I'm so pleased to present this most delicious Guest Post and recipe by my friend and fellow food blogger, Alyssa from Everyday Maven. I met Alyssa last year at a blogging conference here in Seattle and we've been friends ever since. Alyssa is … [Read more...]
Orange Cinnamon Raisin Baked French Toast
March 29, 2013 22 Comments
With sleepy eyes and mussed hair my youngest gal saunters into the kitchen for breakfast. On the weekends my sassy gal of 14 is the last one to rise. I know she can smell whatever I’m cooking. The lingering scent of food travels right to her … [Read more...]
Run To The Bus Breakfast
February 25, 2013 56 Comments
My kitchen was tea and jelly stained Saturday morning. Trying desperately to get the “perfect” picture of these delicious little lovelies, I must have been leaning over to far and my darling little red step stool went flying out from under … [Read more...]
Raspberry Jam Muffins
February 8, 2013 26 Comments
I’ve always felt dinner was the easy meal. You know me, I’m all over dinner. It’s been my life’s work for the last 13 years and I’d like to believe I’ve gotten it down to a science. Well... most days anyway. But breakfast? … [Read more...]
Spiced Banana Bread
January 23, 2013 49 Comments
A really good banana bread is like a dear friend. A friend that has been with you through thick and thin, and all of the in between. A constant in one’s life with fortitude that transcends the test of time. Banana bread is enticing to the … [Read more...]
Garam Masala Spiced Pear Galette with Dark Chocolate Sauce
November 16, 2012 58 Comments
My culinary journey has been a winding road. Sometimes with hairpin turns and sometimes with steep uphill jogs. (If you know me, you know I am NOT a jogger) A few downhill walks and some lovely flat, grassy roads have led me from the past to the … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato and Apple Bread Pudding
November 1, 2012 52 Comments
Much of my daily culinary work leads me down the path of nutrition. It's amazing the healing power of whole foods, herbs and spices. "Food should not only satisfy our hunger, it should nourish our body, feed our soul and delight our senses" … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies
September 13, 2012 36 Comments
This is the time of year that gets me into trouble. Yep, I get the baking bug. And of course if I bake something, I have to taste test it. Right? I also have friends who bake. And they bake the most delicious treats. In fact, two of … [Read more...]
Wild Blackberry Cardamom Cobbler
August 23, 2012 39 Comments
It's blackberry picking season! For about six weeks each year, I tote my bucket all over our mountain looking for those beautiful berries. The sun warmed berries are sugary sweet this time of year and it feels a little like food … [Read more...]
Strawberries Romanoff… And two very belated thank you’s.
August 10, 2012 35 Comments
It’s always heartwarming and flattering when a fellow blogger nominates my blog for an award. To even be considered in the same “blogging” category as some of my fave bloggers is mind-boggling. Especially when I can’t seem to get my award … [Read more...]
Huckleberry Upside-Down Ginger Cake
July 29, 2012 31 Comments
Pardon my silence these last few weeks. Life is... Well it's life. And sometimes it throws a few curve balls. The darn thing is, I'm a terrible catcher. But I'm a good sprinter and if I can't catch those curve balls, I can certainly chase … [Read more...]
Grilled Summer Peach Crepes with Lavender Mascarpone
July 1, 2012 39 Comments
One of best things about being a chef is teaching people to cook. I cherish the moment when I see the knowing gleam of light in a student’s eyes. The moment when they have mastered a new cooking technique or when they have discovered the … [Read more...]
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