Momofuku Fried Chicken

When it’s cold outside I get a special lust up for yummy crispy fried chicken. OK let’s be honest, fried chicken is great any time but for me it’s definitely in the comfort ...

Read More

Savory Shake

Savory Shake I first tried this Savory Shake by Dr. Alexander Junger (from Clean Cleanse) a few years ago for Goop’s winter detox and was pleasantly surprised by how tasty and filling it was. Since then, it’s been a ...

Read More

No-bake Chewy Granola Bites

One of my Mexican mamas, Marcela, has an amazing catering company in El Paso, Texas, called MLH Living. Although she loves to bake, I asked her to share a no-bake recipe with me for MANNA since I am a dismal baker. Marcela’s chewy granola ...

Read More

Easy Eaton Mess

If you are coming to my place for dinner chances are you will most likely be served an Eaton Mess. This is my go-to dessert because it doesn’t require many ingredients or cooking, can be prepared in advance, and always tastes divine. It is insanely simple. (Except I ...

Read More

Earl Grey Infused Gin Tea Cocktail

For my daughter’s tea party, I thought the adults might like a spiked tea. This cocktail is surprising refreshing and is lovely served in tea cups with a few petals floating around.   Ingredients for one cocktail 2 oz Earl Grey infused gin (recipe below) 1 teaspoon ...

Read More

The Best Simple Gazpacho Soup

I was introduced to gazpacho when I was a waiter at a restaurant next to Central Park, New York, in the early 2000s. The summer was particularly hot and everyone was on a gazpacho craze. I couldn’t understand why they wanted to slurp cold pureed tomatoes. Ick! One taste ...

Read More

Campbell’s Chicken Quinoa Salad

One of two people I credit my love for food and ability to feed myself semi-decent meals is my dear old friend Campbell Whitman Riemens at Boots for Breakfast. She is a fellow mother abroad whose story and recipes I look forward to sharing here. (You will ...

Read More