Let me share my adventures and stories in hopes to inspire you.

Fall exploding in your mouth I love working with pork, especially in the fall. It can be intimidating to some but I think it stems from the leather over cooked pork of our youth. Pork, to me, is as versatile as chicken but with the texture of beef. It can take on the flavor of […]

My love of French Onion Soup goes back to the 80’s In the early 80s, my family and I moved from Watertown, South Dakota to New England. I was a sophomore in high school which led to some awkwardness. My dad transferred jobs and needless to say, I was a total fish out of water. […]

Need a weekend getaway in TX? I have one for you! When you live in a town that is a huge tourist attraction. Sometimes it’s hard to find a weekend getaway for yourself. My husband’s birthday is in the middle of September and we always like to go away to celebrate. It launches us into […]

Smoky goodness in a bowl I love a good smoky flavor. My husband got a Traeger for Father’s Day a few years back and he was looking for more things to put on the smoker. I was craving my mom’s broccoli soup and thought what if I combined the flavors of smoked chicken and broccoli? […]

Why roasted? My husband is not a fan of sweet in his savory foods. A lot of recipes for butternut squash soup out there add sugar and or cinnamon and that is a no-go in this house. To bring out the natural sweetness of the squash, I decided to roast it in the oven before […]

A little Southwestern flair I am obsessed with Southwest flavors. I don’t want my mouth to be on fire but enjoy a little bit of smoky heat. Poblano peppers are my favorite! They have the perfect amount of heat (less than a jalapeno). When roasted they get a bit of smokiness to them, that I […]

Soup Season is here. I love autumn for a few reasons. The cooler weather, lower humidity, layering clothes and the food! All of the food I start to make this time of year gives you that cozy and comforting feeling of a blanket. My husband likes soup but loves a good chowder. What makes it […]

What the heck is Friendsgiving? We are coming into that time of year, where we are so busy with holiday obligations. I find the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. It always goes by so quickly that a few years ago I decided to slow it down a […]

What is Every Day Fete? Hello fellow Bon Vivant! I want to take the opportunity to explain what my upcoming subscription service, Every Day Fete, is all about. Let’s go! What is the goal of Every Day Fete? My goal for my Every Day Fete is to give fellow Bon Vivants an opportunity to spread […]

Seafood and Pasta – a marriage made in heaven My husband loves pasta. He loves seafood. He loves spice. I decided to marry these things together and make the perfect weeknight, quick sauce to make him happy. I love the taste of ‘nduja and it isn’t just for charcuterie boards. ‘Nduja is a spicy, spreadable […]