Beautiful Things for Bread Pudding
Again, Bittman came through when I was wanting to try a new recipe. I’ve never tried my hand at Bread Pudding, and knew this was my year to give it a shot. I was inspired by his recipe, but inevitably tore it all apart and made it my own. It was pretty darn good if I do say so myself. Read more…
Tonight we were on a mission. We drove all over looking for an authentic, homemade Mexican dinner. A little taqueria with some simple comfort food. Finally, driving past 128th, we spotted a sign advertising a Grand Opening for family Mexican restaurant. Our stomachs were eager! Read more…
Oh Yes... You Know You Want Some
I was looking for something creative and impressive to bring to a holiday dinner, and knew my food-hero, Bitten, would come through. When I found this recipe for Savory Pumpkin Pie I knew I found just the right thing. Read more…
Bittman, my food-hero, posted a neat article discussing staples in the kitchen. He highlights several things that are nothing more than space-wasters (aerosol oil sprays, bottled lemon juice, dried basil), and inspires readers to incorporate new and fresh things into their kitchens (real maple syrup, homemade salad dressings, whole grains that don’t come in a box). Read here for commentary by readers and what things they suggest tossing and incorporating into the kitchen.
Things I’m inspired to change in my kitchen? Vanilla bean instead of vanilla extract and dried beans over canned.
Tom Kha Soup - Delicious!
Josh and I love Thai food. A lot. And we’ve tried a few places, especially in our little town of Everett. But we’ve come to the conclusion that Thai on Broadway is still our favorite by far. Read more…
Our New Favorite Brand
Fried Green Tomatoes and Hushpuppies
Josh and I were searching for a restaurant for a fun date. We wanted food that was creative, comforting, not over-priced but not walk-up-to-the-counter-and-order either. We were very particular with our search. Once we stumbled upon The Kingfish Cafe’s website, we knew we’d found our spot. Read more…
Tearing It Open To Share The Goodness
Turkish Delight is a little hole-in-the-wall on Pike Place that carries a simple menu. Get there early enough to get a chicken and mushroom börek and you’re in for a treat. Read more…
This is Going to be Beautiful!
Josh and I have recently discovered an affinity for salt with our sweet. A little while back, I had a genius idea for salted chocolate chunk cookies, and we were not disappointed. Read more…
