NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
I love seasonal, I love fresh, especially fresh from the garden or local farm, and I love my friend Maria. Maria is the author of the baking blog Pink Patisserie. I've known Maria for over 10 years. A gracious, beautiful and talented gal who … [Read more...]
It’s been a beautiful few days here in the Pacific Northwest. Unusually warm spring weather brought everyone outdoors, with barbecues grills heavily in use. It’s just a little exciting when one can grill outside without donning the rain … [Read more...]
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...]
One of my chicken gals laid an egg today! Yes, I splattered the good news all over facebook, instagram, and twitter. After my little social media blitz, I joyously announced the good news to my two sassy gals. To which the reply was less than … [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...]
The song birds have begun their annual melodies of sweet tunes announcing the arrival of spring. Each morning, at the break of dawn, It sounds like a festival of little bird choirs outside my window. Making me smile as I slowly wake, I … [Read more...]
It begins with fresh, naturally grown ingredients. Clean flavors, bright colors or even brilliant whites. Like waking up to a new snow that’s settled on the frozen ground. I like white. Ask Ranger Craig. He’ll tell you I have an … [Read more...]
My winter quarter classes begin next week and I couldn’t be more excited about the menu. I’m proud to say this will be my fourth year teaching cooking classes for our local Co-op market here in Seattle. PCC is the Puget Consumer and Co-op … [Read more...]
I have a brother. I also have a twin sister, who I completely adore, but this particular post is about my brother… and Kabocha Squash. Yep, my baby brother. My “Bro” as my sister and I love to call him. Youngest of three, six feet of … [Read more...]
I probably have 20 different methods of preparing risotto. Mostly because that's the one dish my youngest gal always requests. Suzie Q will request risotto for her birthday dinner, when she's sick, when she scores a perfect 100 on an exam, when … [Read more...]
“A side dish, is a side dish, is a side dish”, said one of my sassy gals. Until, of course, she tasted one of my sassy sides. A sassy side can rev up dinner and make it take off to new heights. Especially when fresh, lovely produce is … [Read more...]
We're winding up summer and that means my little red beauties will soon be gone. :( My heart is sad. If I'd added just a little more hustle to my bustle this summer, I would have canned some of those little red beauties to use during the … [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 […]
