Back in the days of owning a cooking school, I was always looking for a reliable yet tasty appetizer that would come together quickly (always important when your joint is BYOB).

Power through your day with this delish dish. It’s got loads of different components to keep your taste buds happy. Crunchy, chewy, tangy, and even a touch sweet, this will fill you up but not drag you down.

In honor of my website launch, I’m bringing this good ‘n back from the Archives! It’s one of my original recipes from November 2020. Enjoy!

What’s better for a weeknight than a sheet pan dinner?! Minimal cleanup, delicious, and the oven does all the hard work!

Easy, tasty, healthy, and perfect for one or two (with minimal clean-up!). I like to serve this with a lovely farro on the side.

This super tasty recipe uses turkey thighs for a rich, healthier chili full of flavor!

When I walked through the doors of The Kitchen Studio Cooking School for the final time in late August, I knew that I was in for HUGE change. After all, the business that I had poured everything into, and I mean everything, for the past 15 years no longer existed…

When in the hospital right after my heart attack, I lost 8 pounds over 4 days. That’s not the kind of weight loss that sticks, and I’ve gained those pounds all back, along with a few of their friends.

Let’s finish this sucker up, because I’ve got lots of life left to live! After the cardiac cath, I moved to the ICU. I was groggy, embarrassed (I myself was now sans underpants) and unsure of next steps….

I started to get a little suspicious when a pastor came into the room to pray with me…(b

If you are experiencing chest pain of any sort, or are feeling as if there is something really wrong, CALL 911. Here’s what it feels like…

I started a blog? In 2020? WTH!? Well… here’s why…