February is almost over and it was a month of mindfulness. At home, at work and at the gym I challenged myself to be fully immersed in what I was doing by focusing on being present in the moment. That lead to some pretty cathartic workouts with explosive heart rate! I am on track to … More February Week 4 Meal Plan : Fierce Energy of Now!
This is the French equivalent of Shepherd’s Pie with a delicious, spicy filling. An amazing recipe from Jody Williams’ Buvette cookbook. Serve with a simple green salad. Serving Size Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 10 allspice berries 1 1/2 teaspoons of whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds 2 tablespoons of … More Hachis Parmentier
I get my passion for cooking and entertaining from my Mom so needless to say that cooking together is something we enjoy tremendously. I took advantage of her trip to San Francisco to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon with her, cooking some of her favorite comfort foods that I weaved into this week’s meal plan. … More December Week 2 Meal Plan : Cooking with Mom
David and I discovered this perfect roasted chicken at Jody Williams’ restaurant “Buvette” in Paris and it’s been our go to recipe ever since. The task of roasting a whole chicken might appear daunting to a few people but it tastes so much better than chicken breasts alone. Bonus: you can use the leftover meat … More Poulet Rôti from Buvette
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