Kelsey Ganes

A recent graduate of the University of Washington, Kelsey has been a foodie since she first picked up a cookbook at the ripe old age of 9. When she is not experimenting in the kitchen or tracking down Seattle's coolest new restaurant, she is behind the lens of a Canon dSLR, photographing everything that crosses her path.

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June 8, 2011

Tomatoes

  You may think this is an exageration, but really - this is the single best red sauce I have had outside of Italy, even then it's a close contender.    Best Ever Tomato Sauce...

June 8, 2011

Chicken Alfredo

A classic Italian sauce, alfredo is a white sauce that has become increasingly popular in the American market -- total comfort food. Unfortunately, this milk-based sauce is usually thickened with...

June 8, 2011

vanilla cake

With graduation celebrations across the country, now is the perfect time to hone your baking skills! A basic vanilla cake is the perfect place to start, and can relatively easily accommodate many...

June 8, 2011

Straight from the innovative (and genius!)  team at Bakerella, these Candy Cup Caps are as easy as they are cute - that is, extremely! Feeling up to a little bit of a challenge? Make the pieces...

June 7, 2011

Bell Pepper

Breakfast Gluten Free Instant Oatmeal with raisins and honey Lunch Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa Dinner Lemon-Tarragon Baked Chicken with peeled Herb Roasted Potatoes Dessert Raw...

June 7, 2011

Thai Green Curry

 Who said Tuesday is just the day sandwiched between (Meatless) Monday and (Wheatless) Wednesday? Add some spice to your weekly routine with homemade Thai food - no longer relegated to the...

June 7, 2011

Best Trail Mix

Mt. Mckinley, Central-Southern Alaska, USA Whether you're an avid mountain biker, hit the trails on foot or horseback, high-energy snacks are a must! While summer already lends itself to these...

June 6, 2011

Roasted Beet Salad

"What is a low-iodine diet?" A diet that is free of iodized or sea salt (kosher salt is ok), soy products, dairy, most legumes, egg yolks, and minimal amounts of meat (beef, chicken, pork)...

June 6, 2011

After my amazing experience at Thrive, I have been intrigued by the idea of a raw diet and lifestyle - there is just so much more to it than fruits and veggies. A diet free of processed foods,...

June 6, 2011

Theater popcorn

On June 6th, 1933 the first "park-in" (the term drive-in was coined later) movie theater opened in Camden, New Jersey to a group of eager motorists. Patented in May of 1933 for an initial...

June 5, 2011

gingerbread house

While I have no idea why National Gingerbread Day falls in early June (anyone know the story? I'd love to hear it!), today's the day! So spice things up with a few (gluten free!) recipes...

June 5, 2011

Raw Vegan Ninja Rolls

  Confession time: even though I consider myself an indefatigable foodie, embarrassing but true, I know very little about a raw food diet. At least, until last week when I had the incredible...

June 4, 2011

Cookbook Award Winner Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan

In Austin, Tex. the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) announced the 2011 Best Of Cookbooks on Friday, in the midst of their annual conference. Celebrating 25 years of...

June 4, 2011

 Guacamole

Guacamole is the perfect superfood - with healthy fats from the avocado, naturally low in allergens (gluten free, dairy free, soy free, egg free) and hello-o delicious! Totally customizable, 100%...

June 4, 2011

BBQ Ribs

With dozens of regional variations, ribs are the quintessential all-American summer fare. But what do you do if you're gluten free and almost all commercial BBQ sauce is off limits? Why, make...

June 4, 2011

bbq pulled pork

Quick & Easy BBQ Sauce A great basic recipe for this all-American favorite! Caramelized Onion-Chipotle BBQ Sauce This gluten free/dairy free (aka vegan!) recipe is both a tasty burger topping...

June 4, 2011

gluten free lime cream puff

    For all of those (myself included!) who thought a gluten free cream puff was a rare, elusive creation, stand corrected! This are relatively easy to make, super delicious and terribly...

June 3, 2011

Almond Amaretto Cupcake

Stef's amazing Amaretto Cupcakes are naturally gluten free and so tasty you'll never even know it! This weekend, why not bake up a storm with these fun and fabulous gluten free desserts...

June 1, 2011

Sangria Cake

Topped with fresh seasonal fruit, Eat the Love has captured summer in this amazing, boozy cake. This fresh and fruity bundt cake is perfect for summer, and the red-wine Sangria glaze just adds to...

June 1, 2011

Summer is upon us and with it, picnics, cookouts and BBQs. What is the quintessential accompaniment? The one and only potato salad. Perfect for traveling, easy to prepare, and ultimately...

June 1, 2011

Pear Cosmo Jelly Shot

When you hear the term "Jell-O shot", what comes to mind? Maybe college parties, sickeningly sweet alcoholic concoctions that more closely resemble cough syrup than a cocktail, all served...

May 31, 2011

Meatless Monday

I know, it's not Monday, but Chris Elam, the Meatless Monday Program Director, announced this morning that more than half the country knows about Meatless Monday! 50.22%, to be exact. With over...

May 30, 2011

Big Chill Freezer Infographic Diagram

It's the unofficial first day of summer: the sun is out, picnics are being prepared, grills being lovingly polished, pies are cooling - it's the all-American image of a summer afternoon....

May 30, 2011

Pickle Cucumber

Of all the canning projects, pickles are definitely the easiest! But what are pickles, really? While they are usually pickled cucumbers, really it's any vegetable (generally) that is soaked in...

May 30, 2011

cucumber

On a hot day, sometimes there's nothing better than a cool, refreshing cucumber salad. In my mind, cucumbers are summer's secret weapon to stay cool on even the hottest days! And stay tuned...

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