Category Archives: eat

the dip that made a ranch lover out of me

A lot of my friends, I’ve noticed, are either ranch lovers or blue cheese dressing fans. I’ve never asked why they prefer one over the other…but as I started to think about it this morning I wondered why? I have … Continue reading

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kale + brussel sprout salad w/lemon parmesan dressing

Be warned…this salad is like crack! It’s so yummy it’s addictive. Seriously, I’ve had two bowls of it already today and will probably have more with dinner. Two weeks ago I went to a local store, Pasta & Co., to … Continue reading

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pesto chicken salad sandwich

Well, pigs must be flying because I’ve actually taken some time to create a post that is not just a photo of the day. When I worked in a Bellevue office building a few years ago, lunch options were not … Continue reading

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ethan stowell’s mozz + watermelon salad

It’s nearly the end of August. I feel like summer just started. I’ve barely been cooking and when I have, the ‘cooking’ has amounted to putting anything I can on the grill. So, if you’re like me and summer weather … Continue reading

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brooklyn flea

After three years of trying to find time on busy NYC weekend visits, finally made it to the Brooklyn Flea. It was a spectacular Sunday afternoon in Williamsburg with my high school friend Theres with the sun shining, the waves … Continue reading

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kale kiwi berry smoothie

Three weeks ago I finally joined the party…the kale smoothie party. Got tired of drinking protein shakes in the morning that, regardless of what I added to them, always had the after taste of chalk. Blech. So now I’m downing … Continue reading

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white bean, corn + chorizo soup

Last Sunday my cousin Johnathan and I ventured over to Ballard for brunch at Bastille followed by some vegetable shopping at the Ballard Farmers Market. But in addition to the veggies I also picked up some fresh chorizo. For the … Continue reading

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halibut with miso broth

I don’t know what’s going on in your neck of the woods but here in the Northwest, March is not going out like a lamb, despite the fact the calendar is telling us it’s spring. Sigh. While I’m dreaming of … Continue reading

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barbacoa beef brisket tacos

Have a confession. I don’t really get Pinterest. Well, actually I get it…it’s a virtual bulletin board but I don’t get most pinners. It seems like people just repost things others have already pinned so when opening Pinterest and seeing … Continue reading

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smoked ham + bean soup

As I write this, Seattle is preparing for snowmageddon 2012. Or snowpocalypse, depending on what local television station you watch. Whatever you call it, we’re due to get hit with a lot of snow thru Wednesday. Quick! Run {if you … Continue reading

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