Happy chappie birthday to my other half, my best friend, my number 1 favorite person, my sister Jess!!!! Going into sincere mode in my 30s ~~ last year I got to spend more time with my sister than I have in years. I went back to the Hudson Valley for a month and got to experience the beautiful community she created for herself, and then I helped her move her life to Providence to start grad school. She is such a bright light in the lives of many. She is a truly courageous artist who goes deep with people to create the work she has a vision for. She is also a fun, silly, and wild woman who wants to experience all life has to offer. Everyone go wish Jess a happy 32nd birthday š I love you so much my sister.
Last weekend I hosted a cozy pop-up dinner at my godparentsā house. The last time I hosted a dinner at their home was eight years ago, before so much of my culinary career had taken place. I felt my growth in this dinner, in the menu, in the friends who were present, in having my sweet Neil there as my sous chef. It is so special to have people who want to eat my food, cook with me, and open their home in honor of a delicious meal. I love to cook! And I love my LA community ā¤ļø
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All photos by @bosskie and menu illustrations by my mom @junestoddardart
Itās time for my annual pop-up dinner on Saturday October 25th! This time itās a feast of fall flavors. Think kabocha squash, lamb shoulder ragĆ¹ with hand rolled cavatelli, brown butter and quince, radicchioā¦. Menu coming soon!
DM to reserve your spot. $100 includes a four course dinner and a cocktail (n/a and vegetarian options available). I canāt wait to feed you š The cut off date to reserve your spot is 10/18.
Poster as always by the talented @lrntm and illustrations by my mom @junestoddardart
Over the weekend I catered my first wedding for two of my dear friends, Emma and Kate ā¤ļø it was a real labor of love, spreadsheets, delicious produce, and friendship!
Menu:
ā¢ Striped bass with melted summer squash and sungold sauce
ā¢ Blistered haricot verts with caper raisin vinaigrette
ā¢ Heirloom lettuce salad with green herbs and Dijon vinaigrette
ā¢ Stuffed peppers for the veg guests filled with sushi rice and good mother stallard beans cooked with Daveās Korean veggie broth, topped with the feta and herb fried bread crumbs
ā¢ Roasted potatoes with black olive aioli
ā¢ Early girl tomato salad with fennel seed chile crisp
ā¢ Ribeye with salsa verde
I couldnāt have done it without the amazing people I worked with:
@kalibliss@soo_nfood@emmaschmall@g_sarto@chantael.takeuchi@malkaspeaking@cometogethertogather@neeeill
+ Nora and her front of house team!!
Photos by @bosskie
Today is a special day that I cherish because my sister was born one minute before me and then we came into this world together as best friends ššš I usually roast her and share mostly embarrassing content in this yearly sister b day post, but this time I wanted to share some of us together (and maybe one embarrassing video hehe). If you are lucky enough to be a friend of Jessā you know the light that she is. Her love of community, deep connection, and kindness are just some of her lovable qualities. Happiest of Chappiest birthdays to my beautiful sister!!!! I love you so much.
UPDATE: SOLD OUT! Pop-up dinner announcement!!!! Itās time for my once a year pop-up and this year I am collaborating with my good friend @giulicooks . Giules is a fantastic chef who has been making some delicious food at @cafetristela these days but before that she was at @therubyfruit and @kismetlosangeles . It has been a special experience getting to know Giules through cooking together this year. DM to reserve your spot and join us for an al fresco summer dinner on August 3rd š We are excited to feed you! Menu is subject to changes based on market availability and there will be an N/A cocktail option.
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Poster and photo by @lrntm
Illustrations by my mom @junestoddardart
Handwriting by me š
