Scenes from My Pantry
Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Nuts: Your New Favorite Lunch
If you are looking for a healthy chicken salad recipe that hits every note. Savory, crunchy and creamy, this chicken salad with cranberries and nuts is about to be your new lunchtime BFF. Seriously, it’s like your classic chicken salad went to a fancy picnic and came back with a glow-up. Why You’ll Love This
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Savoring the Season
Summer Succotash Salad
As the days grow warmer and the markets fill with an abundance of fresh produce, it’s the perfect time to embrace the flavors of summer in every meal. This summer Succotash Salad is a refreshing, colorful dish that brings together the sweetness of summer stone fruit, the crunch of fresh corn, and the zest of
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Food + Drink
Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish Chicken with Rice)
Miami is a true melting pot of cultures, and nowhere is this more evident than in its food. Growing up in this vibrant city, I often reflect on how its diverse culinary traditions shaped my worldview. The flavors of Miami weren’t just meals they were life lessons, teaching me about heritage and community. One of
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Scenes from My Pantry
Everyday Sourdough Sandwich Loaf
We tend to overcomplicate bread making—watching countless YouTube videos, over-researching, and comparing our loaves to picture-perfect ones online, only to feel discouraged. But here’s the truth: it’s a journey, not a race, and it’s not as complicated as it seems. Like anything else in life, a little practice and consistency make all the difference. And
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Scenes from My Pantry
Cheddar and Chive Popovers
Where have popovers been all my life? Nobody told me I could transform a basic egg batter into crusty, tall, airy pockets of goodness with a warm soft buttery inside. I have discovered popovers are a fantastic way to dip your toes into baking because they are surprisingly simple to make with a few basic
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Cork Talk
Creamy Mushroom Soup
I am excited for my upcoming “Let’s Go to Bordeaux” wine classes this month. One of my favorite features is pairing wines with small dishes. Before each class, I host a small focus group with friends to review my selected pairings. This allows us to taste the wines alongside the dishes, to ensure the dish