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“For just as an artist is not an artist by merits of a degree, but rather by an understanding of the medium itself coupled with an innate giftedness, so likewise a chef does not receive their title by education but rather by life experience. The plate is your canvas.”
— wendi nichols

Appetizer’s

 
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Rosemary & Maple Peppered Pecans
Rosemary & Maple Peppered Pecans

Nuts are happy little mingle foods. Make a batch of these for easy entertaining!

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Asian Cuisine

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Egg Foo Young | Asian Omelet
Asian, Easy Weeknight Meals, Keto Friendly
Egg Foo Young | Asian Omelet
Asian, Easy Weeknight Meals, Keto Friendly

Egg Foo Young is essentially an Asian omelet. We have opted for simplicity here in creating one large omelet rather than several small ones. The combination of fresh, colorful vegetables, flavorful ground pork & shrimp reminds me an eggroll undone. Finished with a simple sauce, Its a perfect anytime time of day meal that fits into most lifestyles.

Asian, Easy Weeknight Meals, Keto Friendly
Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)
A Season for Soup, Keto, The Slow Food Movement, Asian, Gluten Free
Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)
A Season for Soup, Keto, The Slow Food Movement, Asian, Gluten Free

Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | Pho Deconstructed.

A Season for Soup, Keto, The Slow Food Movement, Asian, Gluten Free

Bread & Rolls

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Sourdough Sunflower Brioche | The New Classic's
Sourdough Sunflower Brioche | The New Classic's

Caught somewhere between a pastry & a bread, this lovely brioche is intertwined with gooey ribbons of orange butterscotch & crisp walnuts. It’s worthy of beginning a Sunday Brunch Tradition.

Sourdough | The Art and Soul of Artisan Bread | Wildly Collected Yeast
Sourdough | The Art and Soul of Artisan Bread | Wildly Collected Yeast

The art of crafting sourdough is not unlike having a child, it is a living thing that relies on you. The way that you raise it, nurture it, shape it affects the way it will grow up. A true sourdough does not rely on commercial yeast. It is formed from the wild yeast that is present all around us. It’s present in our homes, on surfaces, on fruits & vegetables. The wild yeast collect is a product of it’s environment. The warmth as well as the history of your kitchen contributes to the unique characteristics of the wild yeast, as well as the bacteria that gives it the signature sour taste. Therefor, no two are exactly alike & thus no one can bring to the table what you can.

Orange Butterscotch Twisted SD Brioche Bread | The New Classic's
Orange Butterscotch Twisted SD Brioche Bread | The New Classic's

Caught somewhere between a pastry & a bread, this lovely brioche is intertwined with gooey ribbons of orange butterscotch & crisp walnuts. It’s worthy of beginning a Sunday Brunch Tradition.

Tangy Asiago Rosemary Bread with Roasted Garlic | Makes 2 Rustic Rounds
Tangy Asiago Rosemary Bread with Roasted Garlic | Makes 2 Rustic Rounds

This bread made to be torn & shared. Dip the irregular hunks into warmed olive oil with crisped slices of garlic.

Camping (Glamping…)

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Chasing Dragonflies | The Art of Camping | The Sum Of All Smoke
Chasing Dragonflies | The Art of Camping | The Sum Of All Smoke

A Complete Menu for Camping in Style…

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Cocktails (He Said…)

Cocktails (She Said…)

Featured
Wendi Nichols Hard Cider | ‘Howl at the Moon’
Wendi Nichols Hard Cider | ‘Howl at the Moon’

This mulled cider featuring 151 Rum & Tuaca is laced with fresh nutmeg & cayenne making it truly exceptional. Make this elixir when the air is crisp & the moon is full.

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Smoky & Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Smoky & Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Lush & smoky with a tropical vibe. Our signature Rita features our own smoked salt; The Sum of all Smoke, sweet citrus notes from Grand Marnier grounded with the grassy heat of fresh jalapeno.

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Mixology 101 | Gin Bar | The Art of Entertaining
Mixology 101 | Gin Bar | The Art of Entertaining

All the more to enchant you my dear…

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"Do You Suppose She's a Wildflower?..." | An Alice in Wonderland Themed Cocktail | Featuring Gin & Lavender Simple Syrup
"Do You Suppose She's a Wildflower?..." | An Alice in Wonderland Themed Cocktail | Featuring Gin & Lavender Simple Syrup

“Do you suppose She’s a Wildflower?…” | A sparkling Gin Cocktail featuring Lavender Simple Syrup & Prosecco

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The Red Queen | A Gin & Pomegranate Sparkler | Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Series
The Red Queen | A Gin & Pomegranate Sparkler | Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Series

The Red Queen. A purists cocktail fit for a Queen. Featuring Gin, Pomegranate & Prosecco.

