It was that wonderful time of the year again — our annual Fall camping trip. This year instead of going to our usual canoe …
My Mother’s Wonton Soup
Since my mother moved back to Shanghai a couple months back, I’ve found myself not only missing her (terribly) but reminiscing back to all the …
Pumpkin Spice Granola
Okay enough with the decadent desserts for awhile, my expanding waist line is screaming for me to stop. I only have 40 more days til my …
VG Butcher Shop & La Duni
So for the past week artizone has been delivering artisan groceries to my home and let me tell you, a girl can get use to this …
Flavors from Afar & FM 1410
If you’ve been keeping up with my artizone posts, the site will launch next month! Which means, you have only about two more weeks until …
Yogurt Panna Cotta with Honey
My first panna cotta experience was actually with my first job working as an Assistant Pastry Chef at Bailey’s Prime. I was too embarassed …
POM Mulled Cider
There are several reasons why Fall is my favorite season: the changing leaves, the damp cool air, leggings and boots, squashes galore, and cozying up …
Moroccan Carrot Soup
Back in March, Collin and I purchased our very first home together. It was ragged, beaten down and was practically obliterated by termites. The woman …
POM Wonderful 5-Course Dinner

The almighty pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas and has been cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region of Asia, Africa and Europe. This mystical …
Artizone

The older we become the busier we get — busy building our careers, busy taking care of children, busy trying to make every thing work. …
Scardello Artisan Cheese and JJ&B Artisan Spreads

So it’s time to join me on a food adventure where we will tour the top artisans in Dallas that will be featured through Artizone …
Appetite for Good — Cosmo Jello Shots

Editor’s Note: Following the wonderful POM event last week and the New York City Wine and Food Festival, which POM was a proud sponsor in …
Artizone is coming to Dallas!

For the past few months I’ve been working on an awesome project for an international company called Artizone. It’s been very hard to keep this a …
Hawaiian Pork Sandwiches

I had a wonderful housewarming party this weekend — complete with a 40 pound roast pig, a keg full of ice cold beer and a …
Ribeye Crostinis with Caramelized Onions and Bleu Cheese

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received Nature’s Pride Multigrain bread and was asked to create an award winning recipe that would win me a trip to San …
Shiner Bock Drunksticks

Last weekend, Collin and I attended the Addison Oktoberfest — an annual beer festival that takes place in Addison Circle towards the end of September. We’ve gone …
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Event: Coppell Farmer’s Market

This past weekend my friend Eric and I decided to go on an adventure — to Coppell Farmer’s Market! I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter …
Creme Brulee with Citrus, Cardamom and Star Anise

I apologize for the lack of entries lately — I’ve been completely invested in spending most of my time with my mom, because she’s my …
Mini Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
I live for the holidays, it’s what I look forward to every year. Why? Well besides the obvious — spending time with family and friends, …