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Came “home” to the rock, attended a lobster boil, reduced 10 lbs of lobster shells into 1 liter of intense stock (‘cause that’s how you respect a lobster), made lobster rolls with the leftovers, saw my first iceberg ever…and now the real work starts as i set up my hot cod sammy pop-up test run @thenewfoundlanddistilleryco

Came “home” to the rock, attended a lobster boil, reduced 10 lbs of lobster shells into 1 liter of intense stock (‘cause that’s how you respect a lobster), made lobster rolls with the leftovers, saw my first iceberg ever…and now the real work starts as i set up my hot cod sammy pop-up test run @thenewfoundlanddistilleryco

Came “home” to the rock, attended a lobster boil, reduced 10 lbs of lobster shells into 1 liter of intense stock (‘cause that’s how you respect a lobster), made lobster rolls with the leftovers, saw my first iceberg ever…and now the real work starts as i set up my hot cod sammy pop-up test run @thenewfoundlanddistilleryco

Came “home” to the rock, attended a lobster boil, reduced 10 lbs of lobster shells into 1 liter of intense stock (‘cause that’s how you respect a lobster), made lobster rolls with the leftovers, saw my first iceberg ever…and now the real work starts as i set up my hot cod sammy pop-up test run @thenewfoundlanddistilleryco

Came “home” to the rock, attended a lobster boil, reduced 10 lbs of lobster shells into 1 liter of intense stock (‘cause that’s how you respect a lobster), made lobster rolls with the leftovers, saw my first iceberg ever…and now the real work starts as i set up my hot cod sammy pop-up test run @thenewfoundlanddistilleryco

it’s not everyday one gets to take a vibrant, saucy woman out for her 100th birthday. happy birthday margo burns. here’s to another century of champagne toasts, faaabulous lunches, and scandalous stories. special thanks to @cafebouludto for all the extra love. we’ll see you same time next year.

nothing kickstarts a holiday weekend like rolling out of bed and heading straight to @breakfasttelevision to blow up the kitchen with superhosts @timbolen and @tammiesutherland . this morning we whipped up an eco and wallet-friendly zero-waste pesto and tossed it with @felicia_northamerica ‘s hi-protein, hi-fiber spirulina pasta. yum. from there it was straight to the dry cleaners to get the wayward pesto shrapnel out of my shirt. #flavorbomb .@thesirengroup

nothing kickstarts a holiday weekend like rolling out of bed and heading straight to @breakfasttelevision to blow up the kitchen with superhosts @timbolen and @tammiesutherland . this morning we whipped up an eco and wallet-friendly zero-waste pesto and tossed it with @felicia_northamerica ‘s hi-protein, hi-fiber spirulina pasta. yum. from there it was straight to the dry cleaners to get the wayward pesto shrapnel out of my shirt. #flavorbomb .@thesirengroup

nothing kickstarts a holiday weekend like rolling out of bed and heading straight to @breakfasttelevision to blow up the kitchen with superhosts @timbolen and @tammiesutherland . this morning we whipped up an eco and wallet-friendly zero-waste pesto and tossed it with @felicia_northamerica ‘s hi-protein, hi-fiber spirulina pasta. yum. from there it was straight to the dry cleaners to get the wayward pesto shrapnel out of my shirt. #flavorbomb .@thesirengroup

nothing kickstarts a holiday weekend like rolling out of bed and heading straight to @breakfasttelevision to blow up the kitchen with superhosts @timbolen and @tammiesutherland . this morning we whipped up an eco and wallet-friendly zero-waste pesto and tossed it with @felicia_northamerica ‘s hi-protein, hi-fiber spirulina pasta. yum. from there it was straight to the dry cleaners to get the wayward pesto shrapnel out of my shirt. #flavorbomb .@thesirengroup

Turns out my “I don’t do private parties” policy gets surprisingly negotiable when the party is celebrating one of my all-time favorite pinot noirs. This weekend, I put my best surreal foot forward for @challenwinery ‘s 23 release party. In order: Peking Duck Consommé, Olive Tapenade, Chinese Short Rib Cupcakes, Lobster & Corn Sno-cones, Grilled Mushroom Pizza, and Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Thanks to the incomparable @carlodanterota and @caviarcitizen for adding their flair, @miles_dipaola for bringing the vibes, and of course to @challencates for producing such elegant pinot noirs.

