It has been a long time since I have made any confectionary. Brings me back to the days as a professional chef, which for some reason feel ancient. My sugar skills feel rusty as I try to remember all the steps involved. It was second nature once. I wanted to share with you a recipe that ...
Everything is shifting from winter’s dark jewel colors to bright greens at our farmer’s market. Flowering greens, tangled shoots and tender roots give way to the new season and a lighter palate. I recently re-discovered broccoli rabe as I worked with Andy Boy on some recipe development. Nutritionally packed, we all know that, but also ...
The blog has been quiet lately while I have been working on other food photography projects and family visits. If you follow me on Instagram you have probably seen some behind the scenes, but here is a bit of a summary. In March, I photographed Andie Mitchell's first cookbook, which is set to launch in the ...
It's the countdown to Fall. An old friend who has lived in Seattle for ages whispered to me as we were walking... "this is the last warm front of the year, so stop complaining" Bring the clouds, the rain, the fog and the creativity. Oh yes, and soup. I am already planning a soup party for October. This ...
School started last week. Morning fog returned. Leaves are changing and I can smell autumn in the air. My favorite time of year with the anticipation of coziness, gatherings and squash soup. Many mornings, after I drop off Jon and Miren at school, I take a walk through Discovery Park in Seattle. I particularly love it ...