• Cookbook Roundup – April 2015

    In case you didn’t know, I’m writing an article each month for Washington Independent Review of Books (WIRo Books). It’s a fun roundup of recently released cookbooks, and a few food-related books, too! Cookbook Roundup – April 2015 The foodie in me LOVES this, as does the the English major.…

  • Extra Virgin on Cooking Channel

    One of many highlights of moving out to The Farm is that we now have Cooking Channel, which, my friends, means a whole new world of programming that reminds me of the good ol’ days of Food Network. I’m definitely digging the Good Eats syndication and old school Alton Brown,…

  • Downton Abbey Inspired Kitchen

    This post was inspired by Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon. Learn more about the family who lived in Highclere Castle, where the popular British series Downton Abbey is filmed. Join From Left to Write on Dec. 17, when we discuss Lady Catherine,…

  • My Open Casting Call for Home Cooks on Food Network

    Take a few minutes to read all about my open casting call for Home Cooks on Food Network (aka America’s Best Cook)! It’s definitely something I’ll never forget. I spent a weekend in October 2013 visiting my sister in Brooklyn for what was mostly a girls’ weekend. The weather couldn’t…

  • 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Diet

    Low-fat isn’t always good for you—this is only one of the three reasons why I don’t diet. Keep reading to learn more! I. Don’t. Diet. I know many chronic dieters, however. The ones who find some sort of new trend to follow every year: pills, cleanses, all protein, no fat, Paleo,…