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.
If you have even a tiny strip of garden space, planters or pots, you can grow your own fresh herbs. Having a "green thumb" is not required. The most popular and easy herbs to grow, in my experience, are rosemary, thyme, and of course mint. All of which will wow you...
The side dishes of today should bring variety and spice to our meals. Baked potatoes and rice are still great go-to's. But with so many interesting new options, it’s time to get creative! How about trying some different varieties of rice? Try fragrant basmati so tasty...
Ernie Pino - amazing chef, columnist, and most of all a dear friend, passed away earlier this month. I can’t find the words to express my sadness, so I will only say this: “Ernie I know that your table in Heaven is set with great food and drinks and that you’re...
