Emily is Amazing!
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.
Spiced Nuts
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.
Frog Legs Culinary Academy
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.
Hirotiropita-Inspired Wraps
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!
Table 219
Amazing Dessert at Table 219
Josh and I discovered Table 219 the other night. A tiny little spot on Broadway in Capitol Hill, Table 219 offers classic comfort foods with a bit of flair. We came away knowing we had found a new favorite restaurant.
Marimba
Marimba!
Josh and I spotted Marimba a little while ago when they were first under construction. We finally had the opportunity to try them out for the first time, and are so glad they’re a new addition the neighborhood!
Grilled Peaches with Butter Brown Sugar Sauce
Grilled Peaches. True Goodness.
For our amazing Lamb, Steak, and Veggie Barbecue, we had to have an equally worthy dessert. When my dad said he had some really good peaches and asked if I wanted to grill them, I knew it was my moment to shine.
Grilled Lamb with Veggies
Lamb Cooked with Flames!
I have to start out by saying that my dad is a great cook. Both of my parents are. My mom does the comfort food, my dad does the “cool” food. The grilling, the seafood, the curries, the sushi. I think I got my love of good, creative food from my dad. One of my favorite ways to spend time with my dad is to cook with him. So when we got the invitation to come over and grill some lamb… how could I say no?
Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Ginger, Lemon, and Cumin Dressing
One of our favorite food blogs, The Minimalist, posted a video for Chickpea Salad. I was inspired. I was also short on chickpeas. I got a little creative.
Grilled Burgers Stuffed with Feta, Thyme, Garlic, and Sundried Tomatoes
Stuffing Burgers with Goodness
The other day we had Josh’s family over for dinner, and decided to make hamburgers. If you know me at all, you know that I can’t do anything typical. Grilled burgers just sounded so…. boring. So I started thinking.
