kitchen chats

taspencer

Jan 26, 20204 min read

Explore: Hospitality

When you invite friends over, you don't need to worry about making things super fancy. Here are my top seven tips on inviting friends over:

taspencer

Oct 7, 20193 min read

Schedule for Success

I started my blog with a rough outline, a short list of recipes for each chapter, and the determination that this project should be fun.

taspencer

Jul 7, 20193 min read

What's Inside project cookbook!

I love planning menus. When I started brainstorming cookbook recipes . . . well, the image of a 4-year-old in a toy store comes to mind.

taspencer

Jul 4, 20192 min read

Structuring project cookbook

Writing a cookbook is a BIG undertaking. Professional cookbook writers take months to complete one. I am an amateur . . .

taspencer

Jun 5, 20194 min read

Branding My Brand: How I Over-thought Myself into an Audience

I knew I was creating my own brand. Every decision I made while designing the blog said something about the project, and, ultimately, me.

taspencer

Jun 2, 20192 min read

Developing a Point of View in Food

I would create a cookbook themed around Balance. My cookbook would feature recipes for all moments of life, using a mix of new and familiar

taspencer

Jun 2, 20192 min read

I needed a creative outlet

One of my friends suggested that I write a cookbook. I thought she was crazy.

taspencer

May 24, 20193 min read

My Personal Food History Begins with a Cliche

It's important that we all seek to build harmony between our bodies and the food we eat, and approach our meals with joy.