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,…
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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…
A few weeks ago I was invited to a cooking demonstration (and most importantly, specialty food tasting) at Marx Foods in Queen Anne. I eagerly…
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…
It’s the season for having people over to enjoy appetizers, light dinners and cold wine. Post party, I always have a few crostini or baguettes…
We went to Tilth the other night and had these little buckwheat rounds topped with smoked mousse of white fish. I was officially inspired. “I…
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…
Last Sunday, my new friend Mandy took me on a foodie-field-trip through the Hollywood farmers market. With dry cappuccinos in hand, we smelled, touched, tasted…
Last week Eddie and I drove from Seattle to Los Angeles, and in preparation, found ourselves at the Whole Foods cheese counter with a bag…
This recipe was inspired by a recent trip to Italy. Eddie and I were in this tiny town in the hills of Le Marche, called…