Navigating the dating scene

as a chef is…amusing. The questions that romantic prospects ask upon discovering that I’ve been in the food world for over 10 years make me smirk with familiarity. Two of my favorites being: What on this menu would you make your own? What would you change?

It’s a great question and it led me to this conclusion; In dating, much like food, discovery is encouraged. I spent the year of 2021 intentionally single after two serious relationships that totaled 7 years. I took some time to re-evaluate my choices before entering the dating pool looking for love. How could I make my voice in love my own? What would I change? Turns out, I’d change plenty and I’m sharing it all. 

With Love & Butter is the sometimes-laughable retelling of lessons I've learned on the other side of major heartbreak, dating for discovery and recreating the meals I ate while figuring this single sh*t out. Come for the food and cocktails, stay for the tea.