Southwestern Butternut Squash Bisque

Southwestern Butternut Squash Bisque

Honestly, never been a huge soup person with a few exceptions – my Maa’s tomato soup with homemade croutons, pasta fagioli (cause I’m basically half Italian growing up in Shaolin), and Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup, until I found out it’s made with chicken stock and has enough fat and sodium for a months worth of …

Sponsored: Strawberry Thyme Gin Smash & Sugar Snap Pea Culinary Pairing

Sponsored: Strawberry Thyme Gin Smash & Sugar Snap Pea Culinary Pairing

As a chef, it is important for me to work with ingredients that are versatile, fresh, and flexible. Especially during the summer months when fresh ingredients are plentiful, having a craft spirit to mix seasonal ingredients with is key! That is why I love working with The Botanist Gin – its versatility allows me to …

Roasted ‘Candy Cane’ Vegetables

Roasted ‘Candy Cane’ Vegetables

Do you have seasonal farmers markets near you? Take. Advantage. Over the years, I have found some of the best produce from locally grown & organic farms. And they are quite inexpensive. I was fortunate enough to have the local farmers gather in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza right next to my condo. There was so much produce …

Quick Trip to Santa Monica and L.A.

Quick Trip to Santa Monica and L.A.

I went to LA and Santa Monica last week with a friend and was able to work from our LA office. In my short time there I was able to explore some new restaurants! Check out the reviews below. Estate, Santa Monica It was out first evening in Santa Monica, and we wanted some good …

Baby Heirloom Tomato & White Plum Arugula Salad with a Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Baby Heirloom Tomato & White Plum Arugula Salad with a Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Today I stumbled upon a delicious farmer’s market in midtown Manhattan. There were tables full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and it looked so good that I couldn’t resist. I decided to pick up a few things – some fresh tomatoes, baby heirlooms, white plums, peaches, cucumbers, etc. I was in a veggie heaven!! As …