There’s been lots of talk about “wonder foods” and quinoa is certainly one! Nicknamed “gold of the Incas,” quinoa is considered an ancient grain and has become a menu darling – seen on menus across the city. Photo from...
Good things really do come in small packages, and sliders are a perfect example. These two-bite – sometimes one-bite – wonders are popping up everywhere from restaurant menus to food trucks. And they aren’t your average burgers. In you love them,...
A few summers ago, I whipped up a party-size batch of Watermelon Sangria. It was a hit and really made my croquet game better than ever! And summer is the time to enjoy juicy, sweet melons – the markets are brimming with them. With their crisp, cool and refreshing...
Lemonades, limeades, fizzy orangeades – summertime and citrus go hand-in hand. Start with the basic template: citrus juice, sugar, and water. Then switch it up a bit. How about Meyer lemon or Key lime juices? Next get creative with water and add some soda water. But...
I’m a true Pacific Northwesterner and my love for delicious fresh salmon is in my blood. And there is nothing better than Alaska salmon. Grilled, pan seared, or oven roasted – any way you serve it – this iconic fish is always a treat! Photo by Kathy...
Did you know a bee will only produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime? In just the United States alone, there are over 300 varieties of honey. The variety depends on the type of blossom the bees are collecting nectar from. Here in the Pacific...