I’ve been focusing on making quick, healthier meals that don’t compromise on flavor, and this Spicy Pear and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese is the perfect example. It’s an easy recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes, making it ideal for lunch or dinner when you want something light but satisfying. The balance of spicy, sweet, and savory with the creamy goat cheese elevates the freshness of the arugula and pears. It’s a good one to incorporate as part of your weekly meals. Comment “salad” for the recipe link. ...

This month’s editor’s note is a deeply personal passage from my cookbook proposal that transports me to a grief that will never subside. One that I live with every day. This audio recording will hit your inboxes on Monday, on the anniversary of my mom’s passing. Unplanned yet serendipitous. If you feel called to join me on this journey. On this new, more intimate chapter, comment “subscribe” and I’ll send you the link.

Please note that while I’ll have lots of free content to share (many which live on Substack already), this one will be for paid subscribers. I see my paid space as more than a subscription - it’s a space of privacy, trust, and deeper connection. There’s a sense of intimacy that can’t quite exist otherwise. It allows me to share the raw, unfiltered versions of my story—the written, audio, and video pieces that feel too personal for the open internet. ❤️ ...

Next on my wellness journey (per my trainer @coach_otene) is more protein. So, I started analyzing what I was eating only to realize that I wasn’t getting enough. It’s been challenging since I’m not necessarily a heavy meat eater and three eggs for breakfast seemed excessive, but here I am. What I have been enjoying is finding new meals to cook that increase my protein intake and still taste 👌🏽. Let me know if you want some high protein recipes. ...

This creamy soup recipe is officially here! Comment “soup” and I’ll send you the recipe. 🤤 ...