Have you tried it? In the battle between milk and dark chocolate, I’d choose the former every time. And yet, here I am, knee-deep in dark chocolate bars trying to name the best dark chocolate…
Comfort and flavor to spare. By the time 5 p.m. rolls around, it’s dark ( sigh ), my kids are hangry, and I need a meal that hits the table before everyone loses it—including myself.…
Skip the burn, not the cup. One of my favorite moments of any day is the first sip of coffee. Hot, iced, sweet, or black, I can safely say I’ve been a lover of all…
‘Tis the season. When it comes to eating seasonally , zucchini is the summer MVP. It’s one of those vegetables that shows up in abundance this time of year—at the market, in your CSA box,…
Salads > snacks. Disclaimer: salads aren’t my main focus at Trader Joe’s. I’m usually after fresh flowers, budget-friendly bananas, and seasonal treats . However, if I’m in a pinch for lunch and am looking for…
Cook, save, repeat. I love taking this final week to do a year-end review of what worked, what didn’t, and yes—reflect on favorite recipes I’ve cooked and loved throughout the year. We’ve shared so many…
Fire it up, baby. There’s something about summer that makes grilling feel inevitable. The longer days, the pull toward the backyard, the particular pleasure of cooking outside while something cold is in your hand—it all…
Choose your own adventure. Little-known fact: my career started in catering. When I moved to Austin at 21, I scored a job as an event planner for a catering company, totally unaware of how much…
Make the most of the season’s harvest. Simply put—food is comfort. There are specific recipes that bring you back to a particular moment or help you connect with a certain feeling. When my food can…
Warming winter meals. January feels like a deep exhale—a quiet reprieve after the rush of the holidays. The decorations are packed away, and the world slows, leaving space for reflection and restoration. In the kitchen,…
