Oh, my friends… If any of you know me well, you know I love - and I mean LOVE - Bitten’s blog at the NYTimes. I came across a post today that was too good to not share. Almost even more amusing are the comments at the bottom.
Now I’ve had my share of nasty cooking experiences, but I think this one even beats me out.
Enjoy.
The Perfect Food
One of our favorite places to graze when we’re at Pike Place is Beecher’s. Pasta. Cheese. The Market. Really, do you need anything more?
What, Did You Find Ultra-Nonfat Milk?
Josh and I love Friday Harbor. This last time we were there, we took our time wandering around and discovered some pretty amusing things.
Most Delicious Pizza on the Island
During our most recent weekend adventure on Friday Harbor, we decided to try Bella Luna. We were not disappointed.
Starring... Caramel Sauce, Cocoa, and Rock Salt
Anyone who knows us well enough knows we’re not huge fans of Starbucks. We’re not opposed to patronizing them from time to time, and I even used to work there. Any of you loyal fans (or employees - sorry Elise!) out there that may be reading this, I understand they must be doing something right or there wouldn’t be a billion of them on the planet. However, I’ve found them to be slightly disappointing over the years, and we’ve had more luck with smaller lines of coffee. So when I tried the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate and thought that it came up lacking (tasted more like a doughnut than salt, caramel, or hot chocolate), I knew we could do better making it at home.
Auntie scooping up batter and looping it into the oil!
Yesterday Josh and I were invited to celebrate Diwali with some Bhutanese friends of ours. They recently came to the US after living in refugee camps for 17 years in Nepal. They are incredible people, and we feel honored to be able to join them in their festivities.
The Spread
Our friend, Jenn, was getting married. Emily was throwing the shower. Emily is a fellow foodie, inspiring cook, and lover of fancy things. You know this is going to be good.
Two Racks of Spiced Nuts
I was attending a bridal shower a little while ago, and the food theme was appetizers and mocktails. My friend Emily (the gal who was hosting) is a great cook, and we both appreciate fun, creative food. So when she asked me to brainstorm for appetizer ideas and possibly bring something, I knew I had to look for something cool.
Future Chefs!
I have discovered a wonderful new school - Frog Legs Kids Culinary Academy. This new Kids cooking school is in Seattle, and is taught by a wonderful woman named Laura - Culinary Instructor at Sur La Table, and mother of 3.
Goodness Wrapped in Phyllo Dough
I love Spanikopita. Josh hates spinach. What’s a girl to do? We stumbled upon Hirotiropita, a variation of Spanikopita but made with shredded pork and veggies… that got me thinking. So what did I do? Take a great dish, tear it all apart and make it my own of course!
