NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
My youngest gal told me this morning that I talk about food all the time. Really? This, after my subtle launch into why we don’t consume sugary chocolate cupcakes on an empty morning tummy. (can you see her eyes rolling?) I know, I know, … [Read more...]
It's been a whirlwind of a week at the Bennett Camp. Birthdays, end of school year projects, my PCC Cooks spring season of classes beginning tonight, a FoodPress Feature (I did the happy dance when I saw this one!), and a "live" demo taping on our … [Read more...]
There comes a moment in time when Mother’s must do what must be done. Tell a fiblet. Not a fib or a lie or even a white lie. A fiblet. My youngest gal’s favorite word for a “slight truth”. You might think me a completely terrible … [Read more...]
I first posted this recipe in the spring of 2010. One of Karista's Kitchen most popular and requested recipes, and for good reason. It's a slow cooked recipe perfect for the Dutch oven or a slow cooker. An incredibly rich and flavorful dish that … [Read more...]
Dreamy. Completely and utterly without fail the most dreamy dessert I've tasted since indulging my sweet tooth in a creamy coconut ice cream fudge sundae about one month ago. I don't eat many sweets. There's a good reason for this. … [Read more...]
When I was little, I would stand with my face pressed against the chain link fence that surrounded our yard, watching my Grandfather attempt his daily chores outside. Grandpa was a hard worker. Once a policeman, then a plumber and always semi-retired. Grass never grew under Grandpa’s feet. He was always up to something. Digging holes […]
