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Princess Tea
Take some time this Mother’s Day to spend an afternoon with your favorite princess and throw a Princess Tea party! I came across this adorable book and had to try some things out! Author Janeen A. Sherman has given some pointers for the perfect Princess Tea party...
Congratulations to two wonderful women chefs: Lisa Nakamura to take over Christina’s on Orcas
Talented Seattle Chef Lisa Nakamura will take the helm of award-winning Christina’s restaurant on Orcas Island formerly owned for over 2 decades by NW Icon, Chef Christina Orchid. The new restaurant is now named Allium on Orcas. In the 80’s Christina’s quickly became...
Delicious Things are Springing up!
Springtime is well underway across the land and winter is finally behind us. For me, this in-between time, the changeover from spring to summer, is irresistible. The salmon have returned; tasty spring produce is gracing the farmers tables. There’s fresh asparagus,...
For You, Mom. Finally
Former editor and chief of Gourmet Magazine and restaurant critic for both the New York and LA Times - Ruth Reichl has done it again with her book, For You Mom. Finally. As any woman knows, there are few things in life less complicated than a relationship between a...
Are You Afraid of the Dark . . . Spirits?
Well don’t be! As an avid dark-spirit lover myself, I have noticed that an emerging trend is younger people and the female demographic are starting to see the light on darker spirits--it’s not just for the old boys these days! From signature cocktail menus...
Food Writer Braiden Rex-Johnson Shares with Us Her Newest Venture
Braiden Rex-Johnson is not only a fantastic food writer and author, but also a dear friend. Her latest venture brushes upon a very touching topic that affects us all. Braiden’s website allows the audience to submit their most cherished stories as well as pictures of...
Nothing “Small” about Toulouse Petit
This is Cameo McRoberts filling in for Kathy for this week’s Dishing post. I’m Executive Chef here at Kathy Casey Food Studios and I’ve worked with Kathy on a lot of projects. What I love the most is sharing ideas with her! But I also love trying out new foodie hot...
Premier NW Chef’s Dinner
Local ingredients, classic pairings and a flourish of daring new flavors highlight the menu prepared by featured Northwest chefs for the annual Premier Chefs Dinner benefiting the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Crudo (an Italian version of sushi), a savory...
Clam-Tastic Times at the Razor Clam Festival!!
The Ocean Shores’ 4th Annual Razor Clam Festival was clam-tastic! We headed out early to meet up with local Ocean Shores TV hosts. We shot episodes of Discovering Food and Wine with Leedia Bailey and Cooking with Dale. Then it was off to the festival kick off VIP...
What to do with all that leftover Easter booty? Eggs, Chicks, Bunnies…
The Easter baskets are unwrapped the eggs all found (we hope!) and what do you do with all those chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, Peeps and colorful hard boiled eggs after the hunt? Well we thought long and hard and have come up with some fun ideas. Peep &...
Clam gun, razor clamming license, and rubber boots!
These are my top three things* to bring with me while I head down to Ocean Shores, Washington for the 4th Annual Razor Clam Festival for this weekend! The weekend starts off with me hosting a VIP cocktail party at 5:00 pm on Friday March 26th at the Quinault Beach...
Punch Monday!
I’m taking part in this month’s Mixology Monday – hosted by Hobston’s Choice I am thrilled to be one of the 10 finalists for the Tales of the Cocktail - cocktail competition!The challenge? To make a “tikified” Planter’s Punch. I love tiki drinks – and Pimm’s …and...
Becoming Addicted to Bacon Salt
It all started with a gala swag bag. You know the ones that I’m talking about, full of stuff you will never use. This particular swag bag held a few tasty morsels tucked within the other “stuff”: pens, gift certificates, flyers and announcements, etc. Some of the...
Dishing with Kathy Casey the Newsletter: March 2010
Seattle Dances! It was fun ... and I did not fall on my freaking a!% I want to personally thank everyone for all their support and votes! I trained hard and danced my heart out Charleston-ing on stage. YES – it was stressful! But I’m happy to say I now know how to do...
A Must Have New Cocktail Book
The Modern Mixologist by Tony Abou-Ganim A “Must Have” fantastic new book by friend and internationally celebrated cocktail guru Tony Abou-Ganim. The Modern Mixologist, book combines 60 of Tony’s very best recipes with practical tips, cocktail history, and quotes from...
The World’s Largest (and Smartest!) Wine Book Signing
Meet some of the world's bestselling wine authors and leading-edge innovators at "The World's Largest (and Smartest!) Wine Book Signing" at The Wine Library in Springfield, New Jersey, on Saturday, March 27th, from 1 to 4 pm. Celebrating the launch of the new book...
Get your fill on National Clam Chowder Day!
It really IS National Clam Chowder Day! And to any Seattle and Pacific Northwest native, nothing says great clam chowder than Ivar’s! To celebrate today, Ivar’s is doing a fabulous promo: buy one cup of chowder, get the other free! Now if that puts you in the mood for...
A Cyclone Cocktail Shaker!
While zooming around Twitter this week I heard about the Cyclone Cocktail Shaker and was featured on The Examiner. It’s kinda crazy …just add your cocktail ingredients, cap, and push a button then in seconds, instant cocktail! This handy gizmo is perfect for those...
2010 Seattle Food & Wine Experience
Come see me and Columbia Winery at the Seattle Food & Wine Experience on Sunday, February 28 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm at the Seattle Exhibition Center Exhibition Hall! I'll be chatting all things wine and food at the Columbia Winery Booth, plus giving away free...
Shake up a Valen’Thyme Clover Club for Your Sweetie!
My Valen’Thyme Clover Club is the perfect cocktail for Valentine's Day: Slightly pink, frothy and delicious! Traditionally made with gin my version incorporates fresh thyme and is shaken up with half gin and half vodka -- a great introduction to botanicals for the...
