Last November, when I left my job at Hurley House, I allowed myself a moment to consider what I ...
Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Goat Cheese
Inspired by a recent recipe I saw online, I have created my own version of a French lentil salad. It ...
The Small Batch Wonder Of It All
Leaving the retail food industry has been bittersweet. On the one hand, I miss running a business ...
My Home Market Items
In my home kitchen, I have gotten back into the habit of making and stocking certain ingredients ...
In My Soft Era
Since leaving my job at Hurley House last fall, and setting my sights on making my creative work my ...
Swag Bags
Swag bags, or as I like to call them, Grown-Up Party Favors, are one of my favorite details to ...
The Power Of Vulnerability
“I saw Mrs. Jones today, and she can’t wait to see what you’re doing next! She’s been watching all ...
Tarragon Pecan Chicken Salad with Optional Grapes
I have made a lot of chicken salad in my days. At Hurley House, before becoming the best-selling ...
Being Bunny
I have always heard people older than me exude a particular kind of happiness when speaking about ...
How To Be A Good Fairy Godmother
On Christmas Day, I received the best gift when Rachel asked me to be Mary Evelyn’s godmother. I ...
What If It’s Fun?
In the two years since leaving my marriage, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to examine old patterns ...
Magic Pot Roast
I learned to make Pot Roast from Ina. Her recipe for Company Pot Roast inspired my own take on the ...