Blonde Cooks The World

My heart breaks today as the world has lost an amazing soul. I met Anne in 2012 after I graduated culinary school. I went to Crate and Barrel to pick out simple dishes to display my new “talent”. Unsure as to how to put a place setting together, I asked the spunky, straight talking woman next to me what she thought of my selection. Her response, “it’s nice if you want people to think you bought a box set at Target”. I chuckled and was quickly humbled. Still not knowing who she was, she offered to help as she was waiting for someone and it would be some time. We spent the next hour or so putting together options and my small budget quickly quadrupled. I complemented her eye for design and she replied that she worked in “food and set design for Food Network” and gets a discount. She then offered to extend it to me. In thanks I offered to buy her a drink and we walked down the way where we sat and she spoke of her love for food and presentation. That day changed me and my thoughts of the display of food. I think of that day often as I choose which plates to use and am grateful for the time we spent. The world lost a good one today and heaven gained an angel. Rest peacefully Anne, thank you for the inspiration. 💕

Don’t bother me, I want the Suns to win 🙈😵‍💫😢

Thank you August for the amazing people and memories. 🤩😎🤩

Had a great experience tonight . Thank you to Greg for going over and above and to our waiter for making excellent wine choices for the table. Insider hint: for those that are gluten free, order the gluten free dough focaccia style

Thank you ladies for being a part of my journey and as says, “Another year around the sun” 🙃

Some search for a lifetime to have one true friend… I’m blessed to dance through life with these ladies that have proven time and time again to be true friends. We celebrate our wins and pick each other up through the rough times. Thank you ladies, cheers to many more excuses to dance our faces off 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️

A trip of firsts… For a dog that gets car sick, loved her first road trip! ❤️

If you haven’t checked out … don’t walk, run in for one of their delicious cocktails or mocktails. This is one of their mocktails.

Want peace? This is what you call Do Not Disturb.

When words are not necessary… just breathe and let the beauty take hold.

There are many things to deny in life… a full moon in its beauty is not one of them.