Writer + Fiber Artist

long-form

Gampy’s Gumbo: From the South to San Francisco

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I’ve never spent a holiday season without my late grandfather Herman’s gumbo. Known as Gampy to his grandkids, he was the king of the kitchen and our family’s undisputed gumbo master. To this day, every bowl calls to mind the image of Gampy plopping fresh crab legs into a large roasting pot of roux-like muddy water—making sure to shield the secret ingredient from any wandering eyes or inquisitive five-year-olds. Read More


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Since the very beginning, the ButcherBox mission has centered around a better way to do meat. From ensuring the wellbeing of animals to partnering with farmers and fishermen who are committed to using sustainable practices; we obsess over meat and seafood, so you don’t have to.  Read More

Introducing, Heirloom Chicken


memoir

Jesus told me to love the people who live next to me and forgive them when they hurt my feelings. As a first grader at West Valley Christian Academy, I tried to always obey those instructions, but it was hard…especially when it came to Lauren S. Read More

I Never Saw Color