Makenna Held doesn’t believe in rigid recipes—she believes in fearless cooking. As the steward of Julia Child’s former home, she’s redefining how we cook, trust our instincts, and embrace the joy of trial and error. From her Courageous Cooking philosophy to her AI-powered tool RecipeKick, Held is transforming the way we think about food, waste, and creativity in the kitchen.

Chloé Crane-Leroux’s debut cookbook, The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking, elevates simple ingredients into elegant, artful dishes that inspire creativity in the kitchen. Through her background in photography and a deep passion for food, Chloé redefines plant-based cooking, blending art and nature on every plate.

Nestled in the heart of Calgary, Canada, The Dorian Hotel stands as a more than just a place to lay your head; it’s become a culinary beacon in this emerging fine dining community, encapsulating three distinct dining experiences: The Wilde on 27, Prologue Café, and Bistro Nouvelle. At the helm of all three restaurants is […]

Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events, founded in 1980, creates exquisite, memorable events. Led by Executive Chef Daniel Capra, they excel in culinary innovation and sustainability, trusted by celebrities and luxury brands alike.

Raised in Latin America and Europe, Chef David Schoen is known as a culinary explorer. Schoen describes his life as a kid as constantly moving with his family to new places before landing in Chicago, where his father is originally from. These experiences have all influenced his culinary journey, though he would say that he is “more Panamanian than anything.” Schoen’s first real connection with food was during this time in Chicago. He tells us about his father’s interest in grilling and close relationship to a local butcher; this led to Schoen’s interest in food and grilling. Later, when Schoen was in high school, he began watching shows on the Food Network and loved the personalities shown on the channel. This is where he started to have the idea that he could apply himself to an area that was interesting to him, unlike many subjects he endured in school.

If you’re an avid Tik Tok user, then Davis Burleson is someone you’ve encountered while viewing all of the unique personalities on the platform. Burleson recently turned 20 and had a grand celebration at the iconic Goldbar, where SoHo meets the Lower East Side. At this special celebration, not only did he welcome his 20s, but announced a special collaboration he is currently doing with eclectic vegan eatery, Beatnic.

Dowling’s at The Carlyle Dowling is on the map as a fashionable destination for celebrities, politicians, royalty and  tastemakers. 

Bravo Top Chef Contestant, Chris Viaud, inspires cuisine through the seasons of the year with local ingredients at restaurant, Greenleaf.

Who doesn’t love healthy, delicious food and cleansing? In beautiful packaging, Sakara does fully-cooked meals and plans are good for your body, mind, and spirit. In 2021, part of my self-care journey was finally to try out Sakara for myself, cleanse, reset, and shed a few pounds if it happens. Last year I signed up for the Level II: 5 Day Detox, and here is what happened. 

This post has been sponsored by Shady Brook Farms Turkey ®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Best Roast Turkey Breast Recipe This year has been exceptionally strange and difficult, which lead to some adjustments to our traditional holiday plans. Although my love for Thanksgiving stems from the large gatherings we usually host, […]

This is your next go-to recipe as we enter into the fall season. A simple sangria recipe with those cozy flavors you know you love this time of year. Get the recipe here.