DONT LET THE BAD TASTE FOOL YA.

The word Arizona has left a bad taste in the mouths of a lot of Americans. From the immigration "Show me your papers Law.." to the tragic Tucson shootings. Arizona, the word has a hard time. So maybe this will help, next time you think of Arizona, think about the beauty of Arizona and how in the midst of HUMAN craziness, there is everlasting beauty.

VERMILION CLIFFS ARIZONA

A LATIN LOVE STORY

Did you know, that chiles rellenos from Guatemala are different than the Mexican chiles rellenos?

Guatemalan chiles rellenos are basically, stuffed chilies, normally bell peppers and jalapeños or others, depending on what season holds. We used poblano, the Mexican chili of choice, for a little Latin collaboration.

Guatemalan rellenos are stuffed with a mixture of minced meat( We used local grass fed ground sirloin), carrots, haricots verts (green beans) and other spices,covered in an egg batter, and fried.

Fresh home-made red chili sauce, some steamed rice, a folk and my appetite, is all you need.

Me and my adopted Guatemalan Momma, Just after she threw down on some of her countries traditional specialties.

GRANDMA'S BEEN LOCAL

Be like Granny, get it fresh, get it local and sometimes you have to get it Yourself... She did.

BIRTHDAY LIGHT

Celebrate till the last bite.

LIGHT OF DAY

Nothing like, fresh friut and flowers.

FOREPLAY

Looks like the begining of something special.

THE LAB

This is where all the magic happens.
Ladies and Gentlemen...My Bedroom. Yes, that's right, My headboard is by Viking.

COOKBOOK SISTERS

I'm writing a cookbook with my sister! I'm so excited, I had to take some picture of our "Top Secret" writing session.

That's my sister Theresa, we both throw down in the kitchen. She has her way and I have mine. So our book of recipes will have two perspectives PLUS some of our BEST collaborations.

COOKBOOK WRITING VIBE

SOUTHERN CHIC

Grandma's Candied Yams recipe, My presentation.

COCONUT CRUSTED SWEET POTATO BALLS