Since moving to the Bay Area 8 years ago from Colorado, I've found my happy place cooking and exploring new restaurants in the Bay and beyond. I love reading, learning and watching anything related to the culinary arts. Figuring out how food, cultures, people and politics come together is my jam. There's nothing better than a hearty debate among good friends about whether you'd pick rice or noodles... to eat for the rest of your life. #TeamRice all the way!
When I'm not in the kitchen, you can find me trying to be a yogi, taking pictures of my food wherever I might be eating, rooting for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Buffalos, out dancing with my girls, traveling with my #teamrice boyfriend or plotting my next food based adventure.
Food heroes include: David Chang, Roy Choi, Samin Nosrat, Chrissy Teigen, Dominique Crenn, Gabriela Camara, Gaggan Anand, Nancy Singleton Hatchisu, Anthony Bourdain, Julia Childs and my mom and grandma.
Even if you’re feeling under the weather, you can whip up this hearty chicken noodle soup in less than 45 minutes. It’s a no fuss way to get everyone feeling great in no time. My secret ingredient of turmeric is added for an extra immunity boost.
Read MoreChinese chicken salad is a fun dish to bring to any kind of gathering. It’s got crispy maifun noodles, tender boiled chicken and deliciously sweet Mandarin oranges. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a homemade dressing.
Read MoreSkip the red meat and serve this beautiful, buttermilk, roasted chicken. It’ll impress your next dinner guests.
Read MoreCook a delicious bowl of Japanese comfort food to warm up a chilly night. Easy oyako donburi (chicken & egg over rice) is the perfect fall meal made of simple ingredients.
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