There’s something to be said (or eaten).
The intersection of design and food: food styling, photography, and cooking of course, are culinary arts. I’m a graphic designer by trade, but I spend my “free time” in the kitchen. It’s a place where I get to be creative, but not in the way I am from 9-5. It’s challenging and relaxing and invigorating all at the same time. And the best part? Sharing it with others, whether it’s around the table with a glass of wine or around the world with a tap on Instagram. Cheers.
Mini Waffle Bar
Five mini waffle recipes—two sweet and three savory—for a fun and bite sized brunch bar. The recipes can be easily modified and scaled for waffles big or small.
Rose Cocktails
Two light and bright sips featuring rose syrup and dried rose petal garnishes. Vodka, gin, and rosé make way for refreshing, botanical flavors and well-rounded drinks.
Summer Rolls & Crispy Tofu
Find the recipe I used for the best Crispy Baked Tofu, plus get some ideas for the next time you’re in the mood to make a flavorful summer roll.
Creamy Egg Salad
This egg salad is layered with complexity and flavor—using Greek yogurt, dill, shallots, and more. It’s an eyeball-everything, taste-as-you-go type of recipe, and it all just works.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Score a weeknight win with this modified Basically recipe. Six tips help to make sure the perfect bowl of comfort is easily served up.
Places to Visit: Farine
My first time at this spot for croissants, coffee, pastries, and more on the Eastside in Redmond—Farine has inspired me with incredible food and I can’t wait to go back, especially for Eggs Benedict.
Raclette Poutine
A classic Canadian dish, made with crispy oven fries and swapping in French raclette cheese for a creamy, melty finish.
Baked Egg Bites
With four flavor variations, these fluffy egg bites can be a quick snack or even a meal. They’re great for meal planning at the start of the week, so there’s never a reason to skip breakfast again.
Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake
I found a simple olive oil cake recipe and added a few twists like lemon, ricotta, rosemary, and rum. It’s served with a squeeze of lemon and dollop of Boozy Whipped Cream.
Spicy Umami Oven Fries
Oven fries cooked easily to perfection—crispy outside, soft inside—flavored with an umami blend and drizzled with sriracha mayo and hoisin glaze.
Cold Foam Customizations
Calling all year-round cold coffee drinkers—this one’s for you. See some of my favorite Starbucks Cold Brew customizations plus tips on how to make your own cold foam at home.
Teriyaki SPAM & Egg Scramble
A combination of flavor and texture that can get any day off to a bright start. Salty SPAM is balanced with pineapple, bell pepper, and onion on top of a bed of fluffy eggs and cilantro-lime rice.
Places to Visit: Mr. West
A café and bar I could actually live in—and not just because the aesthetic is totally my style. This place has some of my favorite coffees, snacks, cocktails, and meals.
Aside: My 2021 Kitchen Rule Book
A guide to start the new year fresh—my favorite tips and goals to being a better home cook and designer.
Spiked Hot Apple Cider
Inspired by the rain (turned snow), early sunset, and anything stocked on the bar cart and in the pantry. It’s the perfect way to start a warm evening inside.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Baked potatoes are a blank canvas for anything you want them to be, and the same applies to this soup. Creamy, rich, and layered this is perfect for the winter months.
Lunch Break
A good packed lunch doesn’t have to be a thing of the past just because we’re working from home. I tried meal prepping and planning again, and it was worth it.
Easy Cinnamon Rolls
A jar of Cinnamon Bun Spread saves on time and steps. Just a few mix-ins and 20 minutes later, a rainy morning seemingly isn’t that bad anymore.
Salmon Burgers & Hushpuppies
A simple patty recipe for an excellent salmon burger fit for a sunny day. On the side, golden brown hushpuppies served with tartar sauce.
Places to Visit: DeLaurenti
At the entrance of Pike Place Market is one of the best places for cheese, pasta, meat, wine, sauces, oil, bread, jams, and more. Plus, they have unique takeout offerings.