Ep. 24 Culinary History of the 4th of July
#culinaryhistoryofthe4thofjuly One of the most memorable moments of my food writing career was when my Australian Sister-in-law sent me...


Creating a feast on Memorial Day: Cooking Al Fresco Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
#memorialdaycooking #cookingoutside #Springholidaycooking #pansearedtuna #cocoslatestbite Cooking Outside is one of my favorite things to...


Cooking Flexitarian- For Palentine's Day & Avocado Chocolate Mousse Recipe
A couple of years ago I held a Palentine dinner party for some of my closest friends in the food business after Valentine's day because...


Chocolate, the Food of Love
This lavish chocolate make-ahead dessert without the work will pave the way to your valentine’s heart. Did you know that chocolate...


Flexitarian Gumbo is Perfect for National Soup Month
Typically, in Louisiana, January is a popular month for soup. With mild Fall and Spring Seasons, Winter seems to be the best time to eat...


All Seasons Salad is Great anytime of the year!
One of my favorite recipes of all time is this salad. I love it because it can be used all year round just by changing a few of the...


Throw me something, mister!
#mardigrashistory #mardigras The battle cry of the revelers​ is usually Laissez le bon temps rouler! which means "Let the good times...

Mezze Boards For a Holiday Treat
The Mezze Board The countries that border the Mediterranean Sea all have one thing in common- They all produce delicious ingredients from...


Plant-Based Options For The Holidays Are Easy Swap-Outs
This time of the year I get lots of questions from my students in my classes about cooking plant-based options for the holidays. There...


Insanely Easy and Delectable Toscana Salsa Bruschetta
When I had my catering business and restaurant, we had to be extremely efficient with our purchasing dollars. As a general rule, our...

