When lettuce starts to bolt during the July summer heat, cabbage is there to save the salad day. This salad comes together easily and is a perfect way to combine the best flavors of summer. (…) Read more »
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The Benefits of Blueberries
Jul 22, 2012Photo by Erica Lea I’m a huge fan of blueberries — I love them especially during the summer months. Not only are they a beautiful colour, but what’s more appealing to me is how many benefits they have. (…) Read more »
Baked Eggs and Mexican Hash
Apr 16, 2012This dish began as a desire to make some baked eggs. I knew I had to add something else to the dish, so I turned to my refrigerator for inspiration. As soon as I peered in, I saw mango, and instantly, sweet potatoes, onion, peppers, and cayenne pepper popped into my head. (…) Read more »
A Black Tie Affair
Apr 16, 2012The other weekend I was lucky enough to get invited to a big charity event going on here at the URBN home offices. More than 20 top chefs from around Philadelphia came together to serve up tastings in support of Achievability, (…) Read more »
Blogger Diary: First Weeks of Spring
Apr 02, 2012Life has been pretty fun the past three weeks, there was definitely a lot going on. Looking back on all that’s happened through the captured moments, I feel like I’ve been living life to the brim. I realize that I was constantly on the move, observing or thinking about something. It must be that spring (…) Read more »
Blogger Diary: Fill in the Blank
Feb 21, 2012Since my last blogger diary, it’s rained, it’s snowed, I’ve taken sunny afternoon walks, visited museums – far too much to get straight into one (comprehensible) blog post. So instead, I thought I’d play a bit of “fill in the blank.” (…) Read more »
Naomi’s Homemade Granola
Dec 23, 2011Our awesome little chef, FP Naomi, brought in some delicious homemade granola for us and it’s so tasty I had to ask her for the recipe. It’s perfect for snacking, especially here at our desks at work :) – and, it’s a great gift for the holidays! (…) Read more »
Blogger Diary: My Week in Photos
Dec 19, 2011The highlight of my work week? See here. Taking pictures and styling clothes, my thirst for creativity and inspiration was well satiated that day. The euphoria of childlike happiness tightened my cheeks and pulled the corners of my mouth up into a googely grin that never left my face. Shooting and collaborating with these beautiful (…) Read more »
Blogger Diary: A Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 28, 2011I love Thanksgiving. It’s one of the holidays that my family does best – centered on good food and warm sentiments. Each year, my mother wakes up at the crack of dawn to get cooking – something she’s been doing ever since she was eight years old. She starts with the pies – so when (…) Read more »
Saturday DO
Nov 26, 2011DO: eat the leftover pie. It’s not often that there is homemade pie within reach. Just eat it. Eat it and enjoy it. Tell your nagging conscience that FP Naomi said it was okay… (…) Read more »
Office Space
Oct 26, 2011Another long, satisfying day at the office… Hope you all had a great day! (…) Read more »

