Puppy Love: “Dogs are a constant source of joy—they’re always happy to see you. Jaco brightens every day.”
French Connection: “I love traveling with my partner in crime, Jeff, especially to my favorite country: France! I was a Francophile long before I got into wine.”
Spreading the Love: “I grew up on Hellman’s, but thankfully a college roommate turned me onto Duke’s! It’s perfect as a condiment or an ingredient. I was even in a commercial for Duke’s at The Glass Onion.”
Jazzy Riffs: “Living in New Orleans turned me into even more of an audiophile. I love a wide variety of music, especially New Orleans music—from brass bands to funk to more classic jazz.”
The Good Earth: “It’s truly therapeutic for me to immerse myself in the garden. And when the weather (and bugs) permit, I sit out there every morning.”
The writer, restaurateur, and sommelier in her kitchen, testing her shrimp and white bean recipe.
Shrimp and white bean recipe.
Learn about her intriguing culinary path and her new venture, Grape to Table