Stories from the Kitchen, the Road, and the Heart

Notes from a Flavorful Life

Taste & Savor

Where recipes meet real life. Dive into globally inspired dishes, wine pairings, and behind-the-scenes kitchen stories—crafted to nourish both flavor and joy.

Spicy Tuesday

A  burst of bold. Explore the power of a single spice or seasoning and learn how to use it with confidence, creativity, and global flair.

Living & Eating Well

Reflections, tips, and real-life insights on savoring a flavorful, healthful life—on and off the plate. It’s wellness, Nancy-style: joyful, grounded, and full of taste.

Risotto Champs

Risotto Champs

What do you do with a group of foodies who not only love to cook, but work in the food biz? Challenge them to an Iron...

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Have it Your Way!

Have it Your Way!

Here's a delicious twist on customization. How would you like to pick up what looks good to you at the fish counter,...

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Iron Chef Risotto

Iron Chef Risotto

Happy Birthday Toni! I taught a fun cooking class last night at Cooks Warehouse here in Atlanta. Paul threw a 5oth...

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Brining

I had lunch with a friend the other day, who told me she had just discovered brining. Brining is a cooking method that...

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Rosemary Gift Tree

Rosemary Gift Tree

If you are a subscriber to my weekly news short: The Friday Four, you received my Favorite Wines Gift List this week...

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