Decaf Double Short Americano and a Marionberry Croissant
Zeitgeist is a coffee shop in Pioneer Square, just a couple of blocks away from King Street Station. We love it, and since we were planning on spending the day in Seattle, we knew we had to start it off with a cup of coffee from Zeitgeist. Read more…
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Kate’s is a cozy little cafe in downtown Everett. She serves both Greek and American food, but a weekend breakfast is why we come. The feel is small-town diner, and the menu is full of good comfort food. She’s open until 3, so it’s a good place for breakfast or lunch. Read more…
Chili Ready to Cook Overnight in the Crock Pot
We were given a crock pot for Christmas, and were so excited to try our hand at making some homemade chili. Some of the great things about homemade chili are it’s so easy and inexpensive to make, it saves really well (and actually gets better as it saves), and it can be healthy as well. There’s lots of variations, but the following is a sample of what we like to make at home. Read more…
Edamame and Hot Sake
For Valentine’s Day this year, Josh and I went to Cherry Blossom, a local sushi restaurant in Everett. We’ve been there a few times before and have always enjoyed it. Read more…
Amazing Macaroni and Cheese in Cast Iron
I came across a complicated – although delicious looking – recipe for macaroni and cheese and wondered if I could revise it to be a little simpler yet still taste amazing. I made this for my old roommate, who is the pickiest eater I know. She loved it! Enough said. Read more…
I came across a recipe similar to this, tweaked it to suit my tastes, and every time I’ve made it, it’s been amazing. It’s quick and easy, incredibly healthy, and makes plenty. It saves well too, so leftovers are a hit! Quinoa is a grain from South America, and I usually buy it at Trader Joe’s. It’s inexpensive, very nutritious, and cooks just like rice. It’s a great alternative to rice or couscous. Read more…
Before I discovered this recipe for French Toast, I wasn’t a huge fan of the dish. Now, I love it so much, we’ve made it for guests and have had lots of happy mouths in our home as a result! The trick is thick slices of good homemade bread, and the sweetened cinnamon batter. Yum! Read more…
Baklava
I am not a baker. I enjoy cooking because of it’s creativity and lack of rigidity. You’ll notice most of my recipes are a bit vague and leave lots of room for play! This recipe, however, is so worth the “baking” precision I usually avoid. I found the original in a cookbook, and played with it, tweaking it a bit every time, until I came up with this final result. It’s the most amazing baklava I’ve ever tasted, and I’ve had several people say the same! *unapologetic bragging* Read more…
This is another simple, comfort food that is wonderful in the winter. Read more…
This is a favorite comfort food dish of ours – it’s quick and easy and makes plenty to last for a couple of meals. You can easily substitute any vegetables with whatever you have on hand. We love it.
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