Artichoke and Tomato Tart

Artichoke and Tomato Tart

I love the beautiful colors of summer vegetables. You can find gorgeous hues in tomatoes. One of my favorite all time cookbooks is San Francisco Flavors. It is a Junior League of San Francisco cookbook from 1999. Sadly, I am not sure it is in print any longer. But, I...
Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

This is where it all began. In 2001, I began experimenting in the kitchen and I came up with this recipe. At the time, I was working at a preschool in Mount Pleasant, SC. Some of the other teachers ask me to make it for them. Then I began helping with events. This...
Low Country Boil (AKA Frogmore Stew)

Low Country Boil (AKA Frogmore Stew)

Nothing screams beach vacation like a Low Country Boil, also known as Frogmore Stew. We have a lot of family who pack into a big beach house with a lot of different needs and personalities. One thing that helps us to keep a semblance of peace is having meals planned...
Summer Watermelon Salad

Summer Watermelon Salad

Summer Watermelon Salad Vulnerability is asking for help.  Vulnerability is inviting a friend into a dirty house.  Vulnerability is telling someone you love them, first.  Vulnerability is showing up to the first social event after your wedding was...
Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup Who doesn’t like homemade tomato soup?  More importantly who doesn’t like grilled cheese dipped into their homemade tomato soup?  For me, the thought of this helps my shoulders to fall from my ears and relax.  Ahh, comfort food. Nothing like this staple on...