LAYERED | REVEALING THE CORE

There is always a shocked facial expression followed by a shallow gasp when I reveal that I'm a cigar smoker - and scotch drinker. Both vices happened by accident - but is anything really an accident?

COLLARD GREEN SALAD W/COCONUT DRESSING

My memory of collard greens - a Sunday afternoon home from church as gospel music testified throughout the apartment. My mother would be in the kitchen dressed down in her Sunday muumuu…

THE LOW BOWL

I started eating out of low bowls for comfort - plus they're also easier to maneuver while binge watching Netflix in bed on a (insert any day of the week) night.

SENSES OVERLOAD | MEXICO CITY

A steady hum is hovering over the market like a storm cloud while my other four senses are being teased into a slow dance of seduction. As I inhale spices, meats and fresh brewed coffee…

CARROT RICOTTA RAVIOLI

Six years ago, I had a random thought that led to me purchase a pasta maker. Last year, I took a pasta making class at Sur la Table for motivation and last month I finally made my first batch of pasta.

SUMMER GUIDE | READS

SUMMER GUIDE | SUNDAYS

SUMMER GUIDE | COLOR

I have been a "gray" girl for eons and I still have a hot love affair with ALL shades of gray but dusty rose is caressing its way around the corner…

STICK IT TO THE WALL

My art wall is a breathing installation that demands change and an open mind. I have pieces that have existed since the inception and there are also new additions…

WALKING ALONG THE EDGE

JUMP (SUIT) INTO SPRING | MADEWELL

FOOD FOR THE SOUL | MAMMA AGATA

PLEASE, NO PICTURES

DUST YOUR SHOULDERS OFF | KNIT

YOGA | HEART SEQUENCE