PLEASE NOTE: Turn up the volume on your computer to get the full effect of Emeril's snoring! [As dictated to Tanya] Yeah, I snore. So what. I bet you do too. ... [Read more]
I Pledge Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to myself to: Stop and smell the roses Laugh every day Treat others with compassion Take exquisite care of myself Recognize what I have already accomplished Forgive myself and others Rub Emeril's belly ... [Read more]
Hummus
I love hummus. Admittedly, it's not the most attractive dish. In fact, I was hesitant to originally try it. But boy, am I glad I did. It's become one of my absolute favorite dishes. I use to buy it at the grocery store, even though everyone argued their homemade version was easier and tasted ... [Read more]
No Regrets
Abraham Lincoln once said, "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Yet as a society we still place higher value on the number of years in our lives versus the quality of those years. Think about it. Most death bed tales are ones of regret. Sure, those ... [Read more]
Turkey Feta Burger
I'm not a big fan of ground beef. As I kid, I would try my best to avoid eating it by casually dropping bits of hamburger on the floor or stuff it my pockets. Whatever it took. I'm slightly more tolerant these days, but whenever I can - I prefer to use ground turkey over ground beef. You may be ... [Read more]
Q&A with Emeril
[Tanya] Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions. Well, I am about ready to settle in for my 8th nap today, but I can give you a few minutes. [T] Your generosity is overwhelming. You are welcome. [T] I was being facetious. I do not understand. [T] Sarcasm, Emeril. ... [Read more]
Thrill Seeker
Hello, my name is Tanya, and I'm a happiness immunity survivor. What is this disease? It's the inability to recognize happiness unless it is over the top, wham-bam-thank-you ma'am, fan-freaking-tastic. Everyone talks about wanting to be happy. I've noticed when we do - we speak of thrilling, ... [Read more]
Summer Garden Pasta
Growing up my mom had a large garden. Potatoes. Carrots. Tomatoes. The usual suspects. And I thought it was a big pain in the you-know-what. In my mind, grocery stores carried the same produce and - mostly importantly - didn't involve helping my mom in the garden. Now that I'm older and live too ... [Read more]
Q: Why Eat Laugh Purr?
Answer: We move from one thing to another so quickly that we don't take time to enjoy life's simple pleasures. Eat Laugh Purr is my way to focus on what brings joy into my life: I love food; I love Emeril; and I love to laugh. ... [Read more]