Writer & Romantic
When I first sat down and interviewed executive chef, Nick Rodgers, of The Root Restaurant & Bar two years ago — I couldn’t wait to try the food. But it was 12:30 p.m., I was on the job, and I knew taking a chef from his kitchen meant we had limited time — and I
Living with my Aunt Heather this past summer has been fabulous for many reasons. One of them, is her family-famous avocado salsa. Not quite guacamole — not quite a salsa — this fresh dip falls somewhere in-between and is sure to satisfy anytime of year. Ingredients 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, chopped 1 jalapeno,
Fresh basil from the garden. Creamy cashews. Garlicky goodness. It must be time for pesto pasta. I made this recipe as a summertime treat for a 4th of July party this week, but it is so decadent, it would be perfect for any time of year. Adding a little green to your life is never
My sister, Bella, turned 21 this week. To celebrate, my family ventured to a Latin street food restaurant called Honcho in Clarkston, Michigan. With a family full of mixed dietary needs (my sister is actually studying to become a nutritionist), Bella chose a perfect restaurant to accommodate all of us. Honcho’s menu can satisfy both omnivores
Break out your vegan leather jacket and ditch the cigarettes. We live in an age where “nothing matters” and everyone is blasé about pretty much everything. If somebody gets excited about something, it lasts about 20 minutes before they’re on to the next ‘big thing’ in this era of instant gratification. But the thing is,
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