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.
When the days grow shorter and the weather begins to cool off, I start thinking about making some chili. It’s a protein-packed, warm and filling dish - especially good for those weekend game days. The key to a good chili is in the spices and sautéing your chili spices...
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...
Most people have had a hand at cooking spaghetti squash, and there are a lot of ways to prepare this tasty vegetable. This winter squash starts getting popular at the farmers market and grocery store in early fall. The cooked stringy flesh is delicious, but...
