
I have a fierce affinity for the little cookbook that was. Or that didn't. Or that's sitting alone on a shelf, in the bookstore. The edges frayed from having sat there too long and being shuffled about while the new books takes its … [Read more...]
NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!

I have a fierce affinity for the little cookbook that was. Or that didn't. Or that's sitting alone on a shelf, in the bookstore. The edges frayed from having sat there too long and being shuffled about while the new books takes its … [Read more...]

These are my favorite muffins. Mostly because I'm in love with cardamom. I wish my house smelled like cardamom. And I wouldn't mind a perfume smelling of cardamom. I'd probably bathe in this lovely spice if I could. Sometimes I … [Read more...]

Thank you all for entering to win one of my favorite cookbooks, Ruhlman's Twenty by Michael Ruhlman. Yesterday, I wondered if this post would be written this week. We've had some crazy weather here in Seattle and the worst of the weather knocked … [Read more...]

Winter has definitely arrived. When I look out my window I see a blanket of white gracing the landscape. When I look over at my sofa, with my lovely new throw blanket (the one my sister gave me for Christmas), I see a scruffy Cairn Terrier … [Read more...]

I love cookbooks. Old ones, new ones, cookbooks with stories and cookbooks with beautiful photographs. I love the obscure cookbook that no one is raving about; but the author is clever and talented, and the recipes are fresh and … [Read more...]

Louisiana is where I learned to love seafood. With dishes like fish crusted in chopped pecans and smothered in fresh crab and a lightly spiced white wine beurre blanc, dark and richly flavored seafood gumbo that’s been simmering for hours, … [Read more...]

Cross country skiing is my sport of choice during the winter months. You're probably wondering what this has to do with roasted chicken leg quarters. There is a story here. I promise. After a day of skiing, Ranger Craig and I are usually … [Read more...]
Chef, Culinary Instructor, Food Writer... and Farm Girl Wanna Be. Let's talk some Food Love!

Over the years, I’ve had a long love affair with Mexican food. I must have 50 different taco recipes floating around my kitchen. All with an abundance of fresh ingredients, fragrant aromas that fill my house and robust and spicy flavored dishes that make my family smile big toothy smiles. The Bennett Crew and I have spent countless summer evenings sitting out on the deck, dining […]
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