Experimenting for Friends

I’ve decided to go on a hiatus and am not taking any clients for cooking parties. I just don’t feel inspired cooking for strangers lately. So, I’ve been doing parties for friends who really need me and it’s incredibly gratifying. I’ve done 4 parties in the last 2 months---a bon voyage party, birthday party, bachelorette party and most recently a dress rehearsal dinner. Going back to comfort food and keepin’ it real.








And I’ve been experimenting lately in the kitchen. Concoctions of shephards pie, chicken ramen, karaage, brisket, pulled pork, dishes I rarely cook. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the slow cook meat process and how the Japanese fried chicken came out!








I want to share the Karaage (japanese fried chicken) recipe I found on www.norecipes.com, click here to view. It's super easy.








Enjoy the pictures of my latest adventures. I'm off to Hawaii for another wedding in a few days, check back for that post.






Karaage!



Friend's wall blackboard (such a cool idea for your home)

Happy Birthday Jack (my cousin)

Couldn't resist a goofy picture of little brother Ben

Dinner for Alicia and Chris' party/rehearsal dinner, 6 hour cooked Brisket

Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

Congrats to Alicia and Chris!