Eating Well
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.
Worth the Effort: Coffee Bean Turkey with Sweet Onion Gravy
Tom Douglas shares his recipe for Coffee Bean Turkey with Sweet Onion Gravy
Inspired
It was a grey, blustery day, perfectly suited to my grey, blustery mood. I was dragging my cranky toddler and cantankerous husband through that most soul-suckingly dreadful chore: grocery shopping. All the while I was complaining about the fatigue I’m still battling, and my ever growing list of things I STILL haven’t gotten done yet. […]
To Market, To Market
A day of sensory overload at one of my favorite places, Seattle’s Pike’s Place Market.
Pomegranate Chicken Recipe
Chicken stewed in a gravy of pomegranate and ground walnuts Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 large leek 2 lbs chicken (I like thighs because they’re juicier and more flavorful, but breasts will also work well) 1 tub Knorr Chicken Homestyle Stock concentrate 2 cups pomegranate juice 8 oz walnuts 1/4 tsp cardamom basmati rice, […]
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
Eating Haggis with Chopsticks
Yes, that’s right. While I generally try to avoid posting pictures of myself (except for the extremely rare occurrence of a flattering shot), and I especially try to avoid pictures of myself eating, it’s not everyday that I get to eat haggis with chopsticks. This picture was taken in February of 2008. The event was […]