I’m a serious coffee lover, or espresso lover, to be exact. And although I typically enjoy my caffeine from a tiny cup, I also love…
Aperitivo in Italy is an event of nibbles, small glasses filled with wine, Campari or Aperol and most importantly, an opportunity to socialize. Think of…
I have to let you in on a secret. I’ve been cooking recipes from French Women Don’t Get Fat, and don’t tell anyone, but they’re…
February is the season for citrus and an ideal time to up your intake of Meyer lemons, Sumo oranges, pomelo and every other sour, sweet,…
I used to be one of those people who wouldn’t eat after a workout. I’d have a cup of coffee (black) and think I was…
European women have been enjoying (and swearing by) the benefits of mineral water for years. Mineral water first illuminated my radar when I read The…
Fool-proof hard-boiled eggs are ready in 7-minutes! Here’s what you’ll need: Raw eggs (farm-fresh if you’ve got em’!) Sauce pan with lid 1 teaspoon…
Ready for springs bounty to make an appearance in your daily routine? Here’s a list of what’s in season! Artichokes The artichoke is technically an…
After the Double Banana Bread win, I decided to covert the recipe to apple and substitute yogurt for buttermilk. This is exactly the kind of…
I’ve had a hankering for banana bread lately! As many Seattleites do, I found myself at Macrina Bakery one afternoon for an espresso and a…
Brussels sprouts are, by nature, a bitter green. Potentially sulfurous but when coaxed in the right direction, unwound into sweet, buttery, soul warming goodness….
34 Degrees Crackers and I have teamed up again for a fabulous foodie giveaway! One lucky (and hopefully hungry) winner will receive a goodie…
Summer vacation is the best. Nostalgic, relaxing, energizing and lazy, it evokes memories of warm windy drives, bbq scented evenings, and sweet grassy lounging…
Truth: I hate throwing away food. It feels so wasteful when I know there are creative ways to use those random knobs of cheese or…