If I could only eat one cuisine for the rest of my life, I’m not sure what I would choose. I would think about choosing French for the bread, cheese, pastries, and sauces, or maybe American for the barbecue and homestyle desserts. But when it came down to it, I would probably pick Korean for the
Hummingbird Muffins
My love for food and cooking comes from my mom. My mom is a great cook but her mother (my grandma) admittedly hates cooking. My grandma, while good at many things, does not enjoy cooking or anything having to do with the kitchen (other than clipping recipes out of the newspaper and mailing them to me). But
Kentucky Derby Cookies: Pecan Shortbread with Bourbon & Chocolate
Living in Cincinnati is funny. I live and work in Ohio but buy my groceries and get gas in Kentucky. Even the Cincinnati airport is located in Kentucky. I often forget I’m changing states when I cross the river, but once you hit Kentucky you can feel that you’re in the South. One of the best
Fresh Citrus, Aperol & Bourbon Cocktail
Earlier this month I attended the International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference in Washington D.C. The weekend was full of networking events and professional development opportunities, but my favorite part of the conference was being surrounded by people who love food and cooking just as much as I do. It was liberating to not feel even
Fluffy Cheesecake
I recently spent a few days in Chicago exploring the city and eating incredible food. Within 72 hours I was able to have dinner at the Publican, breakfast at The Bongo Room, a polish sausage at the White Sox home opener, lunch at Xoco, snacks at Eataly, drinks at Old Town Pour House, more drinks at
5 Must Try Korean Dishes
I love to eat at Korean restaurants but I’ll confess that I don’t have much experience cooking traditional Korean cuisine, aside from one brief attempt at making kimchi. When I studied in Seoul, our tour guides took us to the Kimchi Field Museum where we learned about the national dish and did a short kimchi making
Ragu alla Bolognese
When I’m reading about a place or watching a movie set in a certain location, I often find myself craving the local food and the meals depicted in the story. The movie Chef had me thinking about cuban sandwiches for days, I craved ribs after watching House of Cards, and Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast made me
11 Easter Recipes from Around the World
This week, I did a little research to find out what people around the world eat on Easter. While I noticed some commonalities (eggs, rich breads, lamb, and spring vegetables), I also learned of some interesting traditions such as Green Thursday in Germany and the legend surrounding hot cross buns. Here are 11 of my
Scottish Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Scones
While my family doesn’t have any true Easter traditions, we always try to go out for an indulgent breakfast or brunch. I’m a sucker for a grand buffet at a nice hotel, and many years we’ve been out of town and able to enjoy some wonderful Easter brunches. Two of the most memorable were at the Ritz
Pecan Ranch Chicken Dip
I started playing volleyball when I was 9 years old. What started as a fun activity, with only a few local tournaments a year, quickly advanced into a highly competitive team traveling across the country to play for a chance to qualify for the national championship. Tournaments were entire weekend affairs. Each season, we traveled