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...]
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...]
Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Roasted Red Pepper Hazelnut Sauce
February 15, 2013 22 Comments
I always keep a spare pork tenderloin, or two, in the freezer. It's one of those quick fix meals that pairs beautifully with most any sauce or roasted winter fruit. I had planned to use this tenderloin with a spiced apple compote, which is … [Read more...]
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
January 11, 2013 49 Comments
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...]
Slow Cooked Red Ginger Chicken
January 8, 2013 53 Comments
My girls (of the chicken variety) are growing up and will be egg laying hens soon. Although they are now considered pullets, my teenage chickens are finding their grown up voices and developing the most comedic personalities. I love to walk … [Read more...]
Grilled Steak Salad with Fresh Peaches and Smokey Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette
September 23, 2011 4 Comments
First day of Fall and it's 80 degrees. Most people would say that's normal for this time of year. In Seattle?? But hey, I'm not complaining. It could be 60 and rainy. And we all know that'll happen soon. Like... in two days. So … [Read more...]
Asian Style Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Sauteed Sweet Onions … and a trip to Lopez Island Farmer’s Market!
July 31, 2011 4 Comments
I'm a Farmer's Market obsessed mad woman this summer. It all started with the lovely flight over to Orcas Island this past June. Oh yeah, that's the one that got me going. On the flight back home from Orcas, I turned to my hunky pilot … [Read more...]
Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Basil
July 15, 2011 2 Comments
I've got a big yellow bowl sitting on my kitchen counter. I love that bowl. It looks like sunshine. And it’s overflowing with all my beautifully delicious fruits and veggies. I also love my big yellow bowl because one of my dear friends … [Read more...]
Pork Saltimbocca
April 14, 2009 4 Comments
Saltimbocca, literally meaning “jump into the mouth”, is a traditional Italian dish that is simple yet surprisingly full of flavor. Just reading the list of ingredients can make your mouth water and stomach rumble. The dish is … [Read more...]
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