Dairy-Free Vanilla Pomegranate Cheesecake is a decadent dessert made for celebrations. With a crunchy gluten-free hazelnut-cardamom crust, and a custardy coconut-based cheesecake filling, you can’t go wrong with this stunning fruit-topped dessert for Christmas, or any holiday. How to Make … Read More Hi Friends! Welcome to Thanksgiving week – one of my absolute […]
I was super excited at the beginning of the year to launch the first Scratch Session of 2016. Eva and I had been talking for quite some time about how we wanted to do small cooking classes with various topics … Read More
I have always wanted to go to Pennsylvania. Not only because the history is beyond cool (one of the original 13 colonies AND it’s where the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted). On top of that I’ve heard great things about Pittsburgh. Of course we all know about the Pittsburgh Steelers football team but there […]
Well here we are, the week of Christmas! Are you ready? I was hoping to be able to pull together a festive, holiday post and wasn’t sure I would be able to pull it off, but I made it happen … Read More
Summer might be winding down, but that doesn’t mean there should be any less color on your dinner plate. Beets are hardy root vegetables that make themselves available well into the winter. And the best part is that there are … Read More Ricotta, Roasted Beet and Thyme Pizza is a healthy and vibrant spin […]
My new space is everything I’d hoped it would be; bright, airy, light and just stunning in the simplest way. In searching the Portland market for my new abode earlier this Spring, I knew I wanted to be in the … Read More
One of the many things I love about the holidays is decorating the Christmas tree! As you know from prior years I am a big believer of keeping your tree decor fresh. It’s fun to make it fresh … Read More There are many ways to approach holiday and tree decoration, and I’m […]
I’m all about taking risks, trying new things and being incredibly adventurous. Easier said than done, but in my life, some of the most beautiful, fulfilling experiences have come through being intentional and going beyond the unexpected. In this space, the reward of taking that step is often insurmountable. Whether I’m in a new country […]
I recently had the privilege of launching a long table gathering series here in Portland on July 18th alongside Eva Kosmas Flores and Suzanne Fuocco ! The event was a massive success and I couldn’t have asked for a more … Read More
Working from home is amazing. But only if you have a space that you love. How many times have you slid last weeks mail pile aside on the dining room table and opened your laptop? That’s definitely real … Read More
This Blood Orange, Buratta, and Pistachio Salad is an effortless and light wintertime dish that strikes a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, citrusy, and savory. While summer might be the height of salads brimming with ripe tomatoes, herbs, and … Read More
Who doesn’t like ice cream? Truly, have you ever met anyone who’s said no? It’s been a hot summer week here in Portland so it’s the perfect time to share this post for Vanilla Bean & Cardamom Crème Fraîche … Read More Wild scallops are marvelous and a favorite dish of mine to prepare. […]
Today was the perfect Autumn day, and one I thoroughly enjoyed being that I had the opportunity to do what I love most: cook and shoot. It’s been quite a while since I’ve had the time to do a … Read More It’s hard to believe it’s already been a couple of weeks since […]
Wondering what to treat yourself with this weekend? With it being so close to the weekend (hello Friday!), let it be known that I highly recommend this Grace Kelly Cocktail. It encompasses some of my favorite things and is the … Read More These chicken wings are easy and something everyone will love. The key […]