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Smokin' Caterpillar | A Sparkling Pear & Gin Cocktail | Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Series
Smokin' Caterpillar | A Sparkling Pear & Gin Cocktail | Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Series

Smokin’ Caterpillar. A Sparkling Pear & Gin Cocktail.

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Violescent | A Swanky Lavender Lemon Drop
Violescent | A Swanky Lavender Lemon Drop

A swanky little cocktail meant to be enjoyed with people you really like…

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Blanc Citrus Sangria | Featuring Patron Citronge with Blood Orange
Blanc Citrus Sangria | Featuring Patron Citronge with Blood Orange

A festive little cocktail.

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Comfort Foods

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Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food

One of the best ways to celebrate our diverse world is by embracing the foods that bring us together. Every country imparting it’s own unique flavor to the culinary table. Spiritually speaking, I have brother’s & sisters in every part of the world. Though our faith unifies us, our diverse backgrounds & cultures add color & warmth to the human mosaic. Interwoven with stories & experiences & at the center of our conversations is always food, as it simple brings us together.

Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food

One of the best ways to celebrate our diverse world is by embracing the foods that bring us together. Every country imparting it’s own unique flavor to the culinary table. Spiritually speaking, I have brother’s & sisters in every part of the world. Though our faith unifies us, our diverse backgrounds & cultures add color & warmth to the human mosaic. Interwoven with stories & experiences & at the center of our conversations is always food, as it simple brings us together.

Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions
Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions

Albondigas! A Mexican tradition. Albondigas are Mexican style meatballs often served in a soup. This delightful version is smoky & spicy with just a hint of traditional mint. It has been deconstructed, serving the rice as a condiment on the side. This allows each guest to customize their bowl, since many of us are eating less carbs these days, this recipe easily converts into gluten free & Keto friendly.

Mikey’s Ultimate Clam Chowder (New England Style) served in Sourdough Boule
Mikey’s Ultimate Clam Chowder (New England Style) served in Sourdough Boule

Few things compare to a soul soothing bowl of creamy clam chowder on a brisk & brumous winters day. This is my Mikey’s favorite comfort food & a classic that you’ll want to make over & over again, it’s that good.

Retro Thursday | Chicken Potpie | TV Dinner | Featuring Roasted Root Vegetables
Retro Thursday | Chicken Potpie | TV Dinner | Featuring Roasted Root Vegetables

The classic potpie takes us back to our childhoods, to a simpler times when Grandma would say “Go get yourself a soda pop out of the ice box & share with your brothers!” Oh how we love comfort foods, this recipe is in my top five all time favorites! Featuring a heavenly herb infused puff pastry & rich, roasted root vegetables, its perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

Smoked Italian Turkey
Smoked Italian Turkey

We called upon a Mediterranean pallet to season this turkey; olive oil, rosemary, lemon, garlic & Sofritto. Basting half way through with rendered bacon fat contributes beautifully to the smoky finish.

Arroz con Crema | Stuffed Poblano
Arroz con Crema | Stuffed Poblano

Never underestimate the ability of a few simple ingredients to absolutely blow your mind. These creamy, dreamy, cheese & rice filled Poblanos are Mexican comfort food at it’s best.

Retro Thursday | The Mexican TV Dinner
Retro Thursday | The Mexican TV Dinner

This is an ode to my childhood. Raised on Banquet Chicken & TV Dinners, if you were fortunate enough to score the Mexican Enchilada dinner with the little nut brownie, you were living high on life. Thus the irony here of preparing a scratch made enchilada & serving it up on a TV tray. Never forget where you come from. It’s these very stories that shape our lives & the values by which we live.

Beef Enchilada Soup
Beef Enchilada Soup

Everything you love about beefy enchiladas in a warming bowl of soup!

Taylor's Favorite | Lemon Chicken Soup | with Hand Rolled Pappardelle
Taylor's Favorite | Lemon Chicken Soup | with Hand Rolled Pappardelle

Taylor’s Favorite Lemon Chicken Soup with Hand Rolled Pappardelle Pasta.

