Salt, Ink, & Soul

Writing on food, family, and identity

“I write so that our food, our struggles, and our stories are never forgotten, but carried forward as legacy.”

Felix the Fox Collection

Gentle adventures from the Whispering Woods — stories of courage, friendship, and resilience for children, and for the adults who read beside them.

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  • A homemade Hawaiian deep-dish pizza with caramelized pineapple, ham, bacon, and melted cheese, sitting on a wooden table in warm kitchen light.

    The Birthday Pizza

    This year, instead of going out for an average birthday meal, I stayed home and made something I actually wanted: Hawaiian pizza. Yes, pineapple on pizza. Yes, fruit on pizza. A quiet reflection on choosing yourself, letting pleasure be enough, and making a homemade deep-dish pizza to prove it.

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  • An open notebook, pen, small slice of cake, and birthday candle on a quiet desk in warm natural light.

    Another Year, Still Becoming

    Another year has gone by, but this one feels different. Quieter. Closer to the truth. A reflection on birthdays, writing, healing, and the slow work of becoming a better writer, a better person, and a more honest version of yourself.

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  • A crowded, dim movie theater filled with audience silhouettes facing a glowing screen in warm golden light.

    The Theater Forgot to Sing

    I loved the new Michael. But sitting in that quiet theater, I found myself missing something unexpected: the sound of a room remembering together. Some songs are not meant to stay seated.

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  • A quiet reading corner with comic books, fantasy novels, science fiction paperbacks, and an open book glowing in soft light.

    What’s a thing you were completely obsessed with as a kid?

    As a child, I was obsessed with books. Comics, fantasy, science fiction — anything I could get my hands on. I was not only reading about worlds. I was learning how to build my own.

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  • Keto Mexican chocolate pudding cups topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, and sugar-free chocolate shavings.

    Keto Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cups

    This keto chocolate pudding is inspired by Mexican-style chocolate, with cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla, and a quiet touch of chile. It is rich, chilled, low-carb, and small enough to close the meal gently.

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  • Green Chile Avocado Salad with avocado, cucumber, roasted green chile, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, and pepitas in a ceramic bowl.

    Green Chile Avocado Salad

    This Green Chile Avocado Salad keeps the New Mexico thread alive without weighing down the plate. Crisp greens, soft avocado, cucumber, lime, and roasted green chile come together in a salad built for a warm evening.

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