I know, I know - I ALWAYS say that I’m stuck in the 80’s and well, fact  of the matter is…I am. Out of sheer chaos in my life, I have not had many chances to do much besides get backstage at U2 and see my fave band of all times, Depeche Mode, upclose and personal this year!!!  So not too shabby for not being able to get out, unless food related.   Even Tiesto came to Houston a few weeks ago - you know how much I love that Dutch Dreamboat, but cakes trump raves. Anyhow, the D... Read Full Story

Last week, Monkey turned FIVE.  It’s been a big deal at our house for weeks now.  Oh, who am I kidding.  It’s been months.  The birthday WISH LIST started, oh, right after christmas last year.  It included things like a real alien.  A real robot.  And Jello Lightsabers.  Now, last year, Hubunit set a very dangerous precedent.  Monkey got it in his head that he was going to get a space shuttle cake.  I don’t know where that idea came from, but once it took hold, it became fac... Read Full Story

Hello everyone, Yes it has been a very looooooooooooooooooooooooong time and I promised that I would post pics of the Vegan Dinner that I was involved in on October 26, 2009 at Beaver’s Ice House. Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to get photos, so I’m going to take the liberty of linking you to a few places to see for yourself. Talking with diners - photo credit - Katharine Shilcutt We had a great turn out, around 40 diners, mixed with vegetarians, vegans and vegan food nays... Read Full Story

                      Karen got me started on Poke I had never tried it before she made this great appetizer for Jody’s going away party. WOW it was great.  Out of respect for Karen I decided to try my hand at it only different.  Here is my version.  The inspiration came over the weekend when my Brother and Nephew came home from a deep sea fishing trip out of San Diego on a great boat called the El Dorado where they scored big time.  In my fridge was a huge bag (one of many!!) of freshl... Read Full Story

Well, only sister…Robin. She is the epitome of coolness and always has been.  Due to our age difference of 9 years, my sister and I have not always seen eye to eye…I guess basically when I came along, she was almost like a built in babysitter…and well, I was pretty much a terror. I actually remember, at the age of about 5, sitting on huge, overstuffed bunny, behind my bedroom door at our house in the Keys - waiting to prey on her.  She also states that at this house, I stabb... Read Full Story

Okay, now that I have your attention…just thought I’d share the news with you all. I have been appointed the Pastry Chef at Gravitas Restaurant in Houston, TX.    It all happened pretty quickly and I was happy to spend some time with one  of Houston’s best pastry chefs, Rebecca Masson to bring me up to speed!!! It is a wonderful opportunity - I am excited! Stay tuned for updates!!! Read Full Story

Life’s been pretty hectic lately (for almost everyone I know).  Some of it good hectic and some not so good. I feel like Ron and I are working our butts off lately to make a $ just to “survive” another month.  It’s getting a little better as RKN Studio picks up with more and more clients, but still … I HATE that feeling of waking up in the middle of the night and thinking … OMG … what are we going to do about THAT this month. Apparently this year is t... Read Full Story

This is an amazing and simple recipe.  You will absolutely  impress your guests.  Got this recipe while Wine Tasting at a Wihttp://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com/WP02/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=3745#edit_timestampnery called “Granite Springs” 18 ounces - Semisweet Chocolate Chips (3 cups) 1 Cup - Heavy Cream 1/2 Cup - Petite Syrah (Sirah) Port (any port will work) 2 Tbsp - Butter (cut up) 1 Tsp - Vanilla Extract In a 2 quart glass measure, combine chocolate chips and heav... Read Full Story

First off I should say, Happy Friday the 13th!!  I LOVE Friday the 13th because more often than not … AWESOME things happen in my life on them.  I can’t remember one that I called a bad day … so I look forward to them and can’t wait to see what this day has in store for me.  Oh … already I know one thing … Netflix should arrive today - woohoo! What … you don’t get excited about Netflix delivery? Come on … I thought EVERYONE did! It’s... Read Full Story

  Ran across this today and thought it was good and useful information and I wanted to pass it along.  I had a couple bouts with the flu and after reading this I am thinking I actually may have had the H1N1 after all.   How I felt was just as what is described below.  Hopefully it means that now that I have had it I am over it and done with it.  I do not have time to be down again for another couple weeks.  I am too adult ADD for that… hehehe   DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD, SEASONAL FLU... Read Full Story