Cooking Lesson’s

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A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth
Keto, Keto Staple, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead, Cooking Lessons, Fundamental Cooking
A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth
Keto, Keto Staple, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead, Cooking Lessons, Fundamental Cooking

A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth. Knowing how to create a flavorful bone broth is an essential corner stone of basic cooking. It serves as a base for soup, stews & sauces. Excellent for weight lose & rich in nutrients.

Keto, Keto Staple, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead, Cooking Lessons, Fundamental Cooking
Anatomy of a Beautiful Bone Broth
Cooking Lessons, Keto Staple, Fundamental Cooking, Homestead, Keto
Anatomy of a Beautiful Bone Broth
Cooking Lessons, Keto Staple, Fundamental Cooking, Homestead, Keto

Anatomy of a Beautiful Bone Broth.

Cooking Lessons, Keto Staple, Fundamental Cooking, Homestead, Keto

(Just) Desserts…

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Ain't U a Honey of a Pear | Pan Roasted Red Anjou with Wildflower Honey
Seasonal Fruits, Desserts, No Refined Sugar
Ain't U a Honey of a Pear | Pan Roasted Red Anjou with Wildflower Honey
Seasonal Fruits, Desserts, No Refined Sugar

The honey & butter come together as an oozy caramel, elevating the Anjou.

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Seasonal Fruits, Desserts, No Refined Sugar
The Only Frosting You Will Ever Need | Whipped Cream Frosting Absolute
Desserts
The Only Frosting You Will Ever Need | Whipped Cream Frosting Absolute
Desserts

A marriage of buttercream & cream cheese frosting this decadent cloud is absolutely dreamy. Rich & creamy yet not too sweet. Spreads smoothly on cake, pipes like a dream on cupcakes. Use it to top cinnamon rolls or to fill cream puffs. Utter perfection on Red Velvet Cake.

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Desserts
Blackberry Shortcake on Tangerine & Vanilla Bean Scones
Desserts, Hostess Gift's, Scones, Summer
Blackberry Shortcake on Tangerine & Vanilla Bean Scones
Desserts, Hostess Gift's, Scones, Summer

Juicy blackberries in Grand Marnier adore our finest Cream Scone featuring subtle tangerine & Vanilla Bean. Served with cream Chantilly.

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Desserts, Hostess Gift's, Scones, Summer
Lemon Pound Cake Absolute
Cake, Desserts, For the Love of Lemon
Lemon Pound Cake Absolute
Cake, Desserts, For the Love of Lemon

Why lemon pound cake absolute? Because it is, by far, the best pound cake I’ve ever made & now I’m sharing. A true pound cake in every sense, rich in egg yolks & heavy cream. It’s a buttery slice of pitch perfect, absolute, lemon perfection.

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Cake, Desserts, For the Love of Lemon
Mascarpone & Meyer Lemon Cheesecake | with a Hazelnut Praline Crust | & Gateau Riche
Cheesecake, Keto, Desserts
Mascarpone & Meyer Lemon Cheesecake | with a Hazelnut Praline Crust | & Gateau Riche
Cheesecake, Keto, Desserts

This recipe was developed for the dessert loving, health conscientious individuals who appreciates the finer things. A refined dessert with a Keto conscience. It has three components. A rich, praline hazelnut crust. A light but luscious vanilla bean & Meyer lemon filling. Garnished with Gateau Riche; almond lace tulle.

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Cheesecake, Keto, Desserts

Gluten Free

Featured
Wendi Nichols Hard Cider | ‘Howl at the Moon’
Wendi Nichols Hard Cider | ‘Howl at the Moon’

This mulled cider featuring 151 Rum & Tuaca is laced with fresh nutmeg & cayenne making it truly exceptional. Make this elixir when the air is crisp & the moon is full.

Read More →
The Art of the Apple | No. 151 Butterscotched Apples | Enchantment on a Stick
The Art of the Apple | No. 151 Butterscotched Apples | Enchantment on a Stick

No. 151 Butterscotched Apples | Enchantment on a Stick

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Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions
Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions

Albondigas! A Mexican tradition. Albondigas are Mexican style meatballs often served in a soup. This delightful version is smoky & spicy with just a hint of traditional mint. It has been deconstructed, serving the rice as a condiment on the side. This allows each guest to customize their bowl, since many of us are eating less carbs these days, this recipe easily converts into gluten free & Keto friendly.

