Pavé II

Yes, I know I’ve already written about this place. But that seems like a hundred years ago, and certainly before our new little baby joined our blog family. And since we visit this spot on a regular basis, I figured it deserved a second go-round with some pictures to do it justice.

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Sesame Noodles

I can’t think of many things better than a cold sesame noodle salad. Except maybe one that you make at home for dirt cheap that tastes scads better than what you find at the deli.

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Hodge-Podge Soup

I’ve been addicted to making stock. Once I realized how ridiculously simple it was and how it tasted oh, about a thousand times better than the stuff in the box, I can’t stop. Our freezer is half full of gallon zip-lock bags of frozen chicken stock, lined up like little books on a shelf. Josh has banned me from making any more until I use some of it up. Thank the Lord it’s fall!

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Croutons

I know most of you out there are advanced enough to know how to make your own croutons. But sometimes I’m a little slow at these things.

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Whidbey Pies Cafe

One word my friends. BLTini.
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Gordon’s

This last weekend Josh and I went to Whidbey Island for a little getaway. We discovered a couple of really wonderful restaurants, Gordon’s being one of them. Seriously, if all we did on the trip was eat here, it would have been worth it. Read more…

Get on Dining is Live!

We launched Get on Dining (www.getondining.com) tonight and celebrated with a meal of sushi, tempura, & sake at our favorite indy Japanese restaurant, Cherry Blossom. Check out www.getondining.com for great independent restaurants!

Tis the Grilling Season

90 degree weather in Seattle plus CSA day equals an amazing meal.

Nepali Chai

This evening we spent some time with a new Bhutanese family that has just arrived from the refugee camp in Nepal. Huma taught me how to make the delicious chai they always serve to guests.

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I Love Hot Pot

I first heard about hot pot when my dad came home from China raving about it, mulling over the idea of abandoning his desk job to open up a hot pot joint. Years later, I finally try it out – and am hooked. Read more…