Mark Choi produced a beautiful video about Pop-ups for Culture Trip. He is a former 8th grader of mine. Now a grown man, married to a lovely and sweet lady, doing work that allows him to be creative and inspire others. I’m beyond proud to have been a part of that journey 🙂 Thank you…
What a fabulous way to help out another great cause in Houston. The Homemade Hope Foundation is a local non-profit that benefits homeless and at-risk youth by providing opportunities for them in culinary arts and activities. The event was sponsored by Yellow Rose Distilling on a not-too-humid-anymore September evening. This year’s sweet competition was held at the…
My father’s garden is full of life and his heart, full of passion. When my dad was laid off a few years ago, way too soon to retire in this society, I was afraid that it would be a challenge for him to keep busy and find fulfillment. I’m not sure why I felt I had anything…
Every once in awhile I crave this dish because it reminds me of simpler times, when cooking for me just meant hanging out in the kitchen at my dormitory at LSU with my favorite guy, a pan and a few ingredients. Jalapeno Maggi Chicken was simple out of necessity. The parents sent me off…
Most of you know that I’ve been laid-off from Chevron a little over two months ago. . . life has been a bit of a whirlwind since! What they say about one door closing is true. Sometimes it’s a tiny window that opens and you have to squeeze yourself through, but it’s totally worth trying.…
