Journal
Notes from the kitchen.
Recipes, menu planning advice, sourcing guides, and thoughts from twelve years of cooking for Dallas.

March 14, 2026 · 7 min
Sourcing Local in North Texas: A Practical Guide
Where we buy meat, produce, eggs, and bread for events across DFW — and how to do the same for your own kitchen.

February 28, 2026 · 9 min
Planning a Backyard Wedding Menu in Dallas
Eleven things we wish every couple knew before they ask for menu pricing.

January 22, 2026 · 6 min
How to Choose a Private Chef (Eight Honest Questions)
The questions we'd ask any private chef we were considering hiring — including ourselves.

December 11, 2025 · 5 min
A Seasonal Texas Produce Guide
What's at peak in North Texas, month by month — printable.

November 04, 2025 · 6 min
Catering Etiquette for Corporate Events
How to feed a room full of executives without anyone feeling like the food was an afterthought.

October 09, 2025 · 11 min
A Texan Thanksgiving Menu (with Recipes)
The full Thanksgiving menu we cook for our own family every year — turkey, sides, sauce, and dessert.