San Francisco: Bar Tartine


When my sister was in town helping me settle into my new apartment, I had to take her to Bar Tartine for her last dinner. Choosing the tasting menu (pictured to the left) over the a la carte menu was a must for us first timers. Located in Mission, this quaint restaurant has all the…

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Utilizing Leftover Roasted Chicken for Pot Pie


So earlier this week you saw I had made a roasted chicken (recipe link here) and since Scott is on the road and I’m home alone, I had quite a bit of leftovers. You can make this same recipe using store-bought roasted or rotisserie chicken as well if you ate all that chicken from the…

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Tampa: Pinky’s Eatery


A few years ago I found this breakfast spot while scrolling through my suggested news feed on Instagram and fell in love with everyones posts of the offensive and quirky coffee mugs that seemed to be purchased from thrift stores, vintage shops, or travels from across the country (that is not Denise from Minnesota sipping coffee, that is my…

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Fifty Shades of Roasting…..Chicken & Potatoes


When I first started cooking, I thought roasting a whole chicken was intimidating. When I finally got around to making it I felt like an idiot for not making it sooner! It is super easy and not at all intimidating! Now its become addicting! I think what definitely helped me figure this out without having…

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San Francisco: Bourbon Steak A Michael Mina Restaurant 


Bourbon Steak is one of Michael Mina’s Bay Area restaurants located adjacent to the lobby of the Westin St. Francis Hotel across from Union Square in downtown San Francisco. The hotel and restaurant alike come with that vintage charm with two-story columns and 1920’s chandeliers. The menu reflects American fare with a hint of asian…

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Whole Roasted Fish 


It’s that time of year that all my friends back home in Tampa are out on the boat reeling in some good eats! I’m home sick right now so I thought this post was appropriate. Whole roasted fish also reminds me of my mom and how she would deep fry a whole fish and set…

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