by Kathy Casey | Oct 16, 2014 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
What says October more vividly than a big, beautiful orange pumpkin? Whether nestled amongst bales of hay and colorful corn for a harvest celebration, or decked out in full Halloween regalia, pumpkins are one of the most recognizable mascots of the Fall season....
by Kathy Casey | Oct 9, 2014 | Books to Cook, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Fall days make us hungrier for dishes that are hearty, warm, and satisfying. And shepherd’s pie can sure hit the spot! The British are known to put almost anything in a pie. To “pie” actually means to jumble together and shepherd’s pie is just that. Also...
by Kathy Casey | Sep 26, 2014 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Kale is the green vegetable of the hour, but have you heard of its new rival kohlrabi? Popular in Europe and Asia, kohlrabi is finally turning heads here in the states and popping up on menus everywhere! (Photo from Renee’s Garden) Also known as German turnip or...
by Kathy Casey | Sep 11, 2014 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Rainbow chard (also known as Swiss chard and silverbeet) is a beautiful green leafy vegetable with deep green leaves and bright red, yellow, orange, or pink stems. (Photo from Austin Fresh.) Related to beets, these nutrient-packed leaves are high in magnesium and...
by Kathy Casey | Aug 28, 2014 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Having lived in Seattle for years and years, I sometimes forget what a cool city I live in! So every few years, I play “tourist” in my own city and learn to see Seattle through the eyes of someone new. It lets me discover things that I sometimes miss in my everyday...
by Kathy Casey | Aug 21, 2014 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
One of my favorite things about summer is juicy stone fruits! What’s a stone fruit? Well, it’s anything with a pit in the center – think plums, juicy peaches, nectarines and apricots. For some of you, visions of apricots and peaches may conjure up memories of...