Writing

  • SLW September Remake: Snap to Styled

    SLW September Remake: Snap to Styled

    I’m going to change up the monthly challenges this month. I don’t know if you’ve seen it before, but I love the Restaurant Project from Stephen Hamilton. Each week or…

  • Scallion Salsa Verde

    Scallion Salsa Verde

    I was recently at a potluck and learned an important lesson about myself. I shouldn’t be allowed to stand next to the salsa verde. At least, not if anyone else…

  • Budget “Linen”

    Budget “Linen”

    If you find yourself drooling over pricey French Linen tablecloths, head over to Home Depot and check out their canvas painter’s drop cloths. A 6′ X 9′ canvas is only…

  • SLW July/August Challenge: Matt’s Ultimate Summer Salad

    SLW July/August Challenge: Matt’s Ultimate Summer Salad

    It’s no secret around here that I am a huge fan of Matt Armendariz and Adam Pearson. Both personally and professionally, these guys are some of my favorite people around.…

  • Buckwheat Polenta Scones

    Buckwheat Polenta Scones

    My dearest favorite scones, You are so fluffy and light, and I love your for it. I really do. You always put a smile on my face on a grey…

  • Wobbly Plates by atelierBB

    Wobbly Plates by atelierBB

    Don’t you just love the charming colors and textures of these Wobbly Plates’ biscuit bowls.

  • Ricotta Drop Doughnuts with a Fresh Cherry Sauce

    Ricotta Drop Doughnuts with a Fresh Cherry Sauce

    I think I mentioned in my last post, that after a couple of months hiatus from doughtnuts everyday for the book, I have been a bit doughnut crazy once again.…

  • Vetkoek with Bacon Bourbon Jam

    Vetkoek with Bacon Bourbon Jam

    June 5th was National Doughnut Day. Did you make doughnuts? I was out of town, so I sadly missed it this year, but I’ve been making up for it since…

  • Blue Multi-purpose Kitchen Holder

    Blue Multi-purpose Kitchen Holder

    Just picturing this with little ice cream cones stuck in it. Love it! From Wisteria, $36 US

  • Bunny Chow and Buttermilk Rusks

    Bunny Chow and Buttermilk Rusks

    What better mementos could you bring home from a trip than a handful of new recipes? They don’t take up space in your suitcase, and you’ll have them for years…

  • Lions and Tigers and Bunnies, Oh My

    Lions and Tigers and Bunnies, Oh My

    Ok. There weren’t any tigers. But there were certainly lions, elephants, cape buffalo, cheetahs, vultures, white rhinos, ostriches, crocodiles, hippos, wildebeasts, zebras, giraffes, wild dogs, hyenas, impala, water bucks, elans,…

  • Off We Go

    Off We Go

    In just a few hours, I’m going to be hopping on a plane to another season. There will be butt-numbing numbers of hours watching personal video, reading and listening to…