THE AUTHOR.
A STORYTELLER.
“LEARNING HOW TO LEAVE ROOMS IN SILENCE” is my newest book, a gastronomic anthology cookbook that extends the story I began in URBAN /’HŌM,STED/. The title itself is a lesson. Growth without explanation, moving with intention, knowing that silence can speak louder than words. Some things aren’t meant to be argued or defended; they’re meant to be lived, shown, and felt. Every page carries that truth. The recipes and images are rooted in a history bigger than me, passed down through tales of my lineage, two different worlds woven together, both present in who I am today. Like its cover, this book is vibrant and alive. You can feel it: the warmth of Sunday dinners, the peace of being in the garden, the rhythm of life lived between the kitchen table, the soil and in the streets.
This is more than a cookbook, it’s a rebirth. It’s the art of balancing being Half Hippie + Half Hood, honoring both sides of my world with equal weight. Some say I’m the Matriarch of my maternal family, and as I reflect on the role I play in each life I touch, I’ve learned to embrace that truth.
LEARNING HOW TO LEAVE ROOMS IN SILENCE is a documentation of life as I choose to live it, never looking back, being unapologetic, soulful, and always on my own terms.
Recipes meet reflection.
Stories meet legacy.
Silence meets power.
RELEASE DATE: COMING SOON!
RELEASE DATE: COMING SOON!
GREASY Magazine is where sustainability meets culture. This isn’t your average magazine about homesteading or going green, it’s for us, by us. We’re redefining what it looks like to live well:
tending our gardens
shopping smart
showing up for farmers markets
prioritizing self-care
enjoying life beyond hustle culture
We sip good coffee, support local businesses, and pour back into our communities through nonprofits and grassroots events.
GREASY is more than a word, it’s a way of life with a double meaning. In one sense, it nods to the grind, the hands-on work, the raw and real side of living a fulfilling life. In another, it speaks to the richness, the flavor, the substance that makes life full. GREASY is about embracing both, the effort it takes to build and the beauty of enjoying what you’ve grown.
This magazine is a reflection of a new generation of change-makers, rooted in tradition but unapologetically shaping our own narrative. Sustainable living isn’t just about the planet, it’s about the culture, the food, the community, and the joy we create along the way.
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AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2025.