Read More →
Trending | Pub Style Fish & Chips
Trending | Pub Style Fish & Chips

Create your own Pub experience at home with this British inspired menu! The crispy golden batter cradles tender flaky white fish to be dunked in dill tarter sauce. Complete with crispy fries & a creamy bucket of slaw. Serve with a beaming British smile & an ice cold IPA!

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Arroz con Crema | Stuffed Poblano
Arroz con Crema | Stuffed Poblano

Never underestimate the ability of a few simple ingredients to absolutely blow your mind. These creamy, dreamy, cheese & rice filled Poblanos are Mexican comfort food at it’s best.

Read More →
3 Shades of Honey | Romantic Giftable’s | Butterscotch Basked Boscs | Lavender Honey Fleur de Sel Caramels | Cafe au Latte Lolly’s
3 Shades of Honey | Romantic Giftable’s | Butterscotch Basked Boscs | Lavender Honey Fleur de Sel Caramels | Cafe au Latte Lolly’s

3 Shades of Honey.

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Baja Fish Street Tacos | Date Night
Baja Fish Street Tacos | Date Night

These Baja Style Tacos are an addictive contrast of crunchy egg battered fish, juicy jicama slaw, avocado cream & tarter sauce. It hits all the right receptors.

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Nicoise for the Connoisseur
Nicoise for the Connoisseur

Salad Nicoise is an arranged marriage composed by the French. As with any respectable relationship, each is expected to carry their own weight. Thus ingredients have been prepared & plated in such a way so to showcase their individual offering, contrasting texture, color & flavor.

Read More →
Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)
Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)

Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | Pho Deconstructed.

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Brown Butter Brussels with Toasted Walnuts
Brown Butter Brussels with Toasted Walnuts

Brown butter elevates the humble brussel sprout. Three ingredients, the perfect side dish.

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Keto

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Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions
Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions

Albondigas! A Mexican tradition. Albondigas are Mexican style meatballs often served in a soup. This delightful version is smoky & spicy with just a hint of traditional mint. It has been deconstructed, serving the rice as a condiment on the side. This allows each guest to customize their bowl, since many of us are eating less carbs these days, this recipe easily converts into gluten free & Keto friendly.

Read More →
10 Extremely Valuable Keto Tips for Optimal Health (and why I'm choosing a different path)
10 Extremely Valuable Keto Tips for Optimal Health (and why I'm choosing a different path)

This is my personal journey with Keto. I have ended my relationship with ketosis amicably, we both agree to disagree, after a 3 month stretch. I started out, an absolute skeptic, a heckler if you will. The Keto diet was contrary to everything I had ever learned about nutrition. Granted, I am not a nutritionist, I am a chef (I am however just a few credits shy of my Nutritionist Certification).

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Roja Enchilada Sauce Autentica!
Roja Enchilada Sauce Autentica!

A rich & robust red enchilada sauce steeped in tradition.

Read More →
Nicoise for the Connoisseur
Nicoise for the Connoisseur

Salad Nicoise is an arranged marriage composed by the French. As with any respectable relationship, each is expected to carry their own weight. Thus ingredients have been prepared & plated in such a way so to showcase their individual offering, contrasting texture, color & flavor.

Read More →
A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth
A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth

A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth. Knowing how to create a flavorful bone broth is an essential corner stone of basic cooking. It serves as a base for soup, stews & sauces. Excellent for weight lose & rich in nutrients.

Read More →
Mascarpone & Meyer Lemon Cheesecake | with a Hazelnut Praline Crust | & Gateau Riche
Mascarpone & Meyer Lemon Cheesecake | with a Hazelnut Praline Crust | & Gateau Riche

This recipe was developed for the dessert loving, health conscientious individuals who appreciates the finer things. A refined dessert with a Keto conscience. It has three components. A rich, praline hazelnut crust. A light but luscious vanilla bean & Meyer lemon filling. Garnished with Gateau Riche; almond lace tulle.

Read More →
Gateau Riche | Hazelnut Lace Tulles | Keto | Small Batch
Gateau Riche | Hazelnut Lace Tulles | Keto | Small Batch

Caught somewhere between a cookie & a candy, these tulles are delicate & decadent! Lovely & lacy with a flavor reminiscent of See’s toffee candy.

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Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)
Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)

Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | Pho Deconstructed.

