Engagement Chicken and the Myth of Complicated Hospitality

Engagement Chicken and the Myth of Complicated Hospitality

There are certain dishes that look far more intimidating than they actually are. Roast chicken is one of them. It arrives at the table golden and glistening, perfumed with lemon and herbs, crisp-skinned and deeply comforting. It feels like something a French...
Winter Comfort Food – My Central Market Cooking School

Winter Comfort Food – My Central Market Cooking School

If you love vintage recipes, cozy winter flavors, and meaningful gatherings, I’d love for you to take this class with me at the Fort Worth Central Market Cooking School on Thursday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. Sign up here. In this comfort-food-filled class, I will...
Valentine Sip & Shop – You’re Invited

Valentine Sip & Shop – You’re Invited

Come sip, shop, and see all the cute Valentine’s Day and new spring clothing and accessories at Apricot Lane Fort Worth. I’ll be guest-hosting a fun store pop-up on Friday, February 6, from 5-7 p.m., ready to help you find something that makes you say,...
The Legend of Frieda’s Strawberry Cake

The Legend of Frieda’s Strawberry Cake

There are five birthdays in my family in the month of February and almost always this strawberry cake is requested.  My brother Jim and Mother loved it, too, when their April and August birthdays came ’round.  And it’s my nephew’s go-to dessert as...