Art in the Age Rhuby

It’s amazing what the World of spirits are doing out there, mixologists from all around the world are concocting combinations that go beyond the classics and cleverly updated with a new and modern...

Salmon Burgers

There’s something about a good burger that tickles my heart: a warm soft, crusty bun, a nice flavorful patty oozing with juicy goodness and that magical condiment that just brings it all together....

Peanut Butter Nutella Crepes

Summer came and went with a whisper, as time slipped through my fingers — another year has almost past, though sometimes I wish it wouldn’t. Amidst a flurry of work and struggles, it all becomes...

Ricotta Pancakes with Banana Pecan Syrup

Nothing really beats the smell of pancakes and bacon cooking on the stove in the mornings. It’s a wonderful way to welcome the weekend and even a better excuse to stay in your pajamas just a little...

Ice Cream Cupcakes

Baking can be a pain sometimes. The measurements have to be exact, technique should be on point and timing is everything. But sometimes all you wanna do is throw some stuff together and expect it...

Portraits II

Black and White

Restaurant Food II

Lately…

I was teaching one of my students last week, trying to explain to him the importance of rhythm when playing piano — “Now M, rhythm is one of the life forces of music, without it, it lacks form! It...

Tomato Recipes

One of my favorite things to do for friends is pampering them with food. It’s always been my way of saying “Hey dude, I really love you, thanks for always being so great.” Plus it’s a great...

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

With another year under the belt, life continues to serve unexpected surprises. The Age of Question seems to only deepen with time as I find myself slowly inching towards 30. Does anyone know when...

Chefs for Farmers

With our food supply in constant headlines – the dangers of GMOs, the inhumane treatment and processing of animals, the use of poisonous pesticides used in our produce – we rely on our unspoken...

Elotes

There’s something wonderful about Elotes — the refreshing aromas of lime and cilantro, the smokiness from the slight char, the sweetness of the kernels…it’s like this happy awesome party in your...

Honey Lavender Popsicles

My mother has been reiterating a message recently over our phone calls — “Always take care of yourself. Your health is most important.” I’m convinced my mother is Confucius in a disguise you see,...

Japan in Photos: Part 3

As a photographer, there are certain moments that you wish for — a good photo is about light and timing with a vision of imagination. Because our trip was planned around cherry blossom season,...

Japan in Photos: Part 2

With Eric on board, our group was now complete. Let the games begin! We spent the weekend exploring Tokyo — where we scoured the markets for street food, wandered around Meiji Shrine and relaxed at...

Japan in Photos: Part 1

Time flies when you’re having fun…it’s hard to believe in a blink of an eye February suddenly melted into April. It’s been a year since our honeymoon in Europe and this year, we decided our...

DIY Sandwich Bar

It’s hard to believe Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. To be honest, I’m not really an avid fan of football but I sure do LOVE the snacks: spicy wings, 7-layer dip, sandwiches and wraps…the...

Grapefruit Negroni

As you know I’m not much of a drinker. A genetic mutation causes my body to process alcohol as if it were poison. Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t stop me when I’m out at an event, a dinner, or when...

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Toast

Shrimp. Toast. Bacon. Yes, it’s ridiculously delicious. Chinese New Year is just around the corner and it’s the year of the Dragon! Apparently dragons love shrimp toast, bacon-wrapped shrimp toast...

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

“ The nuns taught us there were two ways through life – the way of nature and the way of grace. You have to choose which one you’ll follow. Grace doesn’t try to please itself. Accepts being...

Soba Noodles with Fried Egg

As this New Year begins, I reflect on the goals I hope to accomplish this year. The certain milestones I should aim for. And improvements and lessons learned from wrong turns and experiences. I...

Brown Sugar Sage Panna Cotta with Spiced Candied Walnuts

I’ve eyed Food52 for awhile now – drooling over their recipes, fawning over their contests, so this week I figured what the hell, I’m going to go for it! So this week the contest was Your Best...

A 2011 Review

It’s been a good year. I started my own business. I made lots of yummy food, mostly healthy with some desserts. I got married and had a Hallowedding. I started a garden; though a challenging year,...

Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen

With a new year ahead of us, we’re full of new ideas and changes. We’ve become more curious – especially about our food: pushing to connect to our roots again, striving to find the true origins of...

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

During the holidays, one of my favorite things to do is baking. It’s this beautiful meditation as baking takes a patient heart, a careful eye and most certainly a sweet tooth. When the weather is...

The Number Four

When it comes to alcohol, I’d be what people would call a “weenie”. I almost wince at the sharpness of most liquors, sometimes to the point of tears. But let’s quit the dramatics and get down to...

Holiday Berry Champagne Cocktail

It’s hard to believe we’re already in December. Where did this year go? As the days quickly approach towards the Holiday season, we’re filled with urges to celebrate — Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!...

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Did everyone have a wonderful and fulfilling Thanksgiving this year? Full of turkey, corn bread, casseroles, pies, and stuffing galore? With our fridges packed with leftovers, there are endless...

Happy Friendsgiving

My favorite holiday of the year is hands down, Thanksgiving. Growing up, my family didn’t have many Thanksgiving traditions – it was a foreign holiday that we never really embraced. But I’d always...