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Berry Bounty
People are always asking me, "What’s your favorite food?" and give me that puzzled look when I tell them, "Berries, love them all!" Obviously this response isn't as exotic or avant-garde, but I really, truly do love berries! The season starts with our super sweet...
Cider Sipping
It was not long ago that ciders were far and few between, but now, ciders are popping up everywhere across the country. From dry, tiny bubble-style (like a fine French Champagne) to spiced, and fruit-forward (think pear or raspberry, and even chai). There’s something...
Local Salmon The Big Kings Are Coming In!
Nothing says Pacific Northwest like salmon, and it’s that time of year again when this rich, delicious local gem is readily available. Bring on the summer sun, its salmon-cooking season! D’lish Salmon! (Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing) There are several...
Spring in to Summer Gardening
The days are longer and the sun is shining. It's time to think about a summer vegetable garden and what to plant. So what grows best here in the Pacific Northwest? Well, now is the time to plant those pole beans. Have you ever made a pole bean tee pee? It's a great...
Margaritas
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...
Punch Up the Flavor
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...
Pucker Up Rhubarb is Here!
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...
D’Lish Cookies
Store-bought cookies just never taste as good as homemade. Isn’t this always true? Could it be that the extra dose of hands-on love makes homemade cookies that much more special? I love cookies and have been making cookies most since I could stand. I still cherish my...
Veggie Mash-Up
With the surging popularity of kale, brussel sprouts and even rutabagas, what’s old has become new again, especially in the veggie world! In years past, moms everywhere couldn't bribe their kids to eat these veggies, but today, being green is now fun and good for you!...
Spice It Up!
When we say the word "spice" these days, people will most likely think of something spicy and chili-forward but today I want to shed some light on the warm spices - like aromatic cloves, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and of course cinnamon. They're not just for apple pie,...
Snackable Videos
Have you seen all the crazy food videos on Facebook from Tasty, Tastemade, and Buzzfeed Food? These are Snack Sized Videos featuring recipes that are not only visually appealing, but are quick to make and delicious to eat. I like to call this "Speed Scratch Cooking"...
Hop To It – Easter is on its way!
Easter Sunday is coming up, so what will you do with all that leftover booty? You know - the eggs, the candies, the marshmallowy Peeps? Of course there will be egg salad sandwiches for days BUT let's get creative with it! How about adding in chopped bacon or some...
Oysters- A Taste of the Sea
Did you know that northwest oysters are considered some of the best in the world? The reason our oysters taste so great is our clean waters. Different locations and environmental factors give the oysters distinct physical characteristics and flavors. Why just this...
Is Cauliflower the New Kale?
Cauliflower seems to be gaining momentum in the hip veggie arena these days, which is great. It’s so good for you. High in Vitamin K, cauliflower provides us with one of the hallmark anti-inflammatory nutrients. It’s also an excellent source of Vitamin C and low in...
Dish D’Lish Introduces our New Rain City Seasoning!
It’s no secret Seattleites are fond of their coffee! We love our brew any time of day and any form we can find it. With that in mind, Dish D’Lish took the passion (and sometimes necessity) for that daily dose of caffeine and developed a tasty new seasoning...
Staying Toasty with a Hot Toddy!
Winter warmers are the best. They can be the remedy for those aches and pains that come along with the dreaded winter cold or flu OR they can warm your bones after a long day out on the slopes. One of my favorites is the Hot Toddy. For decades people have used the hot...
Money Saving Braising
Looking to make a meal to impress, but don’t want to break the bank? Braising can make even the toughest cuts of meat, an inexpensive, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Braising is a loooooong, slow-cooking method that can be done on the stove-top, in the oven, or in a...
Seattle Food & Wine Experience
Seattle Wine & Food Experience has been THE epicurean weekend to sample the best food and wine the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Back for its 8th year (February 20th and 21st), this year’s event is bigger and better than ever. Saturday evening kicks off...
Super Bowl Sunday Snackin’
Need some new d’lish ideas for the big game? I have some tasty recipes for your next big party! Everyone loves the classics: crab dip, wings, deviled eggs, but how about some new variations? Warm Crab, Mushroom & Brie Dip is my play on Hot Crab Dip is made with...
Sipping Scandinavian
Ballard, long known for its rich Scandinavian heritage, has a new exhibit at the Nordic Heritage Museum called SKAL (pronounced “sk-OOL”) Scandinavian Spirits. This exhibition explores the cultural history of Scandinavian libations, the most famous being aquavit...
