The morning struggle is real y’all. As work gets crazier and crazier on the days leading up to summer, my desire to push snooze is that much more profound. As silly as it sounds, knowing a bulletproof breakfast awaits me helps to ameliorate the pain of a 5:45am alarm. …
For some it’s the crispy buttermilk fried chicken, savory deviled eggs, or hearty shrimp ‘n grits. For others it may be the succulent peach cobbler or buttermilk pie with that instantly transports you back to your grandmother’s kitchen table in one nostalgic bite. For me…it’s always been the pimento cheese….
As I sit here with the soothing steam of my echinacea tea swirling around the computer screen, buried in a mountain of tissues, I am battling with how to even begin writing about food seeing as I can’t smell or taste anything today due to a stubborn sinus infection. Terrible, right? …
Hi, friends. I hope your 2016 is off to a lovely start. Last week on instagram I shared a little bit of my heart behind why I am opting out of “New Year’s Resolutions” this year. No, it’s not that I’m lazy or complacent (most of the time at least). Quite the contrary. My intention for 2016 is, in fact, one of the most difficult goals I’ve ever set for myself. It’s not quantitative or easily measurable. Those kinds of goals are arguably more cut-and-dry and include a logical pathway to success, even if it’s to run a marathon by September (you run.) or read a book every month (you read.) …
Christmas is almost here, y’all! If you’re like me, you may just now be dreaming up a menu for a special holiday meal with loved ones. Around here, our (food-related) non-negotiable traditions are tamales every Christmas Eve and a Chateubriand (beef tenderloin) for Christmas Day. The rest is up to whoever’s feeling particulary inspired in the kitchen. …
Dear foodie followers/friends,
How is everyone? I thought I would try something different by writing a post in letter format. Letter writing is such a sacred yet dissipating art and it’s a sad shame. There is a strange paradox that even in this ever-expanding blogosphere and social media realm where you can plug in anytime, anywhere with anyone, that authentic relationships and soul-hugging conversation seem more precious and difficult to come by….
Happy first day of Spring! To me, the start of spring signifies the end (hopefully) to a bitter winter, a glimmer of hope as the temperatures climb and our surroundings are reinvigorated with energy and newness….
The mere idea of “shrimp ‘n grits” engenders a contented sensation that radiates warmth all the way to my core; doesn’t it for you? Whether you’re making a hearty, low-country version of shrimp ‘n grits or a spicier, richer Creole version, with this recipe you simply can’t go wrong….
I don’t know about you, but a little part of me is relieved that the last sugar-centric holiday (for a while) has come and gone. Love you Christmas, love you Valentine’s Day, but I’m ready to truly reset and be kind to my body with what I put into it. While I am not a fan of the detox-retox cycle (aka being “bad” then being “good”) as it is incredibly guilt-inducing, I think it’s always an opportune time to include more healthy recipes to your menu rotation. That way, we eliminate the guesswork from the eternal question “what’s for dinner?” and minimize the chances of making unhealthy choices. …
Feliz February, friends! With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I thought I would share a super simple dessert that is as healthy as it is nutritious (well, sans the ice cream..but really, who’s guna leave that out?). These dark chocolate balsamic roasted pears truly hit all corners of the palate. The rich, tangy dark chocolate balsamic vinegar* infuses the fruit with a sumptuous depth of flavor. When spooned over your favorite ice cream (I am a sucker for Lick’s Caramel Salt Lick flavor) and topped with salty pepitas, this dessert is some serious melt-in-your mouth perfection. You won’t even miss all the fat and calories. Enjoy!…