My love and appreciation for Mexican food developed when I moved to Chicago in 2001. What does Chicago have to do with Mexican food? While Chicago is of course nowhere close to Mexico, it has the second largest population of Mexican immigrants in the United States (Los Angeles is first). That statistic is from 2014, so … Continue Reading
Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity… Am constantly repeating this to myself. Nevertheless, I have a tendency to make life more complicated than it ought to be. Seems as though I always take the long, meandering path, rather than the direct route, from point A to point B. Maybe this stems from the fact that I really … Continue Reading
Was not always a fan of eggplant. Growing up, my exposure to eggplant consisted of eggplant Parmesan laden with cheese, red sauce, and breadcrumbs. In recent years, I discovered that there are all sorts of varieties of eggplant beyond the typical Italian globe. And, not to mention, lots of things you can do with eggplant … Continue Reading
Aren’t these egg yolks a magnificent shade of orange? The yolks are so naturally vibrant. Trust me when I say these eggs taste as good as they look/photograph. Procured these beauties from P.A. Bowen Farm in Southern Maryland; the farm is owned by Sally Fallon and Geoffrey C.Morell. If the name Sally Fallon Morell rings … Continue Reading
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” I love this quote; it sits in a frame on my desk. The moment I packed my bags and set foot on foreign land, I knew I would never be the same. Travel has changed me. Changed my … Continue Reading
