as the weather gets cooler, I begin to crave meals that warm, but don't stick-to my ribs. I want something hearty, but healthful; flavorful but not fatty. this stew is the answer. it's well-seasoned and warming without leaving you beached on the couch after dinner.
Read Moreautumn has always been my favorite time of year. it's a little sad to say good bye to the sunny days and long evenings that summer in Seattle brings, but I love the sense of anticipation that comes with the cooling weather. for some reason the world seems to vibrate with potential. maybe it's the bright blue skies, or my favorite thing of all, 'apple cider air,' crisp and fresh against your cheeks, carrying with it the sweet muskiness of falling leaves.
Read MoreI have been cooking for a long time, in professional spaces as well as personal ones, and I find that some of the tricks of the trade really come in handy at home. some of these are super obvious, and some are super simple, but friends are often surprised when I mention them. so, from my kitchen to yours, here are a few of the things that I've learned.
Read Morea friend recently asked for this recipe after I had made these cookies for them as a thank you. it's essentially the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe from the back of the Tollhouse package, with a few little tweaks.
Read Moreyou don't see nectarine preserves as often as peach preserves, and I think that's a shame. nectarines have a lovely natural acidity, which beautifully balances the sugar required in an old-fashioned preserve.
Read Moreit's that time of year when summer edges up against fall. the weather is changeable, shifting from sunny and warm to grey and rainy over the course of a few hours. summer fruit is still abundant but the cooler days call out for a comforting treat. that's where this coffee cake comes in.
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