• star anise pods for thai iced tea
    Drinks

    Spicy Summer: Thai Iced Tea

    As we head into summer, most of us are craving beach time, outdoor markets, and clean, fresh food. There is a certain crispness to this time of year – the tartness of a ripening berry, the sting of the first sunburn of the season. With my shoulders the color of a strawberry stain, I am guilty of the latter. I have to admit it feels a little indulgent – the mark of a weekend well-spent. Amidst all of the pre-summer revelry, though, I sometimes crave a spicy apple cider or a slice of buttery, toasty pecan pie. Thai iced tea strikes the perfect balance between summer and fall. Star anise…

  • blueberries for cheesecake topping
    Baking,  Food

    Imperfect Baking 101 (& Blueberry Cheesecake Topping Recipe)

    How do I prevent a cracked cheesecake? If you ever baked a cheesecake, you likely have consulted with Google or a friend on this one. Just the sight of butter in the fridge generally makes me start whipping up a dessert, which is to say I know my way around a kitchen, but I certainly have not mastered the perfectly formed cheesecake top. Custardy smooth middle. Perfect crust. Check and check. Sometimes with a beautiful crack in the middle.

  • Living

    Living Through the Senses

    Thirsty Radish is centered on living through the senses, with a focus on the intersection of food, love, and creativity.  Throughout my life I have had the pleasure to indulge in many of my passions.  I am a published poet, mother, former nonprofit arts director, and wife, among many other roles, and I know my way around a kitchen.  Thirsty Radish is for all of the renaissance women and men who pursue life wholeheartedly – who are just as happy exploring a new recipe as they are making strides in their profession.