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 … [Read more...]
Mixed Seafood and Avocado Ceviche
April 23, 2013 22 Comments
I've forgotten how much fun it is to take a road trip. Cruising down the highway to some cool tunes, aptly selected and managed by my teenage daughter. Stopping for a coffee and then a little snack. Talking, laughing, reminiscing about my … [Read more...]
Crawfish Fettuccine
April 6, 2013 42 Comments
Late winter and early spring I always get a craving for crawfish. It’s in season around this time of year and paired with Mardi Gras, these two events always remind me of several delicious years living in Louisiana. My time in Louisiana were … [Read more...]
Moroccan Spiced Shrimp with Polenta Cakes
February 11, 2013 39 Comments
Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s Day… all in one week. Boy, did those two events sneak up on me. Feeling like “Last Minute Karista”, I quickly planned my week’s menu and raced off to the market yesterday morning before the Andouille … [Read more...]
White Fish Florentine
January 27, 2013 34 Comments
Life is not perfect. But of course, we all know this right? In fact, my life is messy (sometimes literally). Like many, I work diligently to keep it all together while raising a family, building a career and business and nurturing the … [Read more...]
A Delicious New Year!
January 2, 2013 26 Comments
One of my favorite things to do, is share the love of good food. Being in the culinary business, I’m constantly surrounded by fabulous foodies, inspiring chef’s, passionate farmer’s, rancher’s and food artisans and in general, really great … [Read more...]
Present In The Moment
December 19, 2012 39 Comments
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...]
Shrimp Linguine with Fresh Arugula Lemon Pesto
December 4, 2012 44 Comments
From the time my two sassy gals were little, I’ve given them this tidbit of advice. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep alert, watch where you’re going, and watch your step. Excellent Motherly advice. Right? Why you ask? Because I am … [Read more...]
Miso-Saki Glazed Scallops
October 8, 2012 38 Comments
My baby chicks arrived! They are just as sweet as I imagined. Ginger, Rosemary, Cocoa and Pepper. Four little ladies currently basking in the warmth of a heat lamp, or wrapped in a towel and snuggled up with one of the two sassy … [Read more...]
Simple Roasted Halibut Tacos with Spicy Slaw
September 6, 2012 38 Comments
I can't believe I've lived in the Pacific Northwest for 10 years and I just made my first trip to Portland, Oregon. I've been everywhere else in this part of the country but for some reason a visit to Portland just never seemed to … [Read more...]
Moroccan Roasted Fish
August 1, 2012 50 Comments
I have a long list of blogs I love to read. As I was browsing one such blog today (The Faux Martha) I noticed she mentioned “Wordless Wednesday”. Hmmm…. I like the sound of that. Could I possibly impose this on my two sassy … [Read more...]
Blueberry Ginger Salsa with Grilled Fresh Halibut
June 11, 2012 44 Comments
I discovered something about myself this weekend. I really love to talk ( I should know this, my two sassy gals tell me often). I like talking much more than writing. Sometimes when I’m writing I try to imagine you sitting in my living room … [Read more...]
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