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Fairmont’s Global Cocktail Menu and Liquid Kitchen in Cheers Magazine
Earlier this summer the Fairmont Global mixology team visited Liquid Kitchen for a drink development workshop to create a new global cocktail menu - launching later this November. Check out Cheers Magazine for full coverage of the R&D session the Classics,...
Fairmont’s New Cocktail Menu and Liquid Kitchen on Lux Worldwide
Libatious article in Lux Worldwide on the Fairmont Hotels' new global cocktail menu - Classics, Perfected developed at the Liquid Kitchen with the Fairmont Global mixology team. Check out the full article here and learn about the Fairmont Tastemakers' creative...
The Fairmont’s Global Cocktail Menu and Liquid Kitchen on London-Olios
Great write-up on the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' new cocktail program launching later in November. Here's a sneak peak of the cocktails - developed at the Liquid Kitchen with the Fairmont Tastemakers team - (at last month's media event at The Savoy). Check out...
Liquid Kitchen and the Fairmont Hotels in Bar Magazine
Earlier this summer Liquid Kitchen hosted the Fairmont Global and mixology team in developing and creating a new global cocktail menu. Check out Bar Magazine's post on the recent media event announcing the soon-to-be launched menu, including a team photo of the...
Chia Seeds: the SUPER Food
Cha-cha-cha-CHIA! Yes, that is what we think of when we say chia. Those funny terra cotta heads sprouting green hair. Until now! Chia seeds are everywhere these days and have been sweeping the nation as an up-and-coming nutritional ingredient. Who remembers these...
D’Lish Beets!
Pickled or roasted, steamed or boiled. I adore beets whatever way they’re prepared! I even grate them raw into salads for some fantastic color, roughage, and flavor. In addition to being delicious, beets are REALLY nutritious. Betalains are the nutrient-rich pigments...
Restaurant Hospitality Magazine
Restaurant Hospitality Magazine posted an article on syrups used in savory dishes, including my easy tips for making flavored butters. Check out the article here.
Apples
A true sign of fall: apples appear everywhere. From thick caramel-coated and dipped in nuts to sweet and tangy cups of fresh-pressed cider at the local market to grand glass bowls filled with elegant red apples simply used as a table centerpiece. The Northwest has...
Ancient Grains are New Again
Whole grains are all the rage, and with good reason. Their health benefits and high-fiber content make them a great addition to your regular menu! One of my favorites is quinoa, an ancient grain-like seed. It’s a high-quality protein with eight essential amino acids...
Bananas for Bananas
Bananas, the ultimate naturally portable snack! Perfect for throwing into your purse or bag. Besides being deliciously handy, bananas are a great source of potassium while being low in sodium. They are a good source of Vitamin B6 as well as Vitamin C and dietary...
Fig-a-licious Fruit!
Although I love them, figs are so much more than the iconic Fig Newton, which by the way was first sold dried in a commercially manufactured cookie in 1892. Who knew? Figs: they're unusual, versatile, and even grow well here in Seattle. I have a fig tree in my...
Edible Flowers: A Tasty Garden Adventure!
Food and flowers are wonderful side-by-side, but also can mix together. I was recently introduced to BloomNation (the online flower delivery company- connecting customers with area local florists) and reminded of how flowers on the table not only sets the tone for a...
Popcorn
Popcorn seems to be all the rage right now! From concepts dedicated to only popcorn like the local KuKuRuza (KOO-KOO-ROO-ZAH). They started here in Seattle just over 10 years ago and now have stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and even Cairo! The popcorn rage is popping...
The Flavor Experience 2015
This has to be one of my favorite industry conferences – where chefs and mixologists combine ideas and techniques to enhance both sides of the menu! I was thrilled to present my research on beverage trends with data trend guru Maeve Webster of Datassential. From...
Delicious and Versatile Northwest Pears
We are so lucky here in the Northwest to have SO MANY delicious varieties of sumptuous pears! Bartlett, Bosc, Seckel, Concorde … each one different and oh so delicious! My fave pear preparation? I like to cut them into thick wedges and toss with a little olive oil,...
Quick Pickles and Amazing Flavors
Who doesn't love homemade pickles? But sometimes the idea of making them seems daunting. Quick pickle recipes to the rescue – easy to make and store refrigerated! This method is perfect for home pickling beginners. My recipe for Quick Summer Garden Pickles is fast and...
KUOW – 94.9 FM
Seattle's KUOW - 94.9 FM is airing segments on farmers markets. Check out this segment on the Ballard Farmers Market and my tips on how to pick fresh peaches, including my Honey Lavender Peach Fizz recipe! And for a demo on how to make Fresh Peach Puree, check out...
Celebrate Summer Peaches
It’s that time of summer when juicy stone fruits come to market: nectarines, plums, apricots and my favorite, PEACHES! But isn’t it a bummer when you get a peach and it’s not bursting with that sweet flavor you remember? Well, peach evangelist Jon Rowley has worked to...
The Mighty Peanut
Peanuts! In addition to being the core ingredient in a classic PB&J sandwich, they pack a serious nutritional punch and are really, quite healthy – when eaten in moderation. Peanuts are rich in monounsaturated (MONO-Un-Saturated) fat, the type emphasized in...
Honey Varieties
Oh honey! That amazing sweet and flavorful product our wonderful bees give us! I love bees, but I use to be afraid of them until I had a couple of hives in my urban garden and there were a LOT of bees! Honey bees go about their business and are busy, busy zooming...
