Ballard’s own Volterra Restaurant just announced that they will be opening a second location in Kirkland, Washington! Featuring Tuscan-inspired cuisine, the new Kirkland location (expected to open in Fall 2012) will serve lunch, happy hour and dinner throughout the week as well as Saturday lunch and Sunday brunch.
Congrats to Chef Don Curtiss and Managing Partner Michelle Quisenberry for this wonderful news!
When thinking about lavender- soaps, spa treatments, and perfumes often come to mind. It’s certainly well-known for its calming and relaxing properties, but lavender has also enjoyed a long history in the world of food and beverage. Close-up of lavender growing in my...
It’s Mother’s Day weekend! And what better way to treat Mom than with a delicious brunch, complete with a bubbly cocktail. Start the night before and whip up my Spring Wild Mushroom, Asparagus 'n' Sausage Strata – rustic bread, seasoned egg mixture, sautéed asparagus...
Don’t you just love the smell of fresh mint? Whether it’s in a cocktail, mixed into a fruit salsa, or growing in the garden, that fresh scent of mint can just brighten your day! Have you ever tried growing mint? If you have, you know it is amazingly easy and will...
