Grilled Steak House Pizza with Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

Two things I was craving for dinner the other day were steak and a salad. Rather than choosing between the two or having both separately, I decided to give them try in the form of a grilled pizza. I figured the extra chunky blue cheese dressing I had in the fridge would be a perfect [...]

Spring Greens with Roasted Red Peppers & Blue Cheese

The lettuces at the Chatham University green house are growing beautifully. I love how the delicate leaves feel when I run my hands over the plants. Watching the beauty emerge from the soil all of these weeks has encouraged me to eat more salads. I was inspired to make this salad after having a similar [...]

Roasted Red Peppers with Goat Cheese & Fresh Basil

I’m notorious for walking into my kitchen with a recipe in mind and prepare something completely different. This was the case when I had the idea of making roasted red pepper bruschetta as an early evening snack. In the end, the cutting board of ingredients was so beautiful; I never reached the “bruschetta” part. I [...]

An Edible Feast for the Eyes

The warmth of the sun inside the greenhouse caused delicate beads of sweat to form across my brow as I navigated the hose between the plants. My classmates and I have been growing a variety of herbs, greens and flowers over the past several weeks for our Sustainable Agriculture course. It’s been fun to watch [...]

Will Grow Plants for Food: A Story Inspired by the Farm

Wisps of nature danced across the fields as Enya became the perfect soundtrack for what felt like a scene in a movie. I didn’t even notice a ringlet of hair had fallen from my bonnet until a companion farmer friend gently positioned it back in place. She said, “Now mister Cory. I do declare. Your [...]

My New Excuse to Think About Food 24/7

Starting a master’s degree is a big decision that has crossed my mind several times throughout the years. But there was always something that held me back from submitting the application. Even after countless campus tours with admissions advisors of various MBA, culinary and organizational leadership programs — nothing really felt like the right fit [...]

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

I have a confession to make. I’m lazy sometimes…when it comes to cooking that is. Sure I enjoy the pleasures of roasting a chicken myself. But there are moments in life when I want to get to the eating part quickly. So I turn to a rotisserie chicken to save me time in the kitchen. [...]

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I find it humorous when people say they are intimidated by roasting a chicken. It’s super easy to prepare once you get the hang of it and makes for a really elegant presentation. Plus, nothing could be easier than letting the bird do its thing in the oven while you focus on other meal preparations. [...]

Pear, Gorgonzola & Caramelized Onion Focaccia

It was quite an experience the first time I had a back massage. My masseuse was a sturdy 35-year old woman with tattoos scattered on her arms, shoulder-length dreadlocks and a silver ring pierced through her nose. Her meaty hands pounded my tight muscles into submission as I thought to myself, “pain is beauty…pain is [...]

French Toast with Maple-Apple Compote

I’m a huge fan of a hearty breakfast on the weekends. By the time I wake up though, it’s late enough to be counted as brunch. Sophie woke me up early over the holiday weekend to go outside for private moment in the bushes. The extra time gave me a chance to whip up a [...]

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