ok i’m back again…trying to be, at least!
MAN has it been a long time since I’ve posted. Not to mention my last few posts that I’ve left lingering here are kinda not great. It’s interesting I still receive steady traffic, that’s pretty cool. I’ve had the intention of writing something for 3 months. I haven’t written anything in the past 3 months. … Continue reading
Your responsibility to your partner…
I came across these points in my “Seeds of Success” newsletter from SuccessMagazine.com which was once my favorite magazine and apparently is no longer, but seems to have come back in some “old white man” form. Still–the content is inspiring and helpful. My original cheering on of Success Magazine can be found HERE. Here is … Continue reading
family dinner with my friend and her kiddies!
this past weekend, i had one of the most unique and wonderful Saturday nights i’ve had in awhile. i was invited to my friend’s home (note: not an apartment like every other single one of my friends, a home) to throw down in the kitchen with another one of her friends…tho the meal was nearly … Continue reading
out with Nanny’s…what rich folks need are Manny’s!
i would go in to a long extensive essay on this thesis…and in fact, i most likely will elaborate on this for an article. but this occurred to me the other day. it’s quite simple. we all know rich husbands and wives rely on their nanny’s to care for their kids day in and day … Continue reading
the meal the ended my cooking-depression.
following Christmas and the shenanigans surrounding the meal i put tremendous thought into planning, labored over for hours, and turned out amazing…i was not in the mood to cook. despite my diamond cutting new knife, new cookbooks, my new island, and tons of new kitchen toys…it seemed as tho i had no desire to cook. … Continue reading
What Successful People Do:
successful people work hard. is this obvious? i’m not sure that it is. the inspiration for this post came from observations of people who are successful and those who aren’t quite there yet. and by successful, i mean doing what they want, on their way to success, achieving their dreams, etc. and please note, this … Continue reading
What I learned from a Chef…
my dear friend Sarah told me one night, while we were screaming in conversation over live hip hop performers, that i should meet her aunt…her “cool aunt”, Chef Andrea. i didn’t hesitate one day to set that up! Andrea and i planned a brunch at Cafe Laurent in Culver City (sinful French brunch food) … Continue reading
Everyone Wants to be a Chef!
by Lana Burrows Intro as i plan for my upcoming culinary education, i can’t help but notice that so many people around me are also heavily into the field. a few of them are actually going to culinary school, starting around the same time i am (January), and others just love cooking or are total … Continue reading
No Exception Policy
taken from the wonderful book i’m currently reading called The Power of Focus, the No Exceptions Policy states that you should determine which things in your life and lifestyle fall under this policy. they are things that will be done or followed through with NO MATTER WHAT! once you realize what these things are and … Continue reading
my how quickly things change.
so after my frustration had set in with regards to my culinary career, things have taken a new direction. a wonderful direction! i have an appt to meet with an admissions counselor next week at the Art Institute of California. they have some major culinary programs there, and i’m highly interested in the Culinary Arts … Continue reading
glo: a destination for young women 