NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
I'm all over the board when it comes to dinner; Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, Thai, Indian, Southern, Swedish... and the list goes on. Because I love variety, I have a habit of giving each nights meal a "theme". Monday night might be … [Read more...]
Black bean and ham soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. For me, it shouts home cooking and all that's good and right with the world. It's full of delicious flavors that soothes the soul and most certainly delights the palate. A winter … [Read more...]
Porcini mushrooms and sweet Italian sausage were made for each other. I adore the two flavors combined in a rich and hearty tomato sauce, served over thick pieces of pasta. Pappardelle is one of the best pastas for rich and thick slow … [Read more...]
Mmmm.... there is nothing like the sweet and smoky flavors of barbeque. And this time of year when the weather is gray and the grill cover stays on more than off, barbeque seems like a real treat. Yep, it's that time of year when we … [Read more...]
Recently, I had the fun privilege of cooking with my sister-in-law while she, my brother, neice and nephew were visiting from Japan. Originally from Colombia, South America, Paula, her Mother and Grandmother prepare the most delicious … [Read more...]
This time of year fresh summer peaches are a staple in our fruit bowl. But with all those peaches I'm usually scrambling to use them before they turn soft and end up as peach preserves. One of Ranger Craig's favorite peach dishes is white … [Read more...]
There’s a new guy in my life. And I’ve fallen in love. Again. Another dark brown-eyed, silky smooth haired, cute as a bug Terrier. Gucci, a Biewer Terrier, came to visit for a few days and we’re all smitten. Especially Suzie Q. I walked into my youngest daughter’s room to check on our handsome little [...]
