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a holiday brunch for women in design

This weekend Hello Kitchen co-hosted a brunch with Studio Balcones, a landscape and urban design firm run by Jennifer Orr and Ilse Frank. Since I designed Jen’s kitchen, and Jen & Ilse designed her neighbor’s courtyard garden, we had a … Continue reading

Paige & Steve’s Kitchen

It’s always fun to collaborate with clients who have a unique perspective about cooking, as they contribute great ideas and appreciate efficient design. When I first met with Paige and Steve, it was clear that they cook… a lot! They … Continue reading

Monday roast: Salmon, Potatoes, Cauliflower & Peppers

I promise, this meal is way easier to put together than it looks! The whole purpose of the Monday night roast is to make things easy on myself: fewer pots & pans, minimal preparation, straightforward timing and instructions. It’s my … Continue reading

Sunday Soup: Zucchini, Potato & Asparagus

As a follow up to my post about the weekly menu, here is a beautiful early-fall soup. Russet potatoes give the soup a lighter body , and super fresh asparagus create that bright green flavor. The first time I made … Continue reading

Courtney & Jamie’s Kitchen

Courtney and Jamie have a very unique 1916 bungalow that was moved to its current location in south Austin around 1960. The house is pretty unusual in that it has quite a large footprint, three rooms across by three rooms … Continue reading