Most recently I took a vacation with hubby and friends to Charleston, South Carolina – great food , friends and lots of fun. Vacation pal Cynthia Nims sums it all up here on her blog Mon Appétit. And of course I made a locally inspired cocktail: The Charleston 75 – read about it and get the recipe at Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
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...
Ah, coleslaw - the picnic staple. How do you like it: sweet and tangy, vinaigrette-style, or creamy? Everyone has a favorite. It's a great counterpart to a multitude of dishes, whether cozied up next to classic fried chicken or riding shotgun next to barbecue ribs....
With summer well under way, it’s hard not to notice all the blooming flowers. But did you know that some flowers are edible, too? Note: Not all are, so double-check before you go into your yard and start munching away! One of my favorite edible varieties is...
