Posts by Chef Kara
And The Appetizer Goes To
If you are having a little gathering of friends + family to watch the Oscars or just a gathering to entertain it’s nice to have an appetizer to share before the main course. There are a few that I like to share with my guests before the evening is in full swing. Rosemary Antipasto skewers:…
Read MoreHiding Amongst the Lemongrass
Lemongrass is one of those ingredients that can be intimidating when you walk by it in the grocery store, but with a few quick tricks it is simple to work with. It’s bright, citrus + lemony quality adds a beautiful aroma + flavor to many Asian dishes. You can find lemongrass in most grocery stores or…
Read MoreHealthy Hearts Day
Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to make your kiddos feel extra special. Getting their day started with a little love is important to me + I love to make sure they have a fun breakfast to get them into the loving feeling. Since they will likely be partaking of treats at their school parties it…
Read MoreFor the Love of Family
At our house, when dad is in charge of dinner, the meal of choice is what our girls like to call a “special daddy sampler platter.” It’s a cute tradition he started with the girls while I was working + has continued every since. It usually begins with pulling a variety of elements from…
Read MoreHealthy + Happy New Year
The start of a new year is a great time to be mindful of eating healthy + helping your body function at its very best. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when shopping + choosing foods to eat. EAT WHOLE. Add more whole foods, fruits, veggies + grains to your diet. When…
Read MoreInside the Kitchen Drawer
The holiday season has kept me especially busy in the kitchen + as any great chef knows, it’s so important to have the best working tools available to you. I am especially enjoying my bench scraper this season. Here’s why: Built in ruler at the bottom: Great for quickly measuring dough and keeping things uniform.…
Read MoreCelebrate the Season
This time of year can be very busy with activity, but it is so important to relax + make special memories with family. This past weekend it was nice to take part in some seasonal activities around the city. We took the girls to have breakfast with Santa this weekend. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast meal…
Read MoreUsing the leftovers
It is so nice to have a meal with family during the holidays. And if your family is like mine then you have some left over. I find that the week following a holiday meal is a perfect time to get creative + make something new with the pieces of the meal that landed back in the…
Read MoreKids in the Kitchen
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Read MoreTurkey Time
It’s incredible how quickly the Thanksgiving season has approached this year. With all the excitement around Flavor 360 + Something Elegant Catering it’s time to sit down + start making plans for the holiday season. If you are like me, you want to make sure that the focal piece, the turkey, is deliciously prepared. Here’s…
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