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…
Brussels sprouts are, by nature, a bitter green. Potentially sulfurous but when coaxed in the right direction, unwound into sweet, buttery, soul warming goodness….
Late September presents the sweet spot between seasons when tomatoes are gifting their last bulbs of fruit yet one’s shoulders beg for a soft…
Summer vacation is the best. Nostalgic, relaxing, energizing and lazy, it evokes memories of warm windy drives, bbq scented evenings, and sweet grassy lounging…
I’m introducing previously unfavorable flavors into my kitchen this week. It’s a mission to expand the usual go-to vegetable list that rotates through the refrigerator,…
Seattle Urban Farm Company and I have teamed up to highlight seasonal ingredients with corresponding recipes. They bring the farming know-how, while I’ll help you use the…
It appears I’m cooking my way through the August 2014 edition of Bon Appetit. I could move on to a different magazine or browse some…
Last year my friend Lindsay and her then boyfriend, now husband, visited me in Seattle. We took them to all our favorite foodie spots, one…
This Sunday I wondered through the Ballard Farmers Market, a real life foodie love fest. There’s homemade granola, a fresh juice stand, live music and…
Inspiration for this dish came from a recent trip to Brooklyn. We arrived late on a Thursday evening and wandered around Williamsburg looking for a…
What should you be eating right now??! Apricots. They are ripe for the pickin’ and the first sign that summer is just around the…
There is nothing I love more than simple party food! I had an impromptu tapas dinner party on Saturday night with some close friends. Creating…
Hello Foodies! I’m freshly back on the scene in Seattle and missing FWAL terribly. After a road trip from Los Angeles to Seattle, I sit…