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.
March is National Peanut Month! In addition to being put in a classic PB & J sandwich, they pack a serious nutritional punch. Peanuts are a good source of vitamin E, protein and antioxidants. Did you know that they are not actually in the nut family? They’re...
Ahh, coffee! That first cup o’ joe can usually set the tone for the rest of the day. And certainly the Pacific Northwest is known as THE mecca for coffee drinkers and connoisseurs alike. We definitely love our coffee just as much as our wine with many local...
On those days when you have time for more than a banana for breakfast, pancakes are a great morning treat. I always start my pancake cooking with a “sacrificial” pancake. This one’s to test the heat, unless you like them a crispier than most. How do you know when it’s...
