I may be the only person on Earth who likes grocery stores. Oddly fascinated by them, actually. I can spend hours in a supermarket, marveling over this new perverse concoction or that, engaging in some passive cart voyeurism. The one time of year I don't enjoy the aisles, … [Read more...] about Sanity-Saving Thanksgiving Supermarket Shopping Guide
Turkey Day Jitters? Join Me for a Thanksgiving Online Cooking Class Nov 12
Join me on Nov. 12th for a 90-minute Thanksgiving online cooking class where we'll cover how to spatchcock a turkey (as pictured above) so it cooks in half the time plus how to make perfect versions of classic side dishes using French techniques. Please note: All lessons are … [Read more...] about Turkey Day Jitters? Join Me for a Thanksgiving Online Cooking Class Nov 12
October 2023 Classes – “Normandy Meets the Northwest” — In Person & Online
Join the online class on Sunday, October 22nd! I've been thinking about a sustainable way to host classes and settled on a concept. Each month, I'll pick a theme and a menu and teach it multiple times both online and in person. You can purchase online via the links below. All … [Read more...] about October 2023 Classes – “Normandy Meets the Northwest” — In Person & Online
Anna Maria Island Cooking Getaway – January 2024
4 Days/3 Nights of Cooking, Tasting and InspirationTwo sessions: January 13-16th, January 16th-19th Whether you’re a seasoned cook or you need a crash course on how to chop an onion, this body- and soul-feeding beach getaway is for you. We’ll focus on fundamental techniques … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Island Cooking Getaway – January 2024
I Never Had a Barbie, and I’m OK With That
I never had a Barbie growing up. I had a single cheap knockoff, but never an honest-to-God Barbie. All my life, I harbored this notion my parents gave the matter deep thought. Perhaps they considered her an insufficient role model? Or, they feared giving me an inferiority … [Read more...] about I Never Had a Barbie, and I’m OK With That
