caption]...
[caption id="attachment_5575" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Chef Graham Elliot & Chef Merlin Verrier cutting it up at 2014's Austin Food & Wine Festival[/caption] The picture is priceless. The fun times had by all thanks to the comedic styling of Chef Graham Elliot & Chef Merlin Verrier should require...
It's Wordless Wednesday and today's photo is of one of my favorite all-time chefs Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel's show Bizarre Foods. I had the pleasure of interviewing Zimmern at 2013's Austin Food & Wine Festival (thanks to his fabulous assistant), which I will share again...
Four days is hardly enough to scratch the surface of the Big Easy. Was able to eat gluten-free while in the Big Easy, but working on creating classic New Orleans dishes when I get back home that are gluten-free like this beignet from the famous Cafe'...
This weekend's Austin FOOD & WINE Festival highlight was demo from Chef Graham Elliot & Chef Merlin Verrier. Consummate comedians who love food, they had the crowd in stitches, while whipping up their version of two American classics. With quick wit and repartee, the two chefs played off one another like...
Kids & Food: I love to capture precious moments like this photograph taken at the Austin Food and Fine Alliance "Wine & Swine" event last November. Ice cream cone courtesy of Chef Zack Northcutt, who stole this little girls heart and got a big smile with his...
Coping with death has it challenges. Some do better than others, but we all have those days where we just want to bury our head under the covers when coping with death and/or loss. A picture is worth a thousand words and my dog Harper put...
Did your mother or father ever tell you to "stop and take time to smell the flowers?" Life gets complicated in so many ways and sometimes we forget to stop and be grateful for the things that are going right or things we have in...
Food Network Kitchen Takes Flight! I'm really fortunate to be able to travel personally and professionally quite frequently! I've been airborne the last three week (West Coast to East Coast) and finding good food in airports can be tough! I'm always sussing out new spots in...
Wordless Wednesday - A Lesson in Grief It's been a rough few weeks, as last Friday we buried my grandmother. The last few days I've found myself all out of sorts, unable to concentrate, angry one moment, in tears the next. What I like to refer...
2013 ~ A year of learning to live in a joyful space This is how I hope to be spending 2013 - in a joyful space! Part of that is not over committing myself and I have to remember each day it's ok to say no....
I've always loved Christmas, as it was a time my entire family got together every year. This year that is not the case. It will just be myself, my mom, brother, grandmother and the dogs of course. And it is with this years gathering we...
For me food is about a connection. Food is what connects us all. It is the universal common denominator, the conversation starter, it's worth the fight! I am lucky enough to work in the food industry and travel for my job. While on a quick...
Attended a dinner party at my bosses home this evening and she had the most adorable salt & pepper set that had been passed down from her great great grandmother! How darn cute are the spoon and spatula!...
This is my dog Samuel "Sugar Booger" Walker. I've named him after my grandfather and he is just a love! It's amazing the unconditional love & joy they bring to our lives. It's been clinically proven that there are several health benefits to owning a...
I found this salt shaker with the Christmas Tree inside at Anthropology while treating myself to some retail therapy & just couldn't resist!...
She's my personal hero and I will miss her terribly when she is gone. I am honored that she has chosen to live out her last days in my home with me. I will miss you Grandma! This picture is from about 1-2 months ago. My...
