Michele

deviled eggs

astellar deviled eggs + pickled shallots + avocado + bacon + spring onion. astellar deviled egg bar ingredients: pickled shallots avocado farmhouse mayo beaufor dijon mustard bacon green onions maldon sea salt cracked pepper hardboiled eggs

baked wild atlantic salmon

astellar baked wild atlantic salmon zucchini + olive oil + salmon + salt + pepper + lemon slices + dill wrap in parchment paper place on baking dish 275°F oven for 25 minutes easy peasy serve with brown sushi rice + sauteed broccoli + garlic + remoulade.

zucchini california latkes + maple apple compote

astellar zucchini california latkes feeds 2 – 4 in a medium bowl: 2 zucchinis finely grated ( I used a box grater) 1/4 yellow onion finely diced 2 stalks of green onion diced 1 egg 1/2 cup half and half or milk 1/4 cup flour pinch of s + p fresh herbs – dill .Continue reading “zucchini california latkes + maple apple compote”

food and floral styling for ayesha curry

I had the pleasure of food and floral styling for a passion project for Glad for No Kid Hungry featuring Ayesha Curry. The footage looks beautiful as does Ayesha! Fun to see my kitchen tools, knives, and food in action. “Ayesha Curry shares why she believes it’s important to give back and discusses her work withContinue reading “food and floral styling for ayesha curry”

flower crown

my dearest friend, Jen, recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Maxwell! It made me remember her wedding and the flower crown I assembled for her special day. So beautiful! Congratulations, my dear. Cant wait to snuggle bebe Max! ♥ photos by: Angela Mae Photography such a babe!!

oatmeal bar = heart healthy way to start the day

astellar oatmeal bar This is my husband’s breakfast setup. Great way to stay full until your next meal! Here we have: gluten free steel cut oats +organic bananas + blueberries + blackberries + sliced almonds + cranberries + chia seeds + shredded unsweetened coconut + califia farms unsweetened almond milk.

potato leek soup

astellar potato leek soup INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 8 medium potatoes, peeled + chopped into 1″ cubes 2 large leeks, sliced into rounds (immerse in bowl of cold water to wash + remove sand, drain and pat dry) 2 carrots, peeled + sliced 3 celery stalks, washed + chopped 6 cups veggie stock or 6Continue reading “potato leek soup”

sweet ending

graham bottom + chocolate pudding + whip cream + strawberries + dark chocolate shavings.

organic berry bowl

astellar organic berry bowl.

easter gnocchi

I love Easter Sunday. Or what I like to call GNOCCHI Sunday. My sis in law brought her family’s Italian tradition from Australia over 6 years ago. Each year we get better and better. This year jess made 475 potato gnocchi. She makes potato gnocchi with her signature sugo. I would sell my soul toContinue reading “easter gnocchi”