I have a true passion and undying love for gastronomy.
I'm a founder of CulinaryCulture, a site devoted to serious and aspiring foodies. I dabble in custom architectural and interior design from time to time. I have a couple of other exciting projects in the works, so stay tuned!

I'm also married to a rather interesting man, who has started companies like Threadless.com.

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  1. September Peach Salad with mixed greens, frisée, pecans, and shaved parmesan in a white balsamic vinaigrette.

    September Peach Salad

    with mixed greens, frisée, pecans, and shaved parmesan in a white balsamic vinaigrette.

  2. Acorn Squash Soup with Sage Creme Fraiche From Tuesday’s dinner party. I had an acorn squash from the garden that I had no idea what to do with. My motto: When in doubt, make soup! I used a smoked chicken stock base. I think it was a good choice for my first Fall-ish dinner party.

    Acorn Squash Soup with Sage Creme Fraiche

    From Tuesday’s dinner party. I had an acorn squash from the garden that I had no idea what to do with. My motto: When in doubt, make soup! I used a smoked chicken stock base. I think it was a good choice for my first Fall-ish dinner party.

  3. A few weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to have dinner with Gail Simmons, her husband Jeremy, her parents, and Blackberry Farm owners Sam and Mary Celeste Beall. It was so great meeting Gail’s parents for the second time and hearing some of their personal commentary on their famous daughter. Over the course of my weekend with Gail and Sam Beall, I learned so many valuable things about the food industry in addition to critiquing food. The experience has left me inspired to say the least. More photos here.

    A few weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to have dinner with Gail Simmons, her husband Jeremy, her parents, and Blackberry Farm owners Sam and Mary Celeste Beall. It was so great meeting Gail’s parents for the second time and hearing some of their personal commentary on their famous daughter. Over the course of my weekend with Gail and Sam Beall, I learned so many valuable things about the food industry in addition to critiquing food. The experience has left me inspired to say the least.

    More photos here.

  4. Sunday Lunch Grilled pork loin and cheese sandwiches and a homegrown garden salad with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.

    Sunday Lunch

    Grilled pork loin and cheese sandwiches and a homegrown garden salad with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.

  5. Korean Night

    Jacob bought a bunch of flank steak to test our new freezer in the garage before we bring home our bison at the end of September. I’ve made variations of flank steak tacos twice this week and am officially taking a break from the tortilla for a while.

    I decided to go the Korean route with dinner last night after some inspiration from the Momofuku cookbook. This is my Interpretation of their Hanger Steak recipe. The ginger scallion sauce in that book is an incredibly delicious and perfect accompaniment to steak.

    Korean Lettuce Wraps Marinated flank steak, rice, ginger scallion sauce, kimchi (and a little sriracha)