Roasted Tomato Butter with Fresh Thyme
You know you have tomatoes in your fridge. And we all know you have butter. One of my absolute favorite cooking techniques is roasting. The way that it caramelizes simple ingredients and brings out a whole new level of flavor baffles me every time. This recipe is...
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Here’s-to-Life Potato Chip Crusted “Fried” Chicken Sliders with Passion Fruit Orange Guava Slaw
The title of these sliders is a mouthful. And so were they. As most of you know, this is not just a food blog. This is an ongoing tale about life and learning and growing and experiencing new things. For the past two weeks I've been in Hawaii with my family. My...
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Sweet & Savory Orange Goat Cheese-Stuffed Figs
Sometimes, in my small downtown one bedroom apartment...I pretend to have my own TV show. Don't worry, I haven't lost my marbles. This is something I've been doing for well over twenty years. Case and point: Below is the actual caption for this photo written by my...
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Coconut Fig Jam
Dear Tom Hanks, I'm sorry there were no figs on your island. In this simple 15 minute recipe I've combined two of my favorite flavors. Fresh figs and fresh coconut. The nutty flavor of the coconut combined with sweet figs and a hint of vanilla create a jam that will...
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The “I’m going for it” Breakfast Sandwich: Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin with Cream Cheese, Pancetta + Fresh Herbs
When I share with someone that I have a passion for food, I generally get the same response. "Well then why are you so little..." It's as if they took my love for eating as a declaration of stuffing my pockets with cheeseburgers when nobody is looking. Although most...
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Partner with Fanfare
Own a local business? Bar, hair salon, spa, bookstore, pet store, photography studio... Partner with me! While I prepare a short food demonstration, feed the crowd, and provide an exciting and nourishing experience--your store will be overflowing with hungry...
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