Blog Archives for category Culinary Conversations

The Best Cookies Ever

Sometimes I feel like a broken record, but again, can we get a round of applause for Martha Stewart and… Continue reading »

Edna Lewis’ Peach Cobbler

Edna Lewis, sometimes referred to as the ‘Grand Dame of Southern Cooking’ was as inspiring in everyday life as she… Continue reading »

Is Black Rice the New Brown Rice?

The newest superfood craze to hit the kitchen is black rice, also known as forbidden or longevity rice.  This purple-hued… Continue reading »

Delectable French Sandwiches

Hands down, one of the best cooking shows on television is French Food at Home with Laura Calder, which airs… Continue reading »

A Much Anticipated Meal

Last night Scott made me a welcome home dinner that frankly, it the stuff that foodie dreams are made of. … Continue reading »

L’ultimo Giorno en Italia

After spending three and a half months in Italy, dedicating my time to cooking and tasting the country’s unique cuisine,… Continue reading »

Arrivederci Sorrento

Isn’t it funny how towards the end of an extended stay somewhere, time seems to syphon faster and faster before… Continue reading »

Grazie Mille, Ristorante Tasso

Six weeks ago I began the second half of my culinary externship here in the lovely Sorrento, Italy.  I transitioned… Continue reading »

Positano: Take Two

I decided to spend my last solo-weekend on the Amalfi Coast before Scott arrives next Saturday, back in breathtaking Positano. … Continue reading »

Mio Fine Settimana in Amalfi

Literal translation: My weekend in Amalfi.  Implied translation:  I-had-such-a-marvelous-weekend-in-Amalfi-that-I-can-hardly-type-fast-enough-or-even-begin- to-fully-communicate-the-town’s-beauty-to-you-in-this-blog- post.  (Phew…feels good to get that out.) Let’s start with… Continue reading »