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My aim is always to make recipes so delicious, they end up becoming family traditions.

I also write! Opinions, poetry, or whatever else feels right at the time.

From Augusta, Georgia and currently based out of New York City.

My Latest Posts


  • Back in Black
    Two years ago I stepped away from working in the culinary industry due to some medical issues that I was dealing with. The job I moved to was in retail with full insurance benefits. It was the first time that I had any amount of sick leave, paid time off, national holidays off with pay.Continue reading “Back in Black”
  • Salt is Not the Enemy
    Today I came across an article by NYMag on whether or not the salt added to restaurant food is killing us. The answer, despite what their weird salt hit piece says, is no. With political norms being shaken up around the country, old media publications are doing everything they can to distract you from theContinue reading “Salt is Not the Enemy”
  • Summer Cheddar and Veg Sandwich
    your favorite soft sandwich bread 1/4 green bell pepper 1/4 red bell pepper 2 leaves butter lettuce 3-4 cherry tomatoes, cut in half and lightly seasoned with salt 9-12 thin slices of cucumber 1 tbsp chopped roasted pistachios 2-3 oz sharp yellow cheddar 2 tbsp mayo salt and fresh pepper
  • Toasted Couscous Rice Pilaf
    1/2 cup pearl couscous 1 scallion, finely chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 of a yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/2″ knob of ginger, peeled and finely chopped 3 cups long grain rice, rinsed 3 times 2.5 cups water 1.5 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk 2 tsp hondashi stock powderContinue reading “Toasted Couscous Rice Pilaf”

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