magnolia chic

There are many things that I admire in my daughter. She’s a firecracker; quick, witty and determined in her stances. I’m loving watching...

Adobo is a ubiquitous dish found within Filipino households with origins in Mexico. Starting with a sumptuous marinade, the Adobo Chicken...

Baba Ganoush is a tantalizing eggplant dip. Good as a dip, spread or just by the forkful, it is sure to please any platter. 2 Medium...

The Bean is thirteen. Gregory and I are parents to a teenager. We’d spoken, joked and thoughtfully prepared for this moment for years....

It looked like the set of a movie. The sun shone on the tree lined street as if it were lit by God himself; the brightness of the day...

Thai food is so comforting. The flavor profiles presented in a number of the recipes are bodacious. This recipe is no different. I...

In the past two weeks, I’ve learned of the passing of two beloved teachers in New Orleans. They taught at two different schools and had...

You can never go wrong with hummus. Versatile, nutritious and filling, it checks all the boxes. This hummus, however, is quite different....

Black Panther...what can I say that hasn’t already been said? It was phenomenal, stunning and all around one gorgeous film. From the...

Indian cuisine is comforting and substantive is its’s nature. The melding of flavors from it’s spices are often indescribable. This...

When my mother called to tell me she was headed to Houston, it came of no surprise. She was in her sixties and armed with a wealth of...

General Tso is the quentissential staple of Americanized Chinese fare. While it’s origins are heavily contested, we love it without...

It began with a question from the backseat. Kingsley, in a hurried tone said, "You know there is a thing called Candy Grams at school...

Sweet Potatoes are the crown jewels of root vegetables. These beta-carotene enriched buds are the perfect accompaniment to all proteins...

Last week, my husband Gregory had the privilege of attending a workshop led by Dan Heath; author of “The Power of Moments.” The premise...

The benefits of turmeric in our diets are seemingly endless. As an anti-inflammatory, promoter of digestive health and an aide in various...

There’s a lot that can be learned from the wanting gaze of my dog, Saint Charles. The simple crackles of paper can cause a flood of...

The flavors in this gorgeous recipe will delight your palette in a number of ways. Inspired by the classic Korean dish, Bulgogi, the beef...

“Let it go, let it go, can’t hold it back anymore...” There was a heaviness in my chest. My breathing slowed and steadied; shallow and...

Napoleons are petite powerhouses on a plate. Artful and nutritious, there is no limit to your imagination when creating a bountiful...