NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
Over the years I've had the pleasure of meeting several culinary, health and nutrition professionals. Brilliant individuals who have grown their passions into successful careers and practices. One such professional is Frances Arnold, a … [Read more...]
Today, my heart is filled with overwhelming appreciation. Friends and family who share in my fear and anxiety, my sadness and hope. Beautiful dishes of food, cookies, desserts and love arriving on my doorstep. Meant to comfort and … [Read more...]
Last June I decided it was high time I got out-and-about my local area and begin meeting some of my fellow food bloggers and food writers. After all, I can’t just hang out with my chicken girls all the time. ;) While attending various food and … [Read more...]
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...]
The summer is coming to an end, school is in session and I'm feeling a slight chill in the morning air. Ahhh... I'm loving this time of year. I did manage to freeze a fair amount of my farmer's market finds, but if I'd really been on top of … [Read more...]
Grillin and chillin, that's the way the Bennett Crew does summer. We love our grill, I guess I should say Ranger Craig loves our grill. He's the grill master around here and I'm ever so happy to relinquish that task. Suzie Q often … [Read more...]
Last night I needed a quick salad for dinner. Looking through the frig I realized I didn’t have any fresh romaine. But I had mounds of baby spinach, 2 lbs to be exact. Obviously I got a little excited when purchasing spinach; really, who … [Read more...]
This is my new "go to" salad. For some reason I've been on a cabbage kick lately. Not sure what got that started but my frig has constantly been full of purple cabbage, savoy cabbage, and Napa cabbage. I think it's due to all that … [Read more...]
I love a good salad. In fact, I probably eat a salad everyday, with the exception of those super cold winter days when my "salad" ends up in my soup. When my girls were younger I'd do anything to get them to eat a salad. I'd add pasta, Asian … [Read more...]
Recently, Ranger Craig and I watched the full length feature film documentary, Food Matters. A compelling look at the food we eat and how it affects our health and well-being. It's an absolute truth that we are what we eat. Food can affect our … [Read more...]
Ceviche is one of the simplest seafood recipes to prepare. I know you're probably thinking I've had way too much sun on vacation, but truly, ceviche can be simple, flavorful and delicious and a perfect summer starter. Ceviche recipes are … [Read more...]
Some evenings I simply crave veggies. Unfortunately, I seem to have this need to dress up my simple veggies with this, that and the other, and often end up just a tad bit short of simple. However, always delicious! That's how I ended up … [Read more...]
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 […]
