The kitchen is the heart of so many homes. It is where we gather to share family meals and to talk about our happenings. It’s where we transition from one part of the day to the next. In our... Read more >>

It’s often said that the easiest and least expensive way to make a big change in a space is to paint the walls. And that’s very true. But, it’s also very true that selecting colors... Read more >>

There was a recent posting in the New York Times’ garden section regarding a home in Florida that was undergoing remodeling and the problems they encountered. What struck me was not the entries... Read more >>

Since I began my blog project Bare Ass 2008! I have lost sixteen pounds and raised $1090 for America’s Second Harvest. The single hardest yet most valuable thing that I have learned so far is to... Read more >>

The kitchen is the one room of the home that all family members use every day—yet so often it is one of the most inefficient rooms in the house. Who wants to cook when you can’t find what... Read more >>

I am not sure why but even after several years of publishing at GlobalChefs.com I am still never at ease when interviewing other chefs. Even as the chef of a fantastic hotel, I still feel a little... Read more >>

My heart froze, my blood stopped flowing, and my short life flashed before me. Was I not the brightest star that shined in the kitchen? But I had screwed up and my stressful day was about to hit new… Read more >>

Gourmands and canned-food junkies alike love kitchen appliances. The automatic coffeemaker that brews a steaming cup of java before you’re even out of bed. The convection microwave that heats... Join this chit chat >>

I grew up in a traditional home. By traditional, I mean that we were ultra-conservative Christians, homeschooled, wore skirts and—for one hilarious stretch of years—skin-tight... Read more >>

A quiet bunch they certainly are not, these girls got it—cooking, smelling good, and it’s hot. “Country music in the background, some dancing, as well. Who has a thermometer?”... Read more >>