Is it wrong to anthropomorphize a plate of greens? Is it true that just by looking at a photo of beautiful ingredients, it’s almost as satisfying as eating them*? After spending an hour with the prolific Chef Jessica Smith this week, it was clear I was in the presence of a true food artist. Drooling over … Continued
For 25 years I have had the good fortune of journeying “home” to be with family in upstate New York during the summer months. It is where I spent my childhood and young adult years. The slow pace of daily living on Lake George in the Adirondacks completes me. I crave it all winter … Continued
Our out of town guests always insist on a Mexican meal (or two!) when they visit Yakima for a weekend, knowing that we are extremely spoiled because of the many authentic Mexican restaurants and taco vans located throughout the Valley. For about the past ten years, I have attempted to make Mexican-styIe beans but the inconsistency with each outcome lead me … Continued