Archives for: May 2010
Just Me and a Glass of Wine
Sometimes a glass of wine is best enjoyed with friends, to sip as a colorful background for conversation and fun activities. Other times, a glass of wine can enhance a meal, cleansing the palate between bites and elevating the flavors of food. Occasion… more »
Afternoon Tea at Home
Although I’m usually more of an Asian tea lover, there are some days when my British heritage bubbles to the surface. On this rainy Sunday afternoon, tea and goodies just seemed appropriate. Tea is the easy-to-sip Harsha blend from Harney & Sons, b… more »
Ice Cream Snicker-Sammies & Madeira
I was in the mood for baking last night, but there were only very basic ingredients in my pantry. So, I turned my attention toward a very basic cookie – the Snickerdoodle. In my experience, the best recipe for these comes out of my oldest cookbook: the… more »
Dong Ding Teapot
I love the blossom and the vines twining around this small, fist-sized teapot. The shape and the ornamental nature of the pot make me think of kabocha squash, which is a favorite of mine. The teapot has been sitting on a shelf for almost a year, calli… more »
Seminar: Food Writing for Food Lovers
I'm very excited to be attending an all-day writer's workshop tomorrow at Seattle's beautiful Fairmont Olympic Hotel: Food Writing for Food Lovers, with Diane Jacob (well-known blogger and author of Will Write for Food). Here's our schedule:Food Writi… more »
Virtual Tea Trip to Taiwan
On Sunday, my friend Jan returned from her Tea Tour Trip to Taiwan, and she brought back about two (or three) suitcases jampacked with tea and various tea goodies. She also brought back many photos and was generous enough to let me share a few of my fav… more »
KCTS9 Cooks Light & Healthy
On the air today and tomorrow, Saturday & Sunday, May 15-16 KCTS9 Cooks is a long-running series that features regional chefs and home cooks who have favorite recipes to share. There are different installments, from Desserts to Cheese to Lo… more »
Bellevue Farmers Market
Yesterday I happily made my way over to the Thursday Farmers Market in Bellevue, Washington. It was the Opening Day of the Market, still early in the season, so it didn’t have all of the booths it will in another month. However, there were plenty of th… more »
Foods of New Mexico, Part 2
Yesterday I wrote about the importance of New Mexico and its cuisine in my life. Today, I’m going to wax nostalgic about the food and drink I seek out when returning to New Mexico for a visit. Hatch or Mesilla Valley Green Chiles Chiles are… more »
Foods of New Mexico, part 1
A recent post on Will Write for Food led me to think about my ties to Mexican food. I posted a quick response in the comments section, then I opened up Word on my laptop and write more. . . and more. . . and more. . . Mexican food has been a big part of… more »
Saturday Puerh
On the weekends, my husband and I usually drink assams or black tea blends brewed English-style (in a brown betty). However, this morning’s pot of assam just wasn’t hitting the right notes for me, and I decided to start over with something quite differe… more »
Barolo & Steamed Whole Artichoke
Today was a very busy day, and it was getting late, so I pulled out a quick and easy dinner tonight -- Penne (whole wheat) in Vodka Sauce (Trader Joe’s Organic). Yup, I boiled pasta and heated up a jar of spaghetti sauce. It wasn’t all jars and dried go… more »
Kids Who Cook
Over on Amazon’s Al Dente blog, StellaCadente* posted a charming video of her goddaughter helping to make Strawberry Lemonade. Read the blog post for the full story and recipe, but here's the video: [video:youtube:0D9DcMbNGJI] Seeing this video made… more »
Bon Voyage, Jan!
A good friend of mine is off to Taiwan for a very special tea tour in just a few days. I’m really looking forward to vicariously experiencing her trip. I know she’ll share some photos with me and have many tales to tell when she returns. I’m hoping to… more »
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