NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
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...]
One of my chicken gals laid an egg today! Yes, I splattered the good news all over facebook, instagram, and twitter. After my little social media blitz, I joyously announced the good news to my two sassy gals. To which the reply was less than … [Read more...]
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...]
It begins with fresh, naturally grown ingredients. Clean flavors, bright colors or even brilliant whites. Like waking up to a new snow that’s settled on the frozen ground. I like white. Ask Ranger Craig. He’ll tell you I have an … [Read more...]
One of my favorite things to do, is share the love of good food. Being in the culinary business, I’m constantly surrounded by fabulous foodies, inspiring chef’s, passionate farmer’s, rancher’s and food artisans and in general, really great … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
“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...]
It seems chilled soups have made a comeback this summer and I must say I’m smitten. I’ve always been a fan of the room temp or chilled concoction, mostly because that's when fresh ingredients taste strongest in flavor. Maybe that’s … [Read more...]
My youngest gal told me this morning that I talk about food all the time. Really? ;) This, after my subtle launch into why we don’t consume sugary chocolate cupcakes on an empty morning tummy. (can you see her eyes rolling?) I know, I … [Read more...]
A beautiful, local Artist, who is now a new friend of mine, asked me to prepare a few dishes for her birthday celebration last week. It was one of the most fun events I've ever had the pleasure of catering. Sandy loves vegetarian, and she loves … [Read more...]
I was walking through the market one afternoon, actually, I was power walking as it was 4pm and I needed to "grab and go". Everyone in my family would be arriving home promptly at 5pm, hungry and ready for dinner and I was unfortunately running … [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 […]
