A Week in San Francisco: Food Nerds in Paradise
When Elliott learned he had to be in San Francisco on business two weeks in a row, it seemed like the perfect excuse to tag along and make our requisite 9:45…
April 4, 2015
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Dessert
Mary's Festive Cranberry-Walnut Bread
This recipe is an oldie from my childhood. My mother and I would make this bread every winter - if that even counts in sunny Santa Barbara - as soon as we saw…
December 22, 2014
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
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
Muffulettas, Mansions, and Swimming for Our Dinner
For our second full day in New Orleans, we started off at the famous Central Grocery, the home of the original muffuletta sandwich. The line stretched…
May 10, 2014
Beignets, Fake Skies, and "Getting Lucky" in the Big Easy
When Elliott found out he was going to New Orleans for a work conference this year, it was a given that I would tag along. We knew we would be in for…
May 10, 2014
An Eggless Easter: Vegan Coconut Macaroons
Two of my favorite Easter stories involve my golden retriever, Coquina, (the second little rascal of the family). One year my parents surprised my brother,…
April 20, 2014
Winter Warmer: Pear Flambé with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Crème Fraîche
Pears can be disappointing when you want to eat one. So often they're either rock hard and take days to ripen, or they're bruised, dented messes that don't…
February 26, 2014
A Hop, Skip, and Two Left Turns...Winter at Suncadia
With the winter weather halfway over (we hope), it was time for us to get our of town for a little R & R. Suncadia Resort is the perfect getaway for a…
January 26, 2014
Old Friends, a New Year and an Extravagant Thai Feast
Going on five years now, Elliott's friends have been getting together each New Year's to cook an extravagant dinner (usually followed by an adventure to the…
January 1, 2014
Charlotte's Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Kisses
The holiday season is not complete without a heavy dose of peanut butter cookies with chocolate kisses. This recipe has been in Elliott's family for decades…
December 26, 2013
Don't Rush the Mushroom Risotto with Black Cod and Beurre Blanc
A few weeks ago we tried some black cod and have been hooked ever since. According to the meat guy at PCC, it's even better for you than salmon. It's so rich…
November 13, 2013