NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
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...]
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...]
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...]
The enchanting colors of Autumn are beginning to make their appearance. The beautiful colors remind me of harvest and make me crave Beef Barley soup, squash and hearty leafy greens and sometimes grilled cheese and apple butter on dark … [Read more...]
I'm going to be a new Mama! A chicken Mama. My little baby chicks arrive soon and I'm over the moon excited. Ranger Craig spent the last few weeks building my super fabulous chicken coop. I think I nearly drove him crazy with my constant … [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...]
I’m almost embarrassed to post these. I feel like the crazy taco woman. In fact, I think I’m a taco posting maniac. I probably serve tacos once a week. It’s the one night during the week that everyone shows up for dinner, all at the … [Read more...]
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...]
I wish I could tell you I just got back from a spectacular Hawaiian vacation. But I didn't. :( It's been a few years since visiting Maui, but I remember it like yesterday. Probably because when I vacation with Ranger Craig it's not really a … [Read more...]
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...]
The last few months I've been reading dozens of informative and sometimes funny DIY remodeling blog posts. Mostly because I needed to read about other people’s headaches and successes with home remodeling and renovation. I thought it might … [Read more...]
A new page is posting on Karista's Kitchen, "Weeknight Fresh". Fresh, seasonal and delicious recipes that won't make dinner feel like a second job. As a busy Mom, business owner, culinary instructor and food blogger, sometimes … [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 […]
