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My Fatty liver journey
Fatty liver disease wasn’t even on my radar until some routine bloodwork came back with numbers that made my doctor raise an eyebrow. I thought I was relatively healthy, so hearing that my liver might be in trouble was both surprising and scary. The First Red Flags It started with some abnormal lab results. My triglycerides were high at 216, my HDL (the “good” cholesterol) was low at 37, but my overall cholesterol was still in the normal range. At that point, my doctor sugges
The Kitchen triangle
We assist our clients with kitchen remodels all the time. As a chef I am sometimes asked for advice about kitchen layouts. One thing I always maintain is this one thing. The kitchen triangle!! Most people have never heard of the classic “work triangle,” but many designers still lean on it as a simple way to plan a kitchen that feels efficient and easy to use. Originally developed in the 1940s, it was a research-based approach to help home cooks in small kitchens make the most
Mason Bees: the ultimate garden guest
Last year, my garden's performance was disappointing. Factors like the extremely hot Kansas City summer and numerous spring storms contributed to this. Some vegetables just weren't thriving, and I kept questioning the cause. Then, one day, I noticed a bee on my green beans and realized I hadn't seen bees all summer. Suddenly, they appeared, and my green beans thrived. I always plant plenty of flowers, such as marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos, to attract bees to my garden. So wh
MADE IN cookware
I have used a lot of different pans, some great and some have literally been thrown out my back door in fit of frustration. My new obsession are the Made In pans. These pans were designed by chefs and you can tell. They are strong but lightweight, superior quality, indestructible and comfortable in your hand. That may sound silly but it is a thing. Have you ever had a pan handle feel like it is rolling in your hand? Or it is digging into your palm? When you are holding a ho
