Jfufhdydodidkyfkhfhdkggdurircuturjcururhfururfjwtfiflufthe otkerghdghhhf
gjggdhdffgggggggfffff

Life update: I’m blogging to you from my new kitchen in Boston!  To be fair – I moved to Boston around 6 months ago… and I’ve been so caught up in life and work that I haven’t even considered anything I’ve made to even be “Gourmet Analyst worthy!”  Lame I know… but unfortunately true.  Today is September 19th and I’ve already been to one Oktoberfest, drank hot apple cider and eaten butternut squash ravioli (more to come on that in a future post).  What I’m trying to get at is… …

When I made this dish the other day, I didn’t mean to.  I walked into that kitchen with the intention of making macaroni and cheese – my all time favorite food! I’m not sure what happened to my taste buds between the time I walked in with cheese on the brain, and walked out with a steamy plateful of this spicy goodness, but I didn’t really have any complaints after I had my first bite.
It’s a super flexible dish so feel free to add whatever vegetables you want to it.  I …

In Mary Brickell Village (Miami) the other night, stumbled upon a magical store that I can’t believe I’ve never seen before!  Mr. Ganache Chocolatier has apparently been around for 8 months in his MBV location, and I hope business is doing well – because they officially sell my new favorite desserts!  When you step into the store, you’re greeted by a sweet little puppy (who didn’t love me as much as I wish he did… sad face) and the lovely French owner, Gilles Ghariani.   His handcrafted chocolates are made in New …

I went grocery shopping for the first time in forever the other day and I just went nuts.  I was in one of those – ‘well I haven’t been here in a while – I might as well go big’ kinda moods.  Let’s just say that my fridge is stocked with way too many overpriced imported French cheeses, among other yummy treasures.  For the first time – I also went up to the seafood counter and picked up some fresh calamari!  Turned out really well – this will not be …