This creamy and elegant Seafood Bucatini with Lemon Garlic Butter is a sophisticated but simple pasta dinner that comes together in 15 minutes and features your favorite shellfish in a creamy, buttery sauce. This is my go-to dinner when I’m craving a restaurant-quality meal but don’t want to order out. Bucatini is a luscious pasta […]
Welcome fresh spring produce with a colorful roasted vegetable dish. This bright and zippy recipe for Roasted Carrots with Shallots, Fennel, and Mint features seasonal specialties like tri-color carrots and fresh herbs tied together with a cardamom-spiced seasoning. When spring produce starts to pop up and holidays like Passover and Easter are around the corner, […]
Here we are finally! The day I get to bring you the content captured at February’s Secret Supper that happened just outside of the city at the base of Mount Hood on February 27th. This event was our biggest and most rewarding yet. It’s hard to believe that this was only our 3rd Secret Supper […]
Hi Friends! In my opinion, summer is all about grilling – something quick, easy and packed with flavor for those evenings with friends out back, escapes to cool water, weekends at the beach house and more. This recipe is everything you need and more for your weekend getaway – why? Well because it’s a 2 […]
….where we all long for spring and the warmth and vibrancy it brings. I developed this Quinoa salad with beet, radish and pickled rose petals recipe with just that in mind. This spring, I want to live out loud – in color, often. Whether that’s with shared or solo experiences, I intend to find moments […]
This gorgeous Baked Honey and Pistachio Cheesecake is an easy but impressive gluten-free dessert with a fluffy cream cheese filling and a crunchy, nutty topping. I’ve always loved the flavors of baklava, the traditional Greek dessert. Flaky, buttery layers of phyllo with sweet, sticky honey and plenty of creamy, crunchy nuts. But since I’m gluten-free, […]
It’s a New Year and I’m all about everything vibrant, fresh, and feel good. How about you? Really excited to introduce you to this Radicchio, Squash & Fennel salad with Pomegranate & Date Dressing. I spent last Saturday at the local farmers market here in Portland (one of my favorite places ever!) and was so […]
This paccheri pasta with braised lamb and wild mushrooms is the answer to your cravings for a comforting, hearty and richy flavored pasta dinner all winter long. And thanks to the quality ingredients from Bona Furtuna, you can bring real Italian flavors to your home kitchen. Braising is such a rewarding culinary endeavor. If you […]
Hi Friends! Welcome to my world, where there’s always a seat at my table for you. Consider yourself at home when you’re here. As you click through these pages, I hope you feel inspired and reminded that life is beautiful. My creative journey is not my own, but ours together. My journey with food began […]
These beautifully layered dessert parfaits feature sweet summer cherries and a nutty gluten-free crumble topping for a delightful and light dessert on a warm night. Living in the Pacific Northwest, it’s no surprise that I love cherries. We get some … Read More
Really excited to bring you this recipe for Smoked Deep Sea Tomato Jam & Goat Cheese Tart with Meyer Lemon Oil! This has to be one of my favorite recipes from this summer and it’s coming at you just in time for the end of summer tomato harvest. I developed this recipe to follow the […]
Welcome to November! I’ve been saying October is one of my favorite months of the year, and that is true. But one of those reasons is because it leads into November : )…. It’s the season where we shift into focusing more on gathering and treasure the beauty of spending time together. I seriously could […]
Homemade Peppermint Bark makes the perfect sweet treat for gifting this holiday season. This five-ingredient candy recipe is elegant, easily packable, and guaranteed to bring a smile to faces young and old. This year, treat yourself and your loved ones to the classic flavor pairing of white chocolate and peppermint in a delightfully snackable form. […]
Hey friends! Just back from Seattle and getting a few things wrapped up before my week starts. Had a wonderful time with my youngest brother exploring, eating, cooking.. of course shooting as well! Feeling refreshed from a weekend away- we enjoyed browsing the city shops, eating at one of my favorite places, The London Plane, […]