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

it was an all- you-can-eat spot prawn-a-palooza in the wilds of Northern British Columbia as i fished and cooked my way through a boatload of nature’s sweetest crustaceans. in order: preparing the heads for stock, risotto, gyozas, bisque, pasta, prawn cakes, and wok-fried. not pictured: straight out of the ocean with a dab of wasabi. what would you make if you had more spot prawns than time? thanks for the invite @imulch . #campcook#spotprawns

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

Own (and ride) a piece of Glutton for Punishment history! I’m selling my beloved Cervello R3—the bike I peddled up the legendary Alpe D’Huez on with the very patient pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde (pictured). It was without question the most punishing day of the series. The bike has been well ridden, well cared for, and well loved. I still ride with the same enthusiasm and gusto—but just a little less agressiveness—so I’ve moved on to the comfort of a Cervélo gravel bike, hence this post. Swipe left for the specs and some pics. DM me. @christianvdv @dave9t5 @cervelo @cafedomestiique @stottsbicycles @xtul

No Kid Hungry, the organization behind ChefCycle, threw an epic fundraising bash at L.A.’s Rolling Greens on Saturday night that rocked the fancy crowd’s already-high expectations. i was one of 60 chefs challenged to bring our A-game—which was beyond daunting considering the company. Along with my ChefCycle buddy Ted Cizma, we represented and served my Wheel Nuts (Saint Agur cheese sandwiched between two candied walnuts, drizzled with wild honey, and presented on a rotating Colnago wheel, circa 1985). Yes, that’s @duffgoldman and @chefsherryyard crashing our booth! @teamcizma @nokidhungry

was streaming Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie last night when i realized i had squirreled away a couple of those curious Orbit bottles a million years ago. loved seeing some of the old Queen St. haunts, including the Rivioli — where i had better luck than Matt and Jay in booking Jane Siberry on many occasions. i can still taste the crispy Vietnamese spring rolls. @jaymccarrol @ntbtstm

big thanks to @craftcontemporary for giving me carte blanche to create the food for their Spring party in celebration of the upcoming show Tierra (earth, land, ground). pictured: 1. olive tapenade 2. a wheelbarrow filled with the ingredients for a salad performance 4. asparagus and green garlic soup shooters (garnished with society garlic flowers) 5.fava bean crostinis (garnished with foraged mustard flowers).

big thanks to @craftcontemporary for giving me carte blanche to create the food for their Spring party in celebration of the upcoming show Tierra (earth, land, ground). pictured: 1. olive tapenade 2. a wheelbarrow filled with the ingredients for a salad performance 4. asparagus and green garlic soup shooters (garnished with society garlic flowers) 5.fava bean crostinis (garnished with foraged mustard flowers).

big thanks to @craftcontemporary for giving me carte blanche to create the food for their Spring party in celebration of the upcoming show Tierra (earth, land, ground). pictured: 1. olive tapenade 2. a wheelbarrow filled with the ingredients for a salad performance 4. asparagus and green garlic soup shooters (garnished with society garlic flowers) 5.fava bean crostinis (garnished with foraged mustard flowers).

big thanks to @craftcontemporary for giving me carte blanche to create the food for their Spring party in celebration of the upcoming show Tierra (earth, land, ground). pictured: 1. olive tapenade 2. a wheelbarrow filled with the ingredients for a salad performance 4. asparagus and green garlic soup shooters (garnished with society garlic flowers) 5.fava bean crostinis (garnished with foraged mustard flowers).

big thanks to @craftcontemporary for giving me carte blanche to create the food for their Spring party in celebration of the upcoming show Tierra (earth, land, ground). pictured: 1. olive tapenade 2. a wheelbarrow filled with the ingredients for a salad performance 4. asparagus and green garlic soup shooters (garnished with society garlic flowers) 5.fava bean crostinis (garnished with foraged mustard flowers).

