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
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Going Greek: Orzo with Feta, Kalamata Olives, and Bell Peppers
This is a great salad when you're craving something healthy and flavorful. The orzo can easily be switched out for quinoa and the feta omitted altogether.…
March 25, 2014
Eetza Pizza Party!
Last night we got the rare treat to hang out with our friend Lorn, who was in town from Bend. Since we just got a new pizza stone for Valentine's Day and we…
February 21, 2014
The Mignon Salad
For Valentine's Day this year, we had a delicious filet mignon dinner with a wine reduction and didn't think it could get any better. Then the next day we…
February 17, 2014
Lazy Day Cassoulet with Slow Roasted Pork
This last Saturday we got a rare treat of having absolutely nothing to do. No school for Elliott, no craft fairs for Carinn, and no errands to run for the…
December 22, 2013
Basil's Last Stand: Caprese-Style Hamburger
We have a real problem with basil. It seems like every time we buy it we have grand plans to eat fresh basil for a week, only to discover it brown and…
November 6, 2013
Go For the Green King Salmon and Saag
After a week of binging on carbs, meat, and ice cream, it's always a good idea to counter-balance with some hard-core greens. The recipe for this salmon is…
October 31, 2013
Labor Day Yam Pot and Banana-Coconut Pancakes
On one of my first camping trips, my brother, Clay, opened up a can of beans, chicken soup, beef stew, and who knows what else, and mixed it all together in…
September 5, 2013
Late Summer Feast with Roasted Chicken and Chanterelle Gravy
This may look like a shot straight out of Bon Temps ("True Blood," anyone?) but it's really just this year's garlic crop from my dad's garden up on Whidbey…
August 27, 2013
Tuesday Night Tuna Picatta Pasta
Weeknight dinners are often the last thing you want to think about after working all day. It's hard to find inspiration when all you want to do is kick back…
July 16, 2013
Beat the Heat Gazpacho
We live in a great apartment for most of the year. We have a view of the sound, a roof-top garden, and we're centrally located in the heart of West Seattle. We…
July 4, 2013
Don't Burn Down the Rental: Mimi's Pepper Steak with Garlic Scapes and Rice
As a child, one of my favorite dishes was a pepper steak my mom used to make. Unlike the recipes that use a mixture of stewed bell peppers and tomatoes, this…
June 25, 2013