by Kathy Casey | Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I think of my childhood favorite after school treat, hot chocolate always comes to mind. But cocoa isn’t just for kids – that’s right adults! Jazz up the flavors with savory and spice add in’s – like infusing cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks into the base. You...
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by Kathy Casey | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
A true sign of fall, apples are appearing everywhere right now. Think thick-caramel-coated-and-dipped-in-nuts or those sweet and tangy cups of fresh-pressed cider at the local market. The Northwest has always been the Mecca for amazing apples from glorious...
by Kathy Casey | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Not many desserts bring out a warm sense of old fashioned home cooking as much as an upside down cake. Think classic with those rings of pineapple, bright red cherries and oozy buttery brown sugar. Upside down cakes are pretty straight forward: gooey sugary business...
by Kathy Casey | Sep 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Although I love them, figs are so much more than the iconic Fig Newton, which by the way was first sold dried in a commercially manufactured cookie in 1892. Who knew? Figs: they’re unusual, versatile, and even grow well here in Seattle. I have a fig tree in my...
by Kathy Casey | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Bananas, the ultimate naturally portable snack! Perfect for throwing into your purse or bag. Besides being deliciously handy, bananas are a great source of potassium while being low in sodium. They are a good source of Vitamin B6 as well as Vitamin C and dietary...
by Kathy Casey | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
DIY hands-on dinner parties are always fun, interactive and convenient when it comes to dietary restrictions and preferences. It’s also a great way to answer that age old party question, “What can I do to help?” One of my fave kinds of food parties is a taco fiesta!...
