Let’s Talk Apples

With over 200 apple varieties grown in the United States it can be somewhat overwhelming to know about how to use and the characteristics of each of them. I thought I’d share some local favorites and discuss how to use them. It’s best to purchase your apples when in season and from a local orchard….

Spring Break in Jenna’s Kitchen

I’m so glad we get two weeks for spring break because there was so much to do!  I had the honor of having lunch with Tony Rose for an interview about Jenna’s Kitchen.  Tony is a local radio personality on D93 and he is so much fun!  He is also a fellow Auburn Tiger! #auburnroars …

Christmas Morning Recipes

Christmas morning is filled with opening presents, figuring out our new gifts, watching Christmas shows and spending time with family!  So sometimes breakfast is put on the back burner! So this year we are going to take out the fuss and go to make ahead breakfast items that each family member can grab and go! …

Fall Break 2017

It’s been a great first week of fall break!  We started the week off in Legoland.  It was a trip that my brother really wanted to go to, but I was excited to see what is was all about too!  The rides were fun and all the Lego models were cool. My top 10 of…

Thank You!

Thank you to every body that watched my episode on Food Network! Congrats Paige, I can’t wait to eat at your restaurant one day! I want to take a moment to thank a lot of people who have supported me a long the way! Penny Hughes designed,printed, and shipped my t-shirts! Emily Hollen designed and…

Chopped Jr.: Home Version Mystery Basket 3

Dessert Basket:  Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, Canned Biscuits, Medjool Dates, and a red Tamarillo! I had never used red tamarillo before… so yea. Let's just taste it. Problem solved! Nope, definitely not problem solved!! That thing is so sour! So I cut them up and add some sugar and it helps a little but it…

Chopped Jr.: Home Version Mystery Basket 2

Entree Basket:  Dandelion Greens, Vanilla Cookies, Gummy Jolly Ranchers, Sirloin Tip Steaks Love this basket because it has my favorite ingredient:  BEEF! I need to get my steaks cooking so they have enough time to cook and rest. So I season them with garlic powder, a little bit of chili powder, salt, and pepper. Then,…

Chopped Jr Home Version: Mystery Basket 1

To say that I love the Food Network, would be an understatement!  One of my favorite shows is Chopped Jr.  Last year I got the opportunity to audition for the show and I got started practicing mystery baskets in preparation, just in case I got the call.  I’m going to share some of my mystery…

Chopped Jr. Home Version

I'm overwhelmed by all the nice comments, t-shirt purchases and support I have received since my Chopped Jr announcement. It's been a waiting game but is so worth it to be able to share all my experiences! On Monday's until air date I will be sharing my Mystery Basket Monday's! After my interview, I created…