Not sure when I became obsessed with “foods from before my time”. It’s not like we consciously made an effort to eat “old-timey food” when I was growing up.

We did, however, have a reverence for History. Whether it was…

These are Keto lunch alternatives that really caught our attention. Great Protein, good fat, and limited carbs. And with interesting and delicious ethnic blends, these are the perfect size to keep in the drawer in the office. Also would be…

My perfect coffee: Pour over coffee using Costa Rican Brit or Costa Rican 1820 Coffee. 

I use the Bodum Pour Over Coffee set and the Melitta Pour Over Single Cup.

Boil water. Let it rest for a couple of minutes.…

Last night, I really needed and wanted a pepperoni pizza but couldn't afford the carbs of a wheat crust.

I set the oven to 400F then grabbed my favorite cast iron skillet. 

I will always remember one of my favorite…

Working in Marketing f a blueberry company has it's perks including always having fresh blueberries available. I usually freeze a good share of them to keep on hand for smoothies and other uses, but sometimes I need to make room…

'Tis the season for winter favorites and since we humans also eat with our eyes, here is a photo of how I elevate this dish.

It's elegant in it's simplicity. Evenly slice sweet potatoes or yams and arrange. Dress with…

Wow! Look at that baby Goth! Photoshoot was at my friend Stephan's house captured a bit of the lifestyle adventure that I have always promoted. Plus who doesn't love an accordion?!  Halloween Mid 2000s

Lifestyle Adventure KEYWORDS:

• FUN
• LIFE-AFFIRMING
• FREE…

This is a photo from the first photoshoot for The Gothic Gourmet in 1998 after a very active year in my role as the internet personality that started in 1997.

In January 1997, I desperately wanted to throw a Midnight…

Sometimes you just want to put everything altogether into a pan and roast it.  Very on trend!

Attractive enough to be the centerpiece on the table, the key is in the arrangement. Resist the urge to distribute the pieces too…

So simple. Ratatouille. It’s just vegetables and a sauce. Yet, I can’t just throw it all in together. No. I have to arrange it; size it; color code it; and share it. It’s one of my favorite dishes to take…

As the Gothic Gourmet, I'm always looking for opportunities to take fabulous fotos of food! (Like how I did that?!) Here is an incredible shot of Purple Cauliflower that I roasted to perfection. 

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