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The Red Queen | A Gin & Pomegranate Sparkler | Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Series
The Red Queen | A Gin & Pomegranate Sparkler | Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Series

The Red Queen. A purists cocktail fit for a Queen. Featuring Gin, Pomegranate & Prosecco.

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Brown Butter Brussels with Toasted Walnuts
Brown Butter Brussels with Toasted Walnuts

Brown butter elevates the humble brussel sprout. Three ingredients, the perfect side dish.

Read More →

Mexican Favorites

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Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Mexican, Trending, Comfort Food
Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Mexican, Trending, Comfort Food

One of the best ways to celebrate our diverse world is by embracing the foods that bring us together. Every country imparting it’s own unique flavor to the culinary table. Spiritually speaking, I have brother’s & sisters in every part of the world. Though our faith unifies us, our diverse backgrounds & cultures add color & warmth to the human mosaic. Interwoven with stories & experiences & at the center of our conversations is always food, as it simple brings us together.

Mexican, Trending, Comfort Food
Smoky & Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Mexican, Trending, The Sum of all Smoke, Cocktails
Smoky & Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Mexican, Trending, The Sum of all Smoke, Cocktails

Lush & smoky with a tropical vibe. Our signature Rita features our own smoked salt; The Sum of all Smoke, sweet citrus notes from Grand Marnier grounded with the grassy heat of fresh jalapeno.

Mexican, Trending, The Sum of all Smoke, Cocktails
Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Mexican, Trending, Comfort Food
Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Mexican, Trending, Comfort Food

One of the best ways to celebrate our diverse world is by embracing the foods that bring us together. Every country imparting it’s own unique flavor to the culinary table. Spiritually speaking, I have brother’s & sisters in every part of the world. Though our faith unifies us, our diverse backgrounds & cultures add color & warmth to the human mosaic. Interwoven with stories & experiences & at the center of our conversations is always food, as it simple brings us together.

Mexican, Trending, Comfort Food
Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions
Mexican, Comfort Food, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Keto
Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup | Gluten Free & Keto Versions
Mexican, Comfort Food, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Keto

Albondigas! A Mexican tradition. Albondigas are Mexican style meatballs often served in a soup. This delightful version is smoky & spicy with just a hint of traditional mint. It has been deconstructed, serving the rice as a condiment on the side. This allows each guest to customize their bowl, since many of us are eating less carbs these days, this recipe easily converts into gluten free & Keto friendly.

Mexican, Comfort Food, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Keto
Arroz con Crema | Stuffed Poblano
Mexican, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Comfort Food
Arroz con Crema | Stuffed Poblano
Mexican, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Comfort Food

Never underestimate the ability of a few simple ingredients to absolutely blow your mind. These creamy, dreamy, cheese & rice filled Poblanos are Mexican comfort food at it’s best.

Mexican, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Comfort Food
Retro Thursday | The Mexican TV Dinner
Mexican, Retro, Comfort Food
Retro Thursday | The Mexican TV Dinner
Mexican, Retro, Comfort Food

This is an ode to my childhood. Raised on Banquet Chicken & TV Dinners, if you were fortunate enough to score the Mexican Enchilada dinner with the little nut brownie, you were living high on life. Thus the irony here of preparing a scratch made enchilada & serving it up on a TV tray. Never forget where you come from. It’s these very stories that shape our lives & the values by which we live.

Mexican, Retro, Comfort Food
Roja Enchilada Sauce Autentica!
Mexican, Keto, Sauces, Vegetarian
Roja Enchilada Sauce Autentica!
Mexican, Keto, Sauces, Vegetarian

A rich & robust red enchilada sauce steeped in tradition.

Mexican, Keto, Sauces, Vegetarian
Beef Enchilada Soup
A Season for Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Weeknight Meals, Mexican
Beef Enchilada Soup
A Season for Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Weeknight Meals, Mexican

Everything you love about beefy enchiladas in a warming bowl of soup!

A Season for Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Weeknight Meals, Mexican
Baja Fish Street Tacos | Date Night
Fish Tacos, Mexican, Date Night, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Seafood
Baja Fish Street Tacos | Date Night
Fish Tacos, Mexican, Date Night, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Seafood

These Baja Style Tacos are an addictive contrast of crunchy egg battered fish, juicy jicama slaw, avocado cream & tarter sauce. It hits all the right receptors.

