Yep, I did it again. Second time in a week I forgot to plan dinner. I plan at least 3-4 meals at one time. Always. But it’s my busy season and I got sidetracked. It happens. Right? Thankfully my crew is easy to please (Mmmm… fairly … [Read more...]
Roasted Pear Salad with a Shallot Vinaigrette and Red Chard and Spicy Sausage Quiche
December 1, 2011 10 Comments
A few weeks ago Full Circle Farm contacted me and asked if I'd like to sample a month's worth of their produce. I'm a huge fan of local, CSA farms and I felt honored they asked me to give them a try. So I signed up, cruised their … [Read more...]
Proscuitto, Arugula and Parmesan Party Starters
November 23, 2011 10 Comments
I popped into my local fish market (Gemini) the other day and was greeted by one of my favorite fishmongers, Chef Dave Gibson. I love chatting with Chef Dave. I love listening to the adventurous food stories from his days as a private … [Read more...]
Pork with Pears and Golden Raisins
November 4, 2011 5 Comments
I’ve become a pear hoarder. I’ve made three trips to the market this week specifically to purchase pears. I know you’re wondering why. Because I have pear snatchers (I guess I should say “snackers”) living in my house. Two … [Read more...]
Italian Sausage Soup and “for the love of SOUP” Cookbook Giveaway!
October 20, 2011 14 Comments
Ok, hold on to your whisks fabulous foodies... I'm giving away three cookbooks! I'm so excited! Once again I feel like that dark-haired little gal in Despicable Me. You know, the one that squeezes the stuffing out of the fluffy toy animal … [Read more...]
Asian Style Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Sauteed Sweet Onions … and a trip to Lopez Island Farmer’s Market!
July 31, 2011 4 Comments
I'm a Farmer's Market obsessed mad woman this summer. It all started with the lovely flight over to Orcas Island this past June. Oh yeah, that's the one that got me going. On the flight back home from Orcas, I turned to my hunky pilot … [Read more...]
Pineapple Mango Chutney
July 2, 2011 4 Comments
Ok everyone, hold on to your seats, this is one of my new favorite sauces. I'm over the moon excited about this flavorful, fresh and gloriously pretty chutney. It looks like sunshine and tastes like heaven. It beautifully complimented my … [Read more...]
Stuffed Pork Loin with Fresh Spinach, Feta and Golden Raisins
June 12, 2011 3 Comments
I just might have a thousand recipes for pork (exaggerating a wee bit), but for some reason I'm completely bored with all of them. I think it's time to get a little fancy with this week's pork. And by fancy I don't mean lots of work, … [Read more...]
Grilled German Bratswurst
May 30, 2011 8 Comments
Years ago Ranger Craig and I had a college friend who came to visit from time to time. He was originally from Wisconsin and every time he stayed with us he would grill his famous bratwurst. I was never a huge brats fan until these … [Read more...]
Spicy Tomato And Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
April 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
Years ago when I lived in Arizona, there was a delightful little Mexican cantina that we loved to frequent. The food was simply divine. The atmosphere transported you to another time, another place, and made sipping their signature Blueberry … [Read more...]
Black Bean and Ham Soup
February 23, 2011 2 Comments
Black bean and ham soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. For me, it shouts home cooking and all that's good and right with the world. It's full of delicious flavors that soothes the soul and most certainly delights the palate. A winter … [Read more...]
Spice Rubbed Pork Loin Chops with Sweet and Smoky Barbeque Sauce
December 6, 2010 3 Comments
Mmmm.... there is nothing like the sweet and smoky flavors of barbeque. And this time of year when the weather is gray and the grill cover stays on more than off, barbeque seems like a real treat. Yep, it's that time of year when we … [Read more...]
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