Artful Dining (not Artful Dodging of the dinner table) Did you ever consider cooking to be a social event? Whether you are living alone and cooking for yourself, cooking for your family or cooking for a party, there is something about conjuring up a delicious meal, preparing it, and then ENJOYING it. The choices […]
After the chilly and drizzly winter, the month of April is welcomed with open arms in the Pacific Northwest. Seasonal farmer’s markets begin to resurface, connecting us with fresh and lovely produce. While the sunshine will remain sporadic for a few more months, you can definitely start getting excited about the availability of these springtime
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Just behind America’s biggest sporting event of the year is the world’s biggest sporting event of the year: Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. I love the Olympics, especially the winter ones. To me, the Olympics are a brief period when the world comes together despite all of the other turmoil, wars, and political mess that
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Salads are a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet. They also serve as a nice balance during the holidays as we find ourselves eating lots of sweets, hearty meals, and baked goods. Salads span the food interests of almost anyone, and there is no reason to think of salad as a bowl of
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“Close your mouth, baby”, he says as he uses his index finger to lift our waitress’s jaw. He’s an extreme chef. He can get away with saying that. It’s the end of dinner for our group of personal chefs, dining at an Orlando restaurant where the portions are as large as some chef’s egos (not
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Even if you drink cheap wine and subsist on large casseroles for a week, you can host a party for your friends on a budget. Using these 5 easy tips, you’ll be the hostess with the mostess who entertains a small crowd for $100 or less. Save your money and your friendships with fun and style!
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Have you ever wondered what RSVP means? It’s an acronym for a French phrase – Repondez S’il Vous Plait. In English, that means “Please respond.” When you receive an invitation with “RSVP” or “Please Respond,” it means just that. Let the host or hostess know within 48 hours of receiving the invitation if you are
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Mindful Eating: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Your Food Let me be the first to say that I am not always fully present in the moment when I eat. Yet here I am writing to you about mindful eating. Now that I have blown some portion of credibility, I invite you to
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Kitchens are the heart of the home where we gather with family and friends to share in the nourishing experience of a meal. All too often, though, we lack the time, know-how, energy, and commitment to what we eat. This year, I challenge you to Take Back Your Kitchen! For 2013, I offer you a baker’s dozen of tips. These (not so half-baked) ideas will put you back in charge of one of the most important rooms in your house.
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Menu Planning Writer’s block during menu planning. It happens to us all at some point regardless of what we’re writing. A thank you note, a novel, a menu plan. Every week, I write a new menu for each of my clients with 3-5 items they’ll enjoy during the week. It is important to me to
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