Caprese Salad w. Basil, Tomato, Mozzarella, Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers & Olives I want to be able to write about Mike Scap in a way that honors his memory, and I’m nervous that I won’t do him justice. I want to be able to memorialize his quirky antics, laughable obsessions, insatiable wanderlust, & unparalleled skills in enough detail…

Pan-Seared Salmon w. Arugula-Mint Pesto, Quinoa Salad & Char-Broiled Sugar Snap Peas I’m notorious amongst my  friends & family for having a pattern of food cravings that can only be classified as “The Salty-Sweet Rotation“. Strawberries, then bacon, then marshmallows, then vinegar chips, then dark chocolate, then garlic croutons- the rotation is endless. Sometimes if I’m particularly…

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza with Caramelized Onions alongside a Romaine Salad and Spicy White Wine Vinaigrette Moving from the East Coast to the Midwest has taken some adjusting, but I’m happy to be here. Chicago succeeds in blending New York’s hustle, Philly’s “neighborhood” feel, and Venice’s scenic waterways into one young & bustling city that I now call home. Are there things about the East Coast that I…