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Couples Retreat
We had a grand time at the Wellness Center's Couples Retreat last weekend - including making our own lunch! I provided...
Piedmont Auxiliary Makes Things Happen!
I had the pleasure of catering a brunch for the ladies of the board of the Piedmont Auxiliary last week. How much fun...
Seasonal Delights – Eat Like There’s No Tommorrow
My friend and fellow chef, Hans Rueffert appeared on the Cooks Warehouse Stage at the Decatur Book Festival today....
Life’s A Beach!
Last week, Cancer Wellness at Piedmont hosted their annual "Life's a Beach! Party". What fun to see flip flops and...
It’s Been a Pink Week!
For those of you that see me often without a chefs coat on - you'll know that I love the color pink. And this week I...
Delicious Home Made Pita Chips for Dipping!
Easy, Flavor Filled Chips You Can Make Yourself:6 Whole Wheat Pita Pockets¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil¼ Cup Fresh...
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Rhythm and Food
What fun we had with food and music this week! Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Hospital and innovative musician Cindy Stark Reid hosted a creative workshop where participants made instruments out of food - and I used the same fruits and veggies to make lunch! Check out...
Jersey Tomatoes
Ahh, there is nothing like being at the beach with your family! And if you can get good produce from a local farmers market on the way to the beach, then I would consider that a slice of heaven! Good old New Jersey tomatoes are what we are eating this week at the...
Gluten Free Corn Muffins – Perfect with Summer Veggies
Shayna walked into Cancer Wellness with the most beautiful string beans the other day. Oh I am jealous of her green thumb! I missed the gardening gene, so I have to rely on talented folks like Shayna and my local Farmers Market to enjoy summer's bounty. Here's an...
Corn is in Season!
This week I had the pleasure of developing recipes for a Lighter Southern Lunch to accompany a reading and book signing by my friend Amanda C. Gable. Her new book, The Confederate General Rides North has garnered her the Georgia Author of the Year Award for First...
Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Opens
If you look at our smiling faces, you will know that we were very happy last Thursday night. Just a short drive south from Atlanta, the new Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Hospital celebrated its VIP Grand Opening! Chef Hans and I enjoyed cooking Indian...




