my lavender blues

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Thank the LARD the holidays are over. Even though I barely participated this year socially because I was a true scrooge mcduck, I’m so *grateful* it’s come and gone. Woo wee. January is for being selfish and I’m LIVING for everything being about me (again) 🙂 Anyone else? Or am I the only asshole out […]

Pickled Ribeye with Horsey Mayo

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YOU GUYS. I believe this might be one of my most favorite easiest recipes that I’ll be making this winter. I poop you not – it is that simple and delicious but really takes your gluten to a whole new level. And that’s saying a lot from someone who eats pasta at the very least, […]

Basil & Sage Herb Pasta Dough

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  Love me tender and call me Elvis, i’ve done it. Posting twice in under two weeks!? you betchya. And what better way to celebrate than a comforting meal that is a WEE bit lighter on the belly…. which just means you have room for seconds. Shrimp & Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Grits. Easy breezy beautiful […]

Shrimp and Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Grits

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  ….. Or as a good friend told me to title it: ” Redemption Drumsticks: A Savory & Sweet Peace Offering for falling off the face of the internet yet again”.  Love my support system. So, welp, here I go again (on my own). Not really but yada yada. CHICKEN. how could I not redeem […]

Crispy Asian Fused Oven Fried Chicken Drumsticks

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WHAT A YEAR we have had. I am incredibly grateful the “new year new me” garbage that was filling up my social media is finally starting to dissipate. Or the “i must say, this year has been the best year ever” BS that some people put out there. Like…. WAS 2020 REALLY YOUR BEST YEAR […]

Spicy Tomato & Egg Drop Soup Rice Bowls

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Just like Nevada polling, this post has come a wee bit delayed. But also just like this process, slow and steady wins the race…. 😉 So with 2020 being a legit dumpster fire that has yet to be extinguished we decided to change up the usual holiday Turkey with this Asian inspired braised pork shoulder. […]

Slow & Steady Miso Braised Pork Shoulder

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OKAY. THE PICTURES AREN’T SEASONAL. I get it. Ya win some ya lose some. Unless you’re on a homestead or incredibly devoted to your local farmers markets, or a modern day Martha Stewart amidst pandemic  and have a perfectly timed greenhouse then…… you’re shit out of luck if you’re looking at the photos for recipe […]

Pan Fried Shrimp, Garlicky Seasonal Vegetables and Farro Bowl

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I would love to say I grew up eating shellfish, so that way i would have a lot more street credit when it comes to developing recipes like this one, but that would be a big fat lie. In fact, I hated it. Without ever even trying. But first off: my brother was HIGHLY allergic […]

Thai Spiced Coconut & Black Garlic Mussels