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Sort Your Stuff

Sort Your Stuff

My then boyfriend and I moved to Napa, California to pursue the jobs of our lives because we had both landed positions at one of the top restaurants in the...
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The 'Too Good' Trap

The 'Too Good' Trap

When I was dating, a backhanded compliment followed me, leaving an unpleasant taste in my mouth. To cope, I wrote a poem about it:Without the Adverb"You're too good for me,"...
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Napa Reccomendations

Napa Reccomendations

I used to live in Napa Valley, when I was working for a Michelin rated restaurant as well as a Master Sommelier. Several people have asked me for recommendations, so...
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A Night in a Three Michelin-Star Restaurant

A Night in a Three Michelin-Star Restaurant

I showed up at the restaurant thirty minutes early because I had paced every corner of our apartment and needed a new environment to pace. I stood near the door...
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The Red Stove And Self Blame

The Red Stove And Self Blame

My parents purchased a small, old Cape Cod-style house when they got married, featuring a white exterior with blue shutters and a tiny kitchen where only one person could cook...
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How Carrot Cake Led Me on a Cross-Country Culinary Journey

How Carrot Cake Led Me on a Cross-Country Culinary Journey

When I first met my chef, Allie, I was intimidated by her. I was nervous to engage in a conversation and I came into the kitchen with a militaristic mindset...
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Favorite Things

Favorite Things

5/13/23 one. Beeswax Candles   One of my biggest pet peeves is scented candles at a dinner table. Unlike scented candles, which can overwhelm the senses and clash with the delicious...
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Favorite Things

Favorite Things

4/11/23 one. Paesano Olive Oil.   Having worked in fine dining, I learned there are olive oils you can spend $$$$$ on that are incredible. BUT, if you're looking for an affordable...
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