Tongue Twisting Treat: Autumn Apple Appetizer
I recently sent Elliott to Costco for toilet paper and he came back with a car load of supplies, including a chunk of cheese the size of a small baby. Granted…
October 20, 2014
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Flo's French Crepes...Oui Oui!
When one of my best friends, Marketa, told me that she only wanted to eat Asian food while on vacation in Seattle from France, she wasn't kidding. She has been…
October 7, 2014
Tofu Scramble with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan
This dish was inspired by our recent trip to the Bay Area. We found a quaint, little breakfast spot called the Barefoot Café in Fairfax (just west of San…
October 6, 2014
Date Night in San Francisco at Rich Table
It's pretty incredible that you can get off work at 2pm in Seattle, head to the airport, and make a 9:30pm dinner reservation in San Francisco without breaking…
September 19, 2014
Bell's Beach Mussels with Chorizo and Thyme
As much as we love living in Seattle, it's sometime nice (and necessary) to get out of the city and away from the constant assault of sirens, leaf blowers, and…
September 16, 2014
Mountaineer's Proscuitto-Wrapped Chicken Slider with Marinated Quinoa-Kale Salad
For Labor Day Weekend this year, we went for a hike with Elliott's sister, Charlotte, who was in town from San Diego. It was a miserable, rainy day but we were…
September 3, 2014
Perfetto! Potato, Rosemary, and Truffle Butter Pizza
Back in college, I tried a pizza in Italy with thinly sliced potatoes and rosemary. At that time, it was the most delicious and unusual pizza I'd ever tried.…
August 18, 2014
Asian Ahhhhhi Burger
What happens when one person is craving sushi and the other is begging for a burger and fries? Why, mash-up time! Since we've both been cutting back on our red…
August 4, 2014
Smokin' Swordfish with Masa Cakes and Nectarine Salsa
Last week, Seattle experienced a 90˚ heat wave so forgive us if we've been slacking in the cooking department. Since our apartment faces west and we get little…
July 19, 2014
World Cup Marsala with Chicken, Asparagus, and Spinach
In Elliott's opinion, the four weeks of the World Cup have got to be the least productive work days across the whole world. With literally billions tuning in…
June 29, 2014
Superfood Salad with Watercress, Beets, and Goat Cheese
A recent Time article ranked the top 41 superfoods by nutrient density. We've always known that dark, leafy greens like spinach and kale were powerhouses, but…
June 11, 2014
78˚ Sorbet
The nice weather has finally kicked into gear in Seattle, so here is a recipe to cool off with after a long day outside. It's partly inspired by summertime…
June 2, 2014