Dark. Cold. Windy. Rainy. = Truffle Bacon Potato Soup
Potato soup has been on my bucket list for some time now so tonight was the perfect night to make it- Dark. Cold. Windy. Rainy….AND Mark went to help his brother, Dan, move, so I had the kitchen all...
View ArticleSomething Broccoli
When Ash tried to make me hungry by just making salad…I jumped in with my own take with her main ingredient BROCCOLI. You see I am easy going, do not follow recipes and not afraid if I mess up a meal...
View ArticleSmoked Salmon Bruschetta
A classic treat! For some reason I had a hankering for smoked salmon and when Mark announced that he was going to host Cigar Night last Tuesday I knew exactly what I was going to prepare…Smoke Salmon...
View ArticleCalamari Pasta Recipe
Lately I have been loving Barolo in Seattle. I went late night a couple weeks ago with some people from our building and just fell in love with their Calamari Pasta…a light, cooked to perfection pasta...
View ArticleHow to make DeLaurenti Lobster Ravioli
I enjoy Seattle in the winter time. Do not get me wrong our summers beat the rest of the world in terms of sheer awesomeness but none the less every restaurant, hotel, bar and shop in Pike Place is...
View ArticleNW Salmon Lox and Bagel
Here is where to find all the best ingredients for your ultimate NW Salmon Lox and Bagel. Best Bagel: Seattle Bagel Bakery Best Lox: Pike Place Fish Best eggs and bacon: BB Ranch Best Cream Cheese:...
View ArticleShredded Beef Enchiladas for a snowy Seattle Sunday!
Woke up yesterday morning in a wintery wonderland and for some reason I was craving enchiladas. I personally would have went with chicken, but I know Mark loves shredded beef, so Mark, this ones for...
View ArticleLemon Peppered Shrimp Pappardelle
Oh yes, that is right- Lemon Peppered Shrimp Paaapppaaarrdeeeellllee. Perfectly paired with Fidelitas White Wine – YUM. Super quick to make, light and fresh! What you need: 1/2 cup butter 3 Tbsp EVOO...
View ArticleHomemade Peanut Butter and Berry Breakfast Bars
I picked up a new exercise obsession this month- spinning at FlyWheel in South Lake Union! I love it, but after burning 650 calories + in a 45 minute, 7am class, I am insanely starving by 9am. As a...
View ArticleAsparagus Gruyere Tart with Prosciutto and Soft Boiled Eggs
Whole Foods SLU has $2.99 per lb asparagus right now so I couldn’t resist! I actually picked it up a few days ago with no plan in mind and then it came to me- an Asparagus Gruyere Tart. Couldn’t stop...
View ArticleA Classic Greek Salad
We LOVE a fresh Greek Salad…personally, one of my favorites is served at Lola (http://www.lolaseattle.com/), downtown Seattle – so fresh, perfect spices and the feta is amazing! Here is my version: 2...
View ArticleTuesday Tostada for 2…turns into Wednesday Tortilla Soup for 3!
Having a super productive week – feeling pretty good about my ability to turn one meal into two :0) although I must confess – I have been to While Foods 4 times in 2 days ;0) So, the Tostadas- what...
View ArticleContinued…Tuesday Tostada for 2…turns into Wednesday Tortilla Soup for 3!
Dan (my bro-in-law) has been requesting Tortilla Soup so this was a perfect opportunity to have him over for dinner. What you need: Chicken broth, 64 oz (can use low sodium) 1 can of diced fire...
View ArticleGreat State v. Shake Shack (Seattle)
I really probably do not need to ramble on…but here comes 250 words (or less)… Saturday Dec 1, 2018 @ 12:15pm PST we made our move – Shake Shack South Lake Union…no line. We picked up… ShackBurger –...
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