NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
I always keep a spare pork tenderloin, or two, in the freezer. It's one of those quick fix meals that pairs beautifully with most any sauce or roasted winter fruit. I had planned to use this tenderloin with a spiced apple compote, which is … [Read more...]
I’ve been a member of several book clubs over the years. Each time, I joined with the exuberance of a puppy playing with a new bone. Excited about all the new books I’d be discovering and reading, all the new friendships to be made and … [Read more...]
I’m basking in the quiet this morning. A rare moment. The day will get busier and by the end, I’ll wonder where time went. With a full daily schedule, I constantly remind myself “be present in the moment”. Sage advice from my lovely … [Read more...]
Sauces reign supreme at the Bennett Camp. And why you might ask? I blame it on culinary school. Almost every entrée recipe I learned to prepare had some sort of brilliant sauce. I loved practicing sauces. I relished the challenge of … [Read more...]
Nothing says Washington State like sweet onions, apples, stone fruit, blackberries, Dungeness crab, lavender and of course.... rain. Just to name a few. Seattle is a culinary heaven. James Beard award-winning chefs, a divine selection of … [Read more...]
If you haven't noticed by now I'm a saucy gal. ;) We love sauces here at the Bennett Camp. All kinds of sauces, salsa, compotes, drizzles, chutney's and relishes. You name it, I can top it with a sauce. So, in honor of all things saucy … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Last week I told Ranger Craig I’m in need of a field trip. For those of you who don’t know Ranger Craig, he’s my main man, best bud, adventure partner, resident food critic and husband. I had a reader ask me once if he was my boyfriend. … [Read more...]
It’s the first day of spring. It feels like winter. I wish it were summer. I love summer in the Northwest. Blueberries, blackberries, huckleberries and raspberries. Rainier cherries, apricots and peaches. And sunshine. … [Read more...]
Vivaldi is playing softly in the background and songbirds are humming a tune outside my window. A tranquil moment in time. A moment I relish with deep pleasure. And then the front door slams. Tank, the mean and ferocious terrier, … [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...]
Shrimp Cakes with Apricot Ginger Glaze and Coconut Rice Washingtonians love festivals. Yep, we have a festival for pretty much everything. Apples, wine, lavender, birds, art, music, aviation (Ranger Craig's fave),and Octoberfest in almost … [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 […]
