Chez Spence

10/16/2026

KEY WEST! I’m hooooome and it’s my LAST STOP on the book tour tonight!! if you’re on the island come kick off fantasy fest at Books & Books @ The Studios and we are gonna whoop it up on the rooftop after (then after the party in the after party.) 6 pm be there with party pants or no pants whatever it’s fantasy fest

swipe all the way for Eddie Martini is his party outfit

(then it’s actually back to regularly scheduled programming this week I’m sorry I’ve been absentee with new recipes)

10/13/2026

hometown highlights:
•dad turned 78 and got his annual nacho cheesecake
•best friend had a baby (was there for her second day on earth and first day at the bar)
•two of my high school english teachers showed up to my book signing (along with so many old friends and new friends😭🫶)
•did the local news circuit
•saw Kacey Musgraves ascend on rhinestone ba****ck
•upsetting amount of enchiladas, nachos, ribs, etc
•realized I have the best family and friends in the whole wide world

10/09/2026

two of my high school English teachers surprised me today by showing up at my book signing. unreal. what a time.

10/08/2026

10/02/2026

I have had truly had NO motivation to cook since I got home this week but we had to eat something for dinner tonight and this turned out pretty grrrrreat I must say

spiced chickpea, spinach and feta pasta 👇

1 lb cavatappi or other pasta of choice
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Olive oil
1/2 tsp Cavender’s Greek seasoning
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
5 oz chopped spinach
8 oz feta

Boil the pasta in salted water, reserving some pasta water before draining. Meanwhile, add the chickpeas to a large skillet over medium heat with a good drizzle of olive oil, Greek seasoning, oregano, paprika, plus salt and pepper to taste. Cook until toasty and sizzling, then add the garlic and lemon zest and cook another 30 seconds.

Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, adding a little more olive oil if needed. Toss in the pasta and feta, adding enough pasta water and stirring to get everything nice and saucy. Finish with the juice of the lemon season to tase with salt and pepper.

10/02/2026

I am once again snacking around Disney Springs. Go get the alien sliders before they’re gone please I’m begging you

09/29/2026

Everything I ate Chuy's Restaurant for Green Chile Fest!

I’ve been coming to Chuy’s since birth and had never tried the fried chicken with an egg on top. I’m forever changed.

09/27/2026

I only have one negative review on Amazon so far and it only makes me love the book more

09/26/2026

Topolino’s Terrace…still the best date night spot at Disney World? Yes. Hope to see some of y’all at my book signing today!