Ever get one of those emails that makes you smile?! I did last week. Nick Natour, owner of Mignon, invited me to try their lunch menu. I’ve found that it can be overwhelming reading a menu for the first time. Beef, lamb, pork, poultry and seafood — as well as Continue Reading
Who said Fall recipes couldn’t be healthy?
Hi all, long time no write! Last night, my girlfriend and I created a hearty (and healthy!) dinner that’s perfect now that the weather’s getting a little cooler. I present to you grilled pork chops with caramelized apple and fennel and a emerald salad. The salty pork chops were a Continue Reading
Healthy meets Comfort Food
I’m always looking for a delicious unconventional recipe to try. I was was recently given a copy of Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm, from MasterChef Season 1 winner Whitney Miller. The book has a lovely feminine, vintage feel and lots of beautiful photos. The recipes are Southern and, for the Continue Reading
Sweet Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Sliders
There is just no other way to describe California strawberries…well, basides the fact that they’re deliciously juicy, bursting with flavor, perfectly ripe and ready to enjoy as soon as you see them. Did you know that 1 cup of strawberries has 160% Vitamin C, which is higher than oranges?! Another added benefit is Continue Reading
Light and Delicious Fish and Pasta Dish
The delicate and light flavor of tilapia makes it one of my favorite fish to cook with, simply because I don’t have to worry too much about what flavors I’m pairing it with. While some fish require careful planning in order to take into consideration all of the flavor combinations, Continue Reading
Chicken roll-ups with roasted vegetable stuffing
As a big proponent of healthy living and eating, I tend to do a bulk of my weekday munching at home where I can control my calories a little better. Last night I had a craving for chicken and vegetables (no surprise there), but wasn’t thrilled with cooking the same Continue Reading
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