A dark and stormy weeknight was the impetus to experiment and create a new recipe: Zippy Cajun Shrimp and Crab Toast with Corn, Bacon and Boursin.
This spring, one of my amaryllis is blooming a second time, just before spring gives way to summer. This is abnormal behavior for these beauties – but I’ll take it!
A quadrille, a poem of exactly 44 words using the word “honest”, captures a surprising realization: feelings of joy on a sad day.
Remembering my Dad, revisiting a couple of father/daughter poems and celebrating Father’s Day Weekend with burgers, lots of burgers.
There’s something innately satisfying about a savory and flavorful eggy custard nestled within pastry. This dish is going into my standard brunch rotation.
Home truths of the kitchen: if you RAP (Read, Assemble and Prep), you’re much more likely to make magic happen.
Poetry and prose have helped me process the shocking, gut-wrenching loss of a precious, unique, complicated person: my brother.
A creamy, spicy, pantry-inspired pasta featuring smoked salmon, jalapeños, and a handful of colorful veggies—crafted in a cozy Colorado cabin with only what was on hand.
A no-mayo twist on a classic, this creamy Avocado Egg Salad comes together with just a few ingredients. Made at Little House in the Rockies with limited provisions, it’s proof that simple, fresh flavors can still feel like a feast.
A serene retreat at Little House in the Rockies (away from Houston’s oppressive heat) brings stunning mountain views, R&R, and time for creativity in the kitchen.
A Glover Gardens take on a Southern summer classic
An updated photo of a fabulous, easy and quick pasta salad merits a reposting of the recipe.
A story of a hat and a shared sense of identity borne of innocent and playful times spent with friends while growing up at the beach.
A tale of a weary traveler ordering the perfect dinner, courtesy of a server who was an excellent menu consultant and a chef who was willing to give a sweet dessert a little spicy love.
I’ve probably been to Aberdeen a dozen times in the last eight years, for work and for pleasure. Work first, and then pleasure once I was enchanted by the city’s charms. Here’s a smattering of photos selected only for the light… I have so many more, and so many more stories to share… but that’s for another time.
Aioli is a critical success factor in this fabulous dish. Its creaminess and one-two punch of garlic and lemon balance perfectly with the zesty smokiness of the shrimp and the sweetness of the tomatoes.
The iris speaks to my soul more than any other flower. It’s gorgeous and stately, with delicate, fragile petals but sturdy enough to grow wild.
My latest learnings, observations and recommendations about how to navigate international travel, with stories about how I landed on them.
Vote for me / Glover Gardens in the Fav Chef contest. I’m gobsmacked tp have reached the Top 20. I’m the long shot, but your votes put me in this position, and now I want to WIN!
