The Forked Ring

It’s week two of being a restaurant owner. Of being a real chef. And I’m loving it! I’ve unexpectedly become somewhat of a morning person and connected with so many people over good food. We already have regulars and people even calling to rave about how good the food is.…

What a huge week for me full of personal and professional growth. My bones are aching as I write this. My legs are sore and my body is exhausted. But I’ll adjust quickly. Our cafe / restaurant, Nomad, officially opened for the first time Saturday with a brunch service. It…

My favorite recipes are always chocolate. And this week I planned to create another decadent, dark, rich chocolate creation. I’ve been thinking about cookie recipes for my cafe, too, and figured I’d have a crack at a decadent combination. Chocolate ganache cookies with a chewy brown butter and black cocoa…

I’ve been deep in recipe development this week and getting excited for my upcoming milestone! Taking over the kitchen at a local cafe. It’s located in a small airport, which sounds odd. But the space is small and manageable for me. One of the things I’m excited to offer on…

I spent part of this week moving furniture up and down stairs, installing bed frames, and dangling mattresses over balconies. Thankfully, I had a sweet treat waiting for me, which I made Thursday. My mood was a little down at the beginning of the week. But we had a sunny…

Another week of 2026 is complete. I’m still in holiday relaxation mode with days full of planning, design, and recipe research. I’ve been working on my sourdough focaccia recipe, too, inspired by the most amazing bread I had in Portugal in 2024. But I took time to come up with…

Happy new year! I can’t believe it’s 2026. I still feel like it’s 2016 sometimes. Time is going by fast. And this week I needed another simple recipe to keep my head above water. I normally start my recipe in the middle of the week, but with the holidays and…

Happy Christmas week! I’m just settling down on Boxing Day after a great Christmas filled with food, family, and movies. Today I decided to make something savory since I’ve been eating so many sweets. My beloved pecan sticky buns, gingerbread cookies, and homemade peanut butter balls. I’ve been craving mac…

I had a whirlwind of a week! Christmas season is in full-swing and I’ve been busy wrapping gifts, baking cookies, and preparing for new opportunities. 2026 is going to be a big year for me to share my food with more people in person. Which I’m so excited about! For…