Cooking Your Way Through Life

Today we talk about post pandemic side effects and how we are moving on since the pandemic a little.  We also laugh a lot on this episode and I think that's something that really has because a norm for most of me and my friends when we get together because life is short.  Today's recipe is a shrimp and lobster bisque and it is on the spicy side, but great for all times of the year. 

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On today's episode we talk about saying no and meaning no to any and everything.  Also I share my best advice on saying no and how I went from being a people pleaser to saying no way more now than I use to.  Today's recipe is a Salmon Alfredo and it takes a classic and adds a slight twist on it. 

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On today's episode I get to have a good time with half of the podcast duo from "The Potential Podcast" Taylor Sokol.  We go over some of the misconceptions of having a real friend vs a work friend and how sometimes it depends on where you work and proximity.  We also make a jerk red snapper with cilantro lime rice and mango salsa that really packs a flavor punch. 

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On today's episode I was inspired by one of my favorite artist, Ms. Lauryn Hill from her song "Adam Lives In Theory". Fantasy is what people want and reality is what they need is how she starts the session and it really stuck with me.  I talk about how we can apply this to so many aspects of our lives.  Also I combine two of my favorite sandwiches to make a new one, Bacon Egg & Cheese Shrimp Po' Boy.  

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On this episode I am joined by Alyssa G for the first time this season and we go over our "Red Flags" for work and personal life.  We both reflect on some of the red flags we have run from and toward in the past.  On this episode we also will make my specialty red velvet cake that I make blue with Baileys in it.

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On today's episode we tackle saving money, and I try to explain how it looks different for different people.  I give you tips and tricks on how to save money for retirement, a rainy day, and also for a specific item.  We also make some Chili with some cool toppings and loads of flavor, you don't want to miss it.  I also talk about the app Acorns and how it's helped me so I put a link below for you to sign up if you haven't already.

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On this episode I have the best Hotel Manager I've had the pleasure of working with and we discuss code switching.  We share some of our personal stories and also dive into why we code switch and how it has helped us both in our lives.  We make one of my favorite dishes with a twist, Duck & Seafood Étouffée. 

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On today's episode we take a visit down memory lane to season 1.  I recap one of my first episodes, while expanding on my current feelings os love and lust.  I also share some embarrassing stories as always lol. I make one of my favorite all time deserts and we tie it all in together.  

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On this episode Paul is back and this time we are pairing wine with food.  At the same time we are talking about traveling the world and discussing why we do it and love it.  We share some of our personal favorite things to do when traveling and also some of our stories of traveling together too.  Today while giving your all of these gems, we will be making Chicken Pasta Milano.

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On this episode I get into what I feel is the appropriate way to gage and understand your social meter.  Sometimes it can be hard to tell people no or you feel obligated to always show up for everyone for everything.  We also make one of my favorite if not my favorite foods today, hot wings.  We will step it up a notch with some Tequila Lime Hot Wings and I teach you how to make sure they stay juicy too. 

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