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Admitting defeat 1 Aug 2011 | 02:25 pm
I pride myself in being the mistress of the grill in our house. Steak, chops, burgers, and brats all are within my domain, not Gavin’s. He has no shortage of opinions about how he wants things grilled...
Oh, inverted world 19 Jul 2011 | 04:40 am
I’ve been researching (read: drinking) some new vermouth and other fortified wines lately. I wrote a piece for my Seattle Weekly column with some of my findings, and have continued to taste and try ot...
Pyramid Breweries hefe’d up, but they’re hiring 14 Jul 2011 | 06:21 am
In 2008, Pyramid Breweries renamed their Hefeweizen beer – a company staple since it was introduced in 1993 - to Haywire. After nearly three years with the new name, they have finally admitted they h...
A Fond Farewell 9 Jul 2011 | 03:16 am
I loved everything about our first kitchen in the beginning. The maple butcher-block countertops, the cream-colored side-by-side refrigerator, even the country-kitchen style cabinets, with their dark ...
Foolproof Pie Crust 3 Jul 2011 | 08:35 am
“Easy as pie,” or so goes the saying. The thing about pie CRUST however, is that it is anything but easy. I learned to make pie from several remarkable women, including the baker at a café I worked at...
Slow Food Seattle’s Charcuterie Class 29 Jun 2011 | 04:13 pm
I love a good charcuterie platter. Spicy soppresata, rich and flavorful coppa, and of course, Prosciutto. Last Christmas we received (and gave ourselves) a number of books on DIY charcuterie and vowed...
Slow Food Seattle’s Charcuterie Class 29 Jun 2011 | 12:13 pm
I love a good charcuterie platter. Spicy soppresata, rich and flavorful coppa, and of course, Prosciutto. Last Christmas we received (and gave ourselves) a number of books on DIY charcuterie and vowed...
Barrel-Aged Cocktails Are Aging Gracefully 3 Jun 2011 | 04:51 am
Aging cocktails applies the already well-tested theory that age adds depth, flavor, and character to spirits. It’s a low-tech way to improve cocktails at a time when high technique is popular in both ...
Våffeldagen: International Waffle Day 26 Mar 2011 | 03:06 am
Happy Waffle Day! I know…it sneaks up on me every year too. This Swedish holiday coincides with the annunciation – that’s right, Christmas is exactly nine months away. What do waffles have to do with ...
And the winner is… 12 Mar 2011 | 09:00 am
…The Gastrognome! Congratulations – you have won a free copy of Blood, Bones & Butter. I will contact you by email shortly to arrange shipment. Thank you to everyone for entering and sharing your fa...
