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.
Everyone loves a great margarita! It’s been popular in the U.S. since the early 50's, and there are a lot of opinions on what makes a great margarita. Poppy’s Margarita from my book Sips & Apps that features a housemade Spicy Chipotle-Lime Sour A classic 'rita is...
I love adding a touch of zing to dishes, punching up the flavor. Like a squeeze of lime, and a sprinkling of cumin and chili flakes on grilled fish or a fresh zesting of lemon over steamed asparagus. Now you probably have your own favorite seasoning or rub, or maybe...
Spring is definitely here when you see the vibrant stalks of rhubarb piled up at grocers and farmers markets. Rhubarb stalks range in various colors from pale green, sometimes speckled with pink, to fully pink and bright red. The color depends on the variety and is...