Fish Tacos, Mexican, Date Night, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Seafood

Retro Thursday | TV Dinner’s

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Retro Thursday | The Canned Kid | Spaghetti Ohhhhhh's
TV Dinner, Retro, Sauces, Spaghetti
Retro Thursday | The Canned Kid | Spaghetti Ohhhhhh's
TV Dinner, Retro, Sauces, Spaghetti

The can tells the story, I’m simply the narrator. If your childhood was like mine, than this image brings feelings of both pleasure & discord. Behold the joy of finding a can of spaghetti O’s hiding in the kitchen cabinet! A shinning beacon of pasta hope for the latch key kid. We were the generation of kids that had to figure stuff out on our own & sometimes I think we’re better for it. I am the person I am today because, when necessary, I could open up a can… (Pun fully intended).

TV Dinner, Retro, Sauces, Spaghetti
Retro Thursday | Chicken Potpie | TV Dinner | Featuring Roasted Root Vegetables
Comfort Food, Retro, TV Dinner
Retro Thursday | Chicken Potpie | TV Dinner | Featuring Roasted Root Vegetables
Comfort Food, Retro, TV Dinner

The classic potpie takes us back to our childhoods, to a simpler times when Grandma would say “Go get yourself a soda pop out of the ice box & share with your brothers!” Oh how we love comfort foods, this recipe is in my top five all time favorites! Featuring a heavenly herb infused puff pastry & rich, roasted root vegetables, its perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

Comfort Food, Retro, TV Dinner
Retro Thursday | The Mexican TV Dinner
Mexican, Retro, Comfort Food
Retro Thursday | The Mexican TV Dinner
Mexican, Retro, Comfort Food

This is an ode to my childhood. Raised on Banquet Chicken & TV Dinners, if you were fortunate enough to score the Mexican Enchilada dinner with the little nut brownie, you were living high on life. Thus the irony here of preparing a scratch made enchilada & serving it up on a TV tray. Never forget where you come from. It’s these very stories that shape our lives & the values by which we live.

Mexican, Retro, Comfort Food

Romantic Menus’s

Salads

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Nicoise for the Connoisseur
Nicoise for the Connoisseur

Salad Nicoise is an arranged marriage composed by the French. As with any respectable relationship, each is expected to carry their own weight. Thus ingredients have been prepared & plated in such a way so to showcase their individual offering, contrasting texture, color & flavor.

Winter Greens | Baby Red Butter Lettuce | Anjou Pear | Raspberries | Maple Pecans
Winter Greens | Baby Red Butter Lettuce | Anjou Pear | Raspberries | Maple Pecans

Winters Greens | Baby Red Butter Lettuce | Anjou Pear | Feta | Pomegranate | Maple Pecans

Sandwiches

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You're the kind of Boy I'd make a 'Cuban Pork & Pickle Sandwich' for!
You're the kind of Boy I'd make a 'Cuban Pork & Pickle Sandwich' for!

This Cuban pressed pork & pickle sandwich is everything we love! Melted cheese, juicy pork, tangy pickle & tomato served up on crispy sourdough! It’ definitely one way to get your Mojo on!

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Seafood Favorites

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Clams in a Euro-Broth
The Best Clams, Date Night, Seafood
Clams in a Euro-Broth
The Best Clams, Date Night, Seafood

A sensual dance as each clam pops open under the compulsion of heat & the seduction of cream. The naked essence of the clam, drawn out & imbued with white wine, cream & tarragon, to be slurped up with the tender clam using the shell as a vessel. When that isn’t enough, you’ll find yourself mopping up the elixir with crusty hunks of sourdough.

The Best Clams, Date Night, Seafood
Mikey’s Ultimate Clam Chowder (New England Style) served in Sourdough Boule
Soup, Comfort Food, Seafood
Mikey’s Ultimate Clam Chowder (New England Style) served in Sourdough Boule
Soup, Comfort Food, Seafood

Few things compare to a soul soothing bowl of creamy clam chowder on a brisk & brumous winters day. This is my Mikey’s favorite comfort food & a classic that you’ll want to make over & over again, it’s that good.

Soup, Comfort Food, Seafood
Baja Fish Street Tacos | Date Night
Fish Tacos, Mexican, Date Night, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Seafood
Baja Fish Street Tacos | Date Night
Fish Tacos, Mexican, Date Night, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Seafood

These Baja Style Tacos are an addictive contrast of crunchy egg battered fish, juicy jicama slaw, avocado cream & tarter sauce. It hits all the right receptors.