Kate and I were so honored to receive the Hope Award on Saturday night at the Mending Kids Gala — and to be introduced by Mary Sue Milliken, whose advocacy work has inspired me for over three decades. Of course, the real hero in the story is Elise, the brave, independent, sparkling soul who has taught us so much over the course of the five surgeries that have brought her from Cameroon to our house in Los Angeles during the past four years. In appreciation, I donated a multi-course tasting dinner paired with collectable wines, for four diners at the chef’s table in our house. It was auctioned off (twice!), raising a total of $11,000. That money will help Mending Kids continue their mission of providing life-saving surgeries (over 6000 and counting) for kids all over the world. Kudos to Isabelle Fox, who has once again pulled off an extraordinary event with her seemingly limitless resourcefulness. @marysuemilliken @mendingkids @isnotwas

Kate and I were so honored to receive the Hope Award on Saturday night at the Mending Kids Gala — and to be introduced by Mary Sue Milliken, whose advocacy work has inspired me for over three decades. Of course, the real hero in the story is Elise, the brave, independent, sparkling soul who has taught us so much over the course of the five surgeries that have brought her from Cameroon to our house in Los Angeles during the past four years. In appreciation, I donated a multi-course tasting dinner paired with collectable wines, for four diners at the chef’s table in our house. It was auctioned off (twice!), raising a total of $11,000. That money will help Mending Kids continue their mission of providing life-saving surgeries (over 6000 and counting) for kids all over the world. Kudos to Isabelle Fox, who has once again pulled off an extraordinary event with her seemingly limitless resourcefulness. @marysuemilliken @mendingkids @isnotwas

Kate and I were so honored to receive the Hope Award on Saturday night at the Mending Kids Gala — and to be introduced by Mary Sue Milliken, whose advocacy work has inspired me for over three decades. Of course, the real hero in the story is Elise, the brave, independent, sparkling soul who has taught us so much over the course of the five surgeries that have brought her from Cameroon to our house in Los Angeles during the past four years. In appreciation, I donated a multi-course tasting dinner paired with collectable wines, for four diners at the chef’s table in our house. It was auctioned off (twice!), raising a total of $11,000. That money will help Mending Kids continue their mission of providing life-saving surgeries (over 6000 and counting) for kids all over the world. Kudos to Isabelle Fox, who has once again pulled off an extraordinary event with her seemingly limitless resourcefulness. @marysuemilliken @mendingkids @isnotwas

Kate and I were so honored to receive the Hope Award on Saturday night at the Mending Kids Gala — and to be introduced by Mary Sue Milliken, whose advocacy work has inspired me for over three decades. Of course, the real hero in the story is Elise, the brave, independent, sparkling soul who has taught us so much over the course of the five surgeries that have brought her from Cameroon to our house in Los Angeles during the past four years. In appreciation, I donated a multi-course tasting dinner paired with collectable wines, for four diners at the chef’s table in our house. It was auctioned off (twice!), raising a total of $11,000. That money will help Mending Kids continue their mission of providing life-saving surgeries (over 6000 and counting) for kids all over the world. Kudos to Isabelle Fox, who has once again pulled off an extraordinary event with her seemingly limitless resourcefulness. @marysuemilliken @mendingkids @isnotwas

Kate and I were so honored to receive the Hope Award on Saturday night at the Mending Kids Gala — and to be introduced by Mary Sue Milliken, whose advocacy work has inspired me for over three decades. Of course, the real hero in the story is Elise, the brave, independent, sparkling soul who has taught us so much over the course of the five surgeries that have brought her from Cameroon to our house in Los Angeles during the past four years. In appreciation, I donated a multi-course tasting dinner paired with collectable wines, for four diners at the chef’s table in our house. It was auctioned off (twice!), raising a total of $11,000. That money will help Mending Kids continue their mission of providing life-saving surgeries (over 6000 and counting) for kids all over the world. Kudos to Isabelle Fox, who has once again pulled off an extraordinary event with her seemingly limitless resourcefulness. @marysuemilliken @mendingkids @isnotwas

celebrated another joy ride around the sun with a crack-of-dawn, 68km ride with my bestie @marysuemilliken . feeling incredibly grateful and fortunate to be able to continue pursuing the things in life i love — physically, professionally, creatively and adventurously.

celebrated another joy ride around the sun with a crack-of-dawn, 68km ride with my bestie @marysuemilliken . feeling incredibly grateful and fortunate to be able to continue pursuing the things in life i love — physically, professionally, creatively and adventurously.

From their very first meeting at the airport, something just clicked. Just like that, Bob, Kate, and Elise went from strangers to family. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒💜

At this year’s Imagine Gala: Shine On, we’re honored to recognize renowned chef Bob Blumer and Dr. Kate Zankowicz for the love, care, and steady support they’ve given Elise and so many Mending Kids host patients. Their home has truly been a home away from home, a safe place during some of the biggest moments in a child’s healing journey. 🦋🧑‍🍳

Join us March 21 as we celebrate 21 years of changing lives. ✨

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