Just when I thought we were getting our act together… Lots of changes around the Mathews household. And although they are definitely some big changes and kind of threw us for a loop, there is a lot of good to … Continue reading
Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes…
Tag Archives: cooking
Food Valentines
Brad and I don’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those “holidays” that there is no way you’re going to get off in the restaurant industry. And I could insert the standard “We show each other we love each … Continue reading
Sick Day: Blueberry Muffins and Squash Soup
Seriously, everyone’s getting it. The flu, that is. It was only a matter of time before Brad and I caught it, too. It has been going around our work, taking people out like dominos. I showed up to host last … Continue reading
Keeping Traditions
One thing I have learned in this huge transition phase that we are going through is that you have to figure out the traditions that are the most important to you and then you have to make them work. It … Continue reading
2AM Vampire Dinner: Shrimp & Grits
Last night, I got out of work early (10:45pm is early) and was determined to make my crazy hard-working husband dinner for when he got home. I texted my mom at a more reasonable hour earlier in the day, asking … Continue reading
Home For Christmas
Brad and I have lived in Santa Monica just about three years. It seems every year is getting a little easier than the last. We know our way around a little better. We know a few more people. We have … Continue reading
Tablecloths.
There are only so many pictures you can take of carrots and radishes and beets and potatoes before you start realizing you miss the summer market. The Winter Farmer’s Market has it’s own charm that doesn’t always involve produce. This … Continue reading
Still Thankful
Oh my gosh. After weekends like this one, I swear off drinking for a few days. Then I get home from a long day at work and see that bottle of wine with just a couple glasses left in it… … Continue reading
Five Whole Days
I dropped off Brad this morning at 5AM for the most amazing and exciting business trip yet. He is cooking with my boss, Andrew Kirschner, and representing Tar & Roses at the James Beard House in Manhattan. The James Beard … Continue reading
Best Dessert Ever: Butterscotch Budino
I just made the most amazing dessert. Salty, buttery, rich and the perfect amount of sweet. This Butterscotch Budino is the most amazing custard. I make a mean panna cota that I’ll share with you one day, but it’s nothing … Continue reading
