Oh for the love of all things Avocado. I’m on an intense avocado kick these days. I feel like adding avocado to everything. Actually, Suzie Q, my youngest, made that very comment the other day. “Mom, you add avocado to … [Read more...]
Asparagus and Leek Soup with Crispy Mushroom Gremolata
May 6, 2013 37 Comments
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...]
Tacos, Ceviche and a Dessert
May 4, 2013 11 Comments
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...]
Porcini and Rosemary Slow Braised Pot Roast
May 2, 2013 15 Comments
There is something exceptional about porcini mushrooms. They aren't your run of the mill button's and much more interesting than cremini; although I do love a bowl of sautéed cremini's. Still, much more flavorful than shitake's and almost as … [Read more...]
Herbed Quinoa Salad
April 19, 2013 29 Comments
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...]
Tuscan Grilled Rib-eye
April 15, 2013 32 Comments
The sun is slowly setting, gradually creating a luminescent twilight. With twilight comes the warm fragrance of fresh and earthy rosemary, combined with the spicy knowing scent of simmered garlic in the freshest of olive oil. Two perfectly … [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...]
Crab and Egg White Muffins
April 3, 2013 25 Comments
There's a whole lot of egg love goin' on at The Bennett Camp. Orange Cinnamon Raisin Baked French Toast and now these tasty little Crab and Egg White Muffins. It’s possible I’m a tiny bit over joyed with my chicken gals. They’ve been … [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...]
Today, My Heart is Grateful
March 22, 2013 41 Comments
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...]
Slow Braised Barbacoa with Cucumber Avocado Salsa
March 14, 2013 45 Comments
I’ve been trying to write this post for at least a week. I’d like to think my days are so filled with exciting and essential work, of momentous proportions, that I had to continuously delay this post. Nope. Just my beautiful life. … [Read more...]
A Little Spring Love
March 7, 2013 41 Comments
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...]
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