Fish Tacos, Mexican, Date Night, Easy Weeknight Meals, Gluten Free, Seafood

Slow Food Movement

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A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth
Keto, Keto Staple, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead, Cooking Lessons, Fundamental Cooking
A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth
Keto, Keto Staple, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead, Cooking Lessons, Fundamental Cooking

A Bodacious Beef Bone Broth. Knowing how to create a flavorful bone broth is an essential corner stone of basic cooking. It serves as a base for soup, stews & sauces. Excellent for weight lose & rich in nutrients.

Keto, Keto Staple, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead, Cooking Lessons, Fundamental Cooking
Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)
A Season for Soup, Keto, The Slow Food Movement, Asian, Gluten Free
Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | (Pho Deconstructed)
A Season for Soup, Keto, The Slow Food Movement, Asian, Gluten Free

Aromatic Vietnamese Broth with Bo (Beef) & Asian Vegetables | Pho Deconstructed.

A Season for Soup, Keto, The Slow Food Movement, Asian, Gluten Free
Tangy Asiago Rosemary Bread with Roasted Garlic | Makes 2 Rustic Rounds
Homemade Bread, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead
Tangy Asiago Rosemary Bread with Roasted Garlic | Makes 2 Rustic Rounds
Homemade Bread, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead

This bread made to be torn & shared. Dip the irregular hunks into warmed olive oil with crisped slices of garlic.

Homemade Bread, The Slow Food Movement, Homestead

Soup’s

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Mikey’s Ultimate Clam Chowder (New England Style) served in Sourdough Boule
Mikey’s Ultimate Clam Chowder (New England Style) served in Sourdough Boule

Few things compare to a soul soothing bowl of creamy clam chowder on a brisk & brumous winters day. This is my Mikey’s favorite comfort food & a classic that you’ll want to make over & over again, it’s that good.

Taylor's Favorite | Lemon Chicken Soup | with Hand Rolled Pappardelle
Taylor's Favorite | Lemon Chicken Soup | with Hand Rolled Pappardelle

Taylor’s Favorite Lemon Chicken Soup with Hand Rolled Pappardelle Pasta.

Roasted Cremini & Leek Soup with (almost to far gone) Tomatoes
Roasted Cremini & Leek Soup with (almost to far gone) Tomatoes

A soothing warmer on a winters day. Roasted Cremini & Leek Soup with Tomatoes.

Summer

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Chasing Dragonflies | The Art of Camping | The Sum Of All Smoke
Chasing Dragonflies | The Art of Camping | The Sum Of All Smoke

A Complete Menu for Camping in Style…

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Blackberry Shortcake on Tangerine & Vanilla Bean Scones
Blackberry Shortcake on Tangerine & Vanilla Bean Scones

Juicy blackberries in Grand Marnier adore our finest Cream Scone featuring subtle tangerine & Vanilla Bean. Served with cream Chantilly.

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Violescent | A Swanky Lavender Lemon Drop
Violescent | A Swanky Lavender Lemon Drop

A swanky little cocktail meant to be enjoyed with people you really like…

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Sunday Supper

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Lemon & Smoke Salt Brined Roasted Chicken with Brown Butter & Crisped Sage
Chicken Entree, Sunday Supper, The Sum of all Smoke
Lemon & Smoke Salt Brined Roasted Chicken with Brown Butter & Crisped Sage
Chicken Entree, Sunday Supper, The Sum of all Smoke

Lemon & Smoke Salt Brined Roasted Chicken with Brown Butter & Crisped Sage. Featuring our own gourmet smoked salt THE SUM OF ALL SMOKE. Available in the Smoke & Salt Shop. Our very best Sunday Supper with a very special revealing of an original dessert recipe from Smoke & Salt.

Chicken Entree, Sunday Supper, The Sum of all Smoke
Toasted Walnut & Pink Lady stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Whiskey Glaze
Pork Entree, Sunday Supper
Toasted Walnut & Pink Lady stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Whiskey Glaze
Pork Entree, Sunday Supper

Create occasions to celebrate life that are unique to your family & circle of friends. Sunday Supper’s are a time to come together & wind down over a thoughtfully prepared meal. This juicy tenderloin is special enough for company yet easy enough to prepare, finished with a luscious apricot & whiskey glaze.

Pork Entree, Sunday Supper