by Kathy Casey | Sep 30, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Whole grains are all the rage, and with good reason. Their health benefits and high-fiber content make them a great addition to your regular menu! One of my favorites is quinoa, an ancient grain-like seed. It’s a high-quality protein with eight essential amino acids...
by Kathy Casey | Sep 24, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
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 | Sep 18, 2015 | Books to Cook, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, Small Screen Network
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 | Sep 11, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Food and flowers are wonderful side-by-side, but also can mix together. I was recently introduced to BloomNation (the online flower delivery company- connecting customers with area local florists) and reminded of how flowers on the table not only sets the tone for a...
by Kathy Casey | Sep 3, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Popcorn seems to be all the rage right now! From concepts dedicated to only popcorn like the local KuKuRuza (KOO-KOO-ROO-ZAH). They started here in Seattle just over 10 years ago and now have stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and even Cairo! The popcorn rage is popping...
by Kathy Casey | Aug 20, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
We are so lucky here in the Northwest to have SO MANY delicious varieties of sumptuous pears! Bartlett, Bosc, Seckel, Concorde … each one different and oh so delicious! My fave pear preparation? I like to cut them into thick wedges and toss with a little olive oil,...
