Since I have started keeping up a blog in late 2006, I have always heard my seniors say "never apologize for being busy, missing or not keeping up regular posting schedule". I get that. A blo...
A little update before I talk Salmon Bisque and Rhubarb Tarte Tatin...The workshop in Ireland sold out so fast that we decided to exceptionally open up four more spots. There are three remaining. So,...
Thank you all for your words of comfort and virtual hugs. I came to you from a very vulnerable place and your words held me strong throughout some pretty dark hours. Some comfort came from learning...
Today holds all the promises of a good day. It is my birthday. It is Mothers Day here in the US. And yet, it is a difficult day for my family yet again. In the last 5 months we have had to say...
My voice is raspy. My eyelids are heavy. My clothes are still in a pile by my bed. And I still have to find my slippers. Yet, my heart is full, my memories wonderful and my mind is a big mumble...
I just absolutely love this time of year. The temperatures may be higher than Spring feels like in other part of the world but we are still (and I insist on still) a few weeks away from scorching...
UPDATE: The registration page will go live Monday April 16th at 10am BST (British Summer Time). I will put a link here on this blog at 10am BST for everyone interested. Thank you! Hope to see you in....
I just sat down with a tartine and a glass of wine and thought out loud "I wish I could just take the weekend off and smell the roses". To which my husband sent me an inquisitive look similar...
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who registered for the workshop! It sold out in minutes! Cant wait to meet everyone! A very exciting moment.... the registration for my workshop in Northern Ireland is...
Before I talk about this comforting and tasty Vegetable Couscous, I would like to announce the annouce the winner of the "Where Women Cook: Celebrate!" book giveaway. Folks! Congratulations t...
Hello Summer! Yep, our Spring is already over here in South Carolina. Was nice to have it for about three weeks. But we have already moved on to going for late afternoon jumps in the ocean to wind...
We have been stocking on the bounty of Spring produce left and right lately. Strawberries, peas, rhubarb, ronde de Nice, baby Vidalias, etc... The farmers market is in full swing and my mind is...
You have no idea how excited I am to bring you another workshop I will be teaching this July. Over the past few weeks I have been working with the amazing Corrie Cadden, Chef and head tutor of the...
Thank you everyone for your get well wishes. It was a slow cooking/blogging week. Perfect opportunity to tell you about a project I was thrilled to be part of earlier last year. Along with some...
One of the things I always try to have on hand is a batch of soup. Does not matter the kind, but there is always one in the freezer, or one in the refrigerator or one simmering on the stove. This is....
The workshop is officially sold out! Thank you to everyone who registered so fast (30 minutes - boom - yall are amazing!). We are looking forward to meeting you all in...
I am really excited to announce another multi-day workshop that I will teaching with two of my favorite people Save the date for an amazing three day workshop in Seattle, Washington! Here are the...
I was going to start this by saying that I had not married into a typical Southern family but to tell you the truth, I cant think of one typical Southern home. Here in the South you can be from the...
It looks like the bout of bronchitis going around town has find a way to sneak into our house and beat me to pulp. Or at least it feels like it. I cant complain though. We each get sick about once a....
Its always excited to see someone realize their dreams. Pick up their courage, their doubts, their talent and creativity and just go for it. I got excited when Beatrice announced she was writing a...
Since Winter never really got here, we are and have been in Spring like mode for quite a few weeks over here. Local seasonal produce has been changing rapidly. Peas are sprouting, winter squash are...
The skies above the creek are getting black and threatening. On a Friday. Its warm. Its just getting pitch black and on the eve of a busy weekend, I am hoping to counteract the atmosphere with some...
Its been a game of hide and seek in our household for the past month or so. My better half has been playing music jobs left and right, on top of his day job. I, on the other hand, have been buried...
Imagine the scene last month: I am packing to go to Alabama where I am speaking at Food Blog South. I reach into the drawer for my business cards. Only this time, instead of finding my little black...
Soft, fragrant, pillowy morsels of dough encasing a cinnamon scented ring of apple goodness. Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts. These will make you turn into the worst poet. Granted. But oh sweetness, they...
To say that it has not really been good "soup weather" around here this winter would be an understatement. We have spent more days in short sleeves and sandals than in sweaters and boots. Gra...
Husband (giddy): yay...macarons! What kind? Me (matter of fact): they are filled with mascarpone and a bit of membrillo left over from the shoot the other day. Husband (amused): did you make them...
Its the little things that make me happy. Not just smiling. Truly happy. The little things that instantly make my eyes sparkle, my memories ramble and my step take a lighter beat. A wine my...
Studio wall with quick prints of the shots so far. Friday already. We are on the last day of the shoot for "Marmalade" by Elizabeth Field for Running Press (Fall 2012) and as usual at the end...
Heirloom Book Company, downtown Charleston. If you are looking for me, I am currently going through 1009 shots taken this past weekend for One Kings Lane. The online site will have a Tag Sale for...
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