Domestic Diva, MD

Devils and Black Pepper Strawberry Jam

You really never do know what is about to come out of someone’s mouth. I was on a consult month and had just gotten a new patient. Now, I will admit that the feisty patients are some of my favorites- … Continue

Peonies and Beet Risotto

You can tell I’m my mother‘s daughter because of my ability to mishear words. I was about five years old at the time and spring had finally arrived in Michigan. Along with the warm weather, we loved seeing the flowers … Continue

Competitions and Colcannon

St. Patrick’s Day can be a wild holiday. Especially with pride on the line. Back in college, I made the *wise* decision of coming to Chicago with my on-again, off-again boyfriend (we were off-again at the time). It was St. … Continue