November 7, 2011
vegetarian curry

Whether it's 105F or -5F, curry is truly an all-seasons food. In the summer heat, hot and spicy...

October 10, 2011
chocolate mint ice cream sandwiches

(Gluten free) ice cream sandwiches? In October? Yep. You may think I'm crazy, but I'm not...

September 21, 2011

Picnic perfect! A garden salad with fresh borlotti or cranberry beans, cherry tomatoes and...

September 17, 2011
tomatoes

Summer is almost a distant memory, and soon the bounty of available fresh veggies will be too. Take...

September 11, 2011
apples

It's easy to see that it's apple season around here! As a native Washingtonian, we haven...

September 11, 2011
blackberries

Blackberries are a symbol of the late summer harvest. Often thought of as a weed and a noxious...

September 10, 2011

This recipe takes a bit of time but it’s really worth it. The flavors are intense and the texture...

September 9, 2011
blackened salmon with fruit salsa

High in Omega3 fatty acids and lean protein, salmon is a wonder food! Easy to prepare, incredibly...

September 4, 2011
BBQ chicken

 Who says your Labor day BBQ has to only feature the typical grilled burgers and potato salad...

September 1, 2011
ginger cocktail

Made for so much more than ginger ale and ginger beer, ginger is one of my favorite herbs (spices...

August 31, 2011
corn on the cob

There's nothing quite like fresh corn chowder for a delicious (gluten free!) summer lunch or...

August 30, 2011
apples

It's that time of year: apple season is right around the corner! Fresh granitas are a super...

August 30, 2011
apple

One of my all time favorite late summer/early fall desserts, crisps showcase the natural sweetness...

August 29, 2011
nectarine

Juicy and sweet, nectarines are a classic summer fruit. From fresh salads and chutneys to tarts and...

August 29, 2011
bean salad

Red beans, black beans, canellini beans, garbanzo beans, green beans - with so many available...

August 27, 2011
homemade fresh lemonade

What says summer better than homemade lemonade? From lemonade stands run by the kids on the corner...

August 26, 2011

Pureed strawberries frozen into ice cubes and served with an easy homemade lemonade is the perfect...

August 25, 2011
panna cotta with fresh berries

A classic homemade Italian dessert! Literally "cooked cream" panna cotta is incredibly...

August 24, 2011
tomatoes

Fresh canned tomatoes are one fantastic way to capture summer flavors and preserve them all year...

August 24, 2011
strawberry cabernet jam

This summer, artisan jams are all the rage - take your standard jam recipe, add herbs and spices,...

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