Phuket – Paradise Found

Phuket – Paradise Found

First Impressions of Phuket: Heat, Haze & Hospitality I could feel and hear the plane give that telltale tropical rumble—a low vibration caused by thermal waves rising into the sky. Despite taking an early morning flight from Singapore, the heat that greeted us in...
Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad

Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad

This Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad is more than a pretty plate. The combination of tender greens, juicy berries, nutty grains, and heart-healthy fats hits all the right notes—sweet, tart, crunchy, creamy.

Jalapẽno Cheddar Cornbread

Jalapẽno Cheddar Cornbread

Not Your Grandmother’s Cornbread Recipe, But Close Jalapeño cornbread has been a favorite in my kitchen for as long as I can remember. My love for it began as a child during visits to my Mexican grandmother in San Antonio, where she taught me to make sweet...
Macho Salad With Cornbread Croutons

Macho Salad With Cornbread Croutons

Cherry Creek Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. I make a point of eating there whenever I’m in town. I always order the smoked salmon appetizer—probably the best smoked salmon I’ve ever had—and the Macho Salad, minus the chicken, since I eat a...
Southern Honey Cornbread

Southern Honey Cornbread

Cornbread: A Taste of Tradition My cornbread memories take me back to camping trips and barbecues. This southern staple, however, has its roots in Native American cuisine, where cornmeal was a dietary essential. Over time, cornbread evolved into the moist, hearty,...