Food
Recipe: Koobideh – Persian Ground Lamb Kebabs
While my husband was in grad school studying Persian literature, I started exploring Persian culinary traditions as a fun way to embrace and support his studies. One of our favorite meals is the very simple dish of koobideh, a kebab of ground lamb, served with roasted tomatoes and basmati rice.
Recipe: Blueberry Crisp with Peaches and Ginger
Ginger adds a warm, earthy, autumn kick to this classic dessert: blueberry crisp with peaches and ginger. Serve with ice cream.
A visit with Allrecipes.com
When I stepped off the elevator into the Allrecipes offices, it opened up into a stunning kitchen and dining area. Food is the focal point of everything they do, and the kitchen is where that magic happens. The stunning view from the kitchen looked out over Westlake Park, and across to the Macy’s building. I […]
Triple Coconut Cream Pie
The Dahlia Lounge has the best coconut cream pie in Seattle. Maybe anywhere. Here’s the recipe.
Worth the Effort: Coffee Bean Turkey with Sweet Onion Gravy
Tom Douglas shares his recipe for Coffee Bean Turkey with Sweet Onion Gravy
when the search for dinner turns into a road trip
We are in the midst of a road trip from Seattle to Alaska: my mother, my 2-year-old daughter, and I. Naturally, the first move in a trip to the westernmost state, would be to go east for three days. Right? We’re taking the scenic route: the first night in Leavenworth, and then Coeur d’Alene, before […]
Reasons I Love Seattle: #4 Amazing Food Trucks
Why is it that food purchased from the side of a truck always seems to taste better? We have some amazing food trucks in Seattle. Seattle is making a name for itself with it’s foodie culture, but many may not know about the amazing food being served up on wheels around the area. There are, […]
Best Ginger Cookie Ever
Ina Garten’s recipe for Ginger Cookies. Lovely cookies for everyday – exceptional for pregnancy and chemotherapy
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
I’m still mulling recipe ideas for the O Foods Contest, but in the meantime, I’ll go ahead and post this notice to spread the word. CONTEST RULES O Foods Contest for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and for the second year in a row, Sara of Ms Adventures in Italy […]
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Zoka Cafe One Year Ago: The Original Marching Bands