Category Archives: recipe

You Can Take it With You

Posted on February 21, 2010 by

  (photo from stock.xchng) I don’t know about your kids but mine gets a week off in February called “ski week”.  I never had ski week growing up.  We had one day off for President’s Day followed by a return … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Cabin Fever!  It’s been pouring in San Francisco.  I know, I’m from Seattle and the rain shouldn’t bother me but, Seattle rain tends to be drizzly and constant.  This is buckets, dumping sideways from the sky, with massive wind, thunder, … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

My earliest food memory is peeking over the cutting board to watch my great grandmother (Grandma King) prep all her ingredients for homemade mac and cheese.  She was an amazing cook who’d come up to Seattle, from San Francisco, and … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

In today’s LA Times Sarah Karnasiewicz writes all about savory pies.  Coming off the holidays you may have dabbled in pumpkin pie, apple pie, or pecan pie.  But, winter is here and having a rich pie crust filled with warm … Continue reading →

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Homemade Granola

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

On my quest to eat well and spend less, I’ve been making mounds of homemade granola.  I use an old Bon Appetit recipe I’ve had for years, with a few of my own modifications.  I’m still playing with it, trying … Continue reading →

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Make it yourself!

Posted on December 20, 2009 by

These days it is so easy to buy food already prepared or partially prepared.  People have strayed from the kitchen and gravitated to the deli counter, take out window, and frozen food aisle.  Frankly, I can’t really think of what … Continue reading →

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Crispy Potato Latkes

Posted on December 12, 2009 by

Happy Hanukkah!  To ring in the holiday here, I made a huge batch of potato latkes.  One of my all time favorite foods, they’re just delicious….if you get them right.  Latkes need to be crispy and crunchy on the outside … Continue reading →

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Candy Making & Holiday Baking

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

My absolute favorite thing about December is holiday baking.  My mom used to bake 10+ different cookies throughout the month, stash them in the freezer, then dole them out to friends and neighbors right before Christmas.  The gene definitely got … Continue reading →

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Jeff Koehler on Rice, Pasta, Couscous and more….

Posted on November 19, 2009 by

Last week I was lucky to attend a book signing with my friend Jeff Koehler.  His latest book, “Rice, Pasta, Couscous” is simply stunning.  Full of photos, stories, and recipes that let you live vicariously through his travels around the … Continue reading →

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Pot Roast

Posted on November 16, 2009 by

For me, the best thing about fall and winter is braising.  I love the low and slow cooking process, coaxing out the flavors of meats and vegetables and transforming those tough cuts into something that melts in your mouth.  Yum! … Continue reading →

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