I have spent the past few days retracing the steps that led to making March 23, 2015 the day I stepped out of addiction and into recovery. There had been plenty of mornings prior, filled with regret, swearing, “I’ll never drink again.” But, those momentary secret declarations preceded predictable backsliding, where I’d find myself stashing yet […]
Looking for food photography classes? The first place I announce them is via e-mail to my food photography subscriber list. Get on the LIST and stay tuned for upcoming dates. My Photo Story I didn’t plan to be a photographer, despite receiving a BFA in Art History. I thought I needed a “real” job. I […]
Chalk this one up to another one of those “why the heck was I scared to make…” recipes. For years, I was convinced that making homemade pasta was reserved for Italian grandmas and James Beard winners. Not so, people, not at all so. I got a bee in my bonnet to finally break out our unused […]
This recipe is a double ‘cha-ching!” For one, throwing around the term ‘chimichurri’ at a dinner party makes you sound like a gourmand. But, more importantly, it’s easy on the wallet. Skirt steak is one of the cheapest cuts out there ($5 to $6 per pound). Yep, you’re fancy but still coming in under budget. […]
This recipe is one that brings our whole family together. A few years ago Ryan mentioned how much he loves smoked salmon, especially on a bagel with cream cheese. I quickly discovered that packaged smoked salmon is expensive and most times, too salty for my tastes. Fortunately, we had inherited a smoker from my in-laws, […]
Have you had McDonald’s Shamrock Shake? I remember getting so excited for March when I was a kid just so I could get one of those neon green, minty shakes. I was recently reminded of this annual tradition and figured it would be easy enough to replicate the recipe at home, though slightly better for […]
“What’s with all the eggs, Joanie?” I know, I know. Egg salad, eggs benedict casserole, quiche, I’m outta control! Truth is, I’ve been working with Hickman’s Family Farms. They’re based right here in Buckeye, Arizona (since 1944) and as part of a Deviled Egg contest, they delivered 15 dozen eggs to my house. No, that’s not […]
Devoured Phoenix is, in my opinion, the premiere culinary event in Arizona. What sets it apart from the multitude of other culinary opportunities? Maybe it’s the modern setting within the Phoenix Art Museum that makes it extra special, or the talented folks from Local First Arizona who are behind it. What I do know, this event fuels […]
Are you hosting a soiree at your casa for Easter? I know, the ham’s non-negotiable and auntie’s hot cross buns will make an appearance, but I wanted to throw a colorful curveball on the table this year. Hello beets, take us to magenta colored Funky Town! Perhaps tea sandwiches are passe and egg salad, pedestrian. […]
When St. Patty’s rolls up, it’s time to roll out the corned beef and cabbage in true American fashion. That’s right, American, not Irish. Last year social media spread the word that corned beef and cabbage are as Irish as spaghetti and meatballs. Ooooooops…But, that’s not keeping me from boiling up a brisket on March 17th. […]
Deep Dish Spaghetti Pizza Pie. It’s totally, completely, exactly what it sounds like. Putting all three carb-o-licious favorites together in one crazy dinner recipe. This recipe came when I remembered back to a spaghetti pie recipe my Mom made when we were kids. The crust was spaghetti noodles held together with cheese and topped with sauce. I […]
A picture is worth 1000 words, or in this case, 1000 batches of lemon tarts. As mentioned in prior recipes (Chicken Scaloppine, Arugula Citrus Salad) I’ve got a lemon tree (and a tangelo tree) that keeps on giving. Ryan claims expertise in lemon bars, so I set to work to fulfill his requirements for a […]
