Stories from a culinary school grad who likes to talk — a lot If you’re a follower you may have noticed this title looks a little different than my usual ones. That’s for two reasons. One — this article is different from my others; I don’t have a recipe today…

Recipes from a culinary school grad who likes to talk — a lot — If you’re anything like my family, you overcook on Thanksgiving. You make one tray of mashed potatoes, and ask another family member to also bring a tray of mashed potatoes. Then you sigh at the amount of “unexpected” leftovers you now have to stuff in your fridge. …

Recipes from a culinary school grad who likes to talk — a lot I’ve been gone for a minute. Not because I don’t have anything to write — I’ve got lots in the drafts. But I’ve been busy. Work is picking up around the holidays and I had family visiting…

Recipes from a culinary school grad who likes to talk — a lot My first attempt at glazed carrots was Thanksgiving about 3 or 4 years ago. I definitely did not know how to glaze anything, I just thought it sounded good. I chopped up some regular carrots, cooked them…

Gratitude Finally guys! The little seedling that is my Medium account has begun to sprout and is now a tiny sapling! I hit the 100 follower count needed to apply to the Medium Partnership program. I published an article about two weeks ago speaking on my steady climb towards 100…

Recipes from a culinary school grad who likes to talk — a lot It may be time to retire yams and marshmallows. Don’t get me wrong, they’re a classic and nostalgic Thanksgiving side, but I think we can do better. This, is better. Every single year when fall rolls around…

Stories from a culinary school grad who likes to talk — a lot This pasta dish is both completely delightful, and a good example of how I normally cook at home. No recipe to begin with, just the brainchild of random trips to the grocery store and a very active…

Stories from a culinary school grad who likes to talk — a lot As I’ve mentioned in a few of my previous articles, I work at a specialty olive oil shop. We sell a whole host of other items, but our olive oils are definitely the focal point. A big…

My mother has a word for when inspiration hits and she just has to share; she calls it musing. As in, she’s my muse, and whenever she has an idea for something I should cook, she’s participating in the process of “musing”. My mom has funny words for just about…