"The beginning of the new year is officially behind us, we are back from our vacation, and now it’s time to return to a healthier mindset. The last two months of excessive eating, drinking, and spending have us all thinking of ways to tighten both our belts and purse strings. Homemade soups check both those [...]
"When we make our way down south to see Andi’s parents, we always like to put our chef training to the test and cook at least one meal for them. If given the choice my mother-in-law undoubtedly asks for meatloaf. I made this recipe for them years ago on a whim and it comes up [...]
"This past year has been an absolute whirlwind of activity both professionally and personally. Never did we think we would be able to share recipes with anyone, let alone have a weekly spot on Lucindervention, to share our journey in the kitchen. Through these past nine months we shared everything from complete meals to side [...]
"The end of the year is full of excitement. Late Christmas parties, Ugly Sweater shindigs, workplace potlucks, and New Years Eve soirees packed into the last two weeks of the year. It is enough to make even the most outgoing social butterfly want to stay home. If you’re asked to bring a dish to any [...]
"Inspiration for a dish can come at unexpected times. Menu changes and planning at the restaurant are some of the most difficult challenges I face in my profession. I need my books, notebooks, a cup of coffee ,and plenty of time to dream of interesting flavor combinations or of a way to put an imaginative [...]
"This past weekend we had our first significant snowfall in western North Carolina. Not news to most; however to the people of the Old North State it was nearly an apocalyptic event. When the snow flies and any type of travel is difficult, why not bring a recipe back from the old world and give [...]
"What is the one side dish that you always see at the holiday table, but you never see it get consumed? Always being pushed from one end of the table to the other, but never a spoonful taken out of the congealed mass. Looking exactly like the can it came out of, ridges and all. [...]
