Welcome to Tay’s BiPolar Kitchen!
Tay M.
May 14, 2017
January 8, 2024
Welcome to Tay’s Bipolar Kitchen. Please have a seat at my table. As the name suggests, I have Bipolar II Disorder
Recent Talks
Grief’s Unseen Grip: A Personal Story of Loss & Reconnection
Tay M.
July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024
The Weight of Loss: When Grief Feels Numb Family. It’s a word that’s always felt a bit tangled for me. Most of those I call family aren’t bound by blood. I often joke about getting older, how the kids are growing up faster than me. But the truth is, it’s not just the kids who […]
Grief: Anniversaries of Loss
Tay M.
May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
This year, on my mom’s death anniversary, the mask is off. I’m sitting here, the calendar glaring at me, a digital tombstone marking a day that usually triggers a deep dive into grief. But today, the emotions are raw and overwhelming. I’m not okay, and for the first time in years, I’m not trying to […]
A Mother’s Day Short Essay
Tay M.
May 12, 2024
May 24, 2024
Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It was Mom’s ritual, a simple act that always welcomed the morning light. It felt comforting, yet bittersweet. Mother’s Day always brings a mix of emotions. There’s love, of course, but also pain and questions that […]
31 Days of Women 2024
Tay M.
April 28, 2024
May 24, 2024
Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share the video of my keynote speech from Sinclair College’s 31 Days of Women celebration. It’s called “Unveiling Your Inner Quintessence,” and it’s all about those amazing qualities that make us who we are. This speech is super close to my heart because I opened up about my own […]
A Culinary Legacy: Learning from My Mom’s Kitchen
Tay M.
February 7, 2024
May 24, 2024
My mom, actually my grandmother who raised me, was an excellent cook and a true food lover. Her kitchen was typically filled with the delicious aromas of classic Louisiana cooking, but when it came to her personal tastes, she craved anything but the usual Southern fare. Most Saturdays, you’d find us parked in front of […]
Taysty Tips: Grain, Nut and Seed Meal | Flour Series
Tay M.
April 3, 2023
January 8, 2024
Meals: A Delicious and Nutritious Staple in Many Cuisines Welcome to the beautiful world of grain, nut, and seed meals! This is part 8 and our final part of the flour series. If you’re looking to add some variety and nutrition to your meals, then you’re in the right place. These versatile meal options are […]
Taysty Tips: Culinary Starch | Flour Series
Tay M.
March 27, 2023
March 12, 2023
The Versatile Power of Culinary Starch Welcome to part 7 of our flour series. We are discussing culinary starch, an ingredient that is often overlooked but is essential in many of our favorite recipes. From thickening soups and sauces to providing structure in baked goods, culinary starches are the secret ingredient to achieving the perfect […]
Embracing the Chaos: Healing, Self-Love, and the Octopus-Spaghetti Dance
Tay M.
March 22, 2023
March 24, 2023
Dive into our latest blog post on the messy, beautiful journey of healing and self-love. Embrace the chaos, face challenges head-on, and find beauty in the mess.
Taysty Tips: Specialty Flour | Flour Series
Tay M.
March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
Discover the Diverse World of Specialty Flours: Beyond All-Purpose Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious cook, this guide will introduce you to the different types of specialty flours and their uses, so you can start experimenting in the kitchen and discovering a whole new world of flavor. Specialty
Taysty Tips: Ancient Grain Flour | Flour Series
Tay M.
March 13, 2023
March 12, 2023
Exploring the Nutritional Benefits and Unique Characteristics of Flours Made from Ancient Grains Welcome to part five of my six-part series on flour. We will dip into common, nut, rice, alternative, and specialty flour. However, right now, we’re talking about flour made from ancient grains! Whether you’re looking to create
Taysty Tips: Alternative Flour | Flour Series
Tay M.
March 6, 2023
March 12, 2023
“Mixing it Up: Alternative Flours for a Non-Traditional Baking Adventure” Welcome to part four of my six-part series on flour. We will dip into common, nut, rice, ancient, specialty flour, and flour blends. We’re talking about the wild world of alternative flours! If you’re looking to mix things up in
Taytsy Tips: Rice Flour | Flour Series
Tay M.
February 27, 2023
March 12, 2023
Unleash the Power of Rice: How This Flour is Taking Over the Baking World Welcome to part three of my six-part series on flour. We will dip into common, nut, alternative, ancient, specialty flour, and flour blends. We’re talking about rice flour! Rice flour is a type of flour made
Taysty Tips: Nut Flour | Flour Series
Tay M.
February 20, 2023
March 12, 2023
Nuts About Flour: How Nut Flours are Making Waves in the Baking World Welcome back to my six-part series on flour. We will dip into common, rice, alternative, ancient, specialty flour, and flour blends. This part is 2, and it is all about nut flour. Nut flours, such as almond
Taysty Tips: Common Flour | Flour Series
Tay M.
February 13, 2023
March 12, 2023
Flour: It’s More Than Just Powdery Goodness! Welcome to my six-part series on flour. We will dip into nut, rice, alternative, ancient, specialty flour, and flour blends. First are the common flour types found in most United States grocery stores. Have you ever walked into the baking aisle at the
7 of My Favorite Flavor Combinations
Tay M.
June 27, 2022
January 18, 2024
Why Use Flavor Combinations? My seven favorite flavor combinations serve a specific purpose in my kitchen – to make cooking on the fly easier. They are ingrained into my head and make whipping up a meal effortless. I only have to decide which places I wish to delve into. I