Sweet Cream and Sprinkle Rocket Pops
It was 1993, the summer after 3rd grade. It was a HOT summer – there was a drought. I remember we weren’t allowed to water…
Bananas Foster Sundae
I’m a sucker for a pretty grocery store! You know the kind: a fantastic ready to eat section, an amazing organic selection, and stunning produce! Main & Vine…
Elote and Travel and Saying Yes
My family, growing up, was the pile-in-the-van-or-station-wagon-with-a-cooler-full-of-snacks-and-hit-the-road-to-the-mountains-or-the-coast type of family. I hadn’t set foot on a plane till I was 15. Or my parents loved…
Real Strawberry Shortcake
The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Strawberries in the Northwest are quite the special treat. Every year in late May through most of June we get these…
Mother’s Day Pineapple Cake
This last Sunday, we went for a drive to get some delicious coffee and pastries in Ballard, and then ended up at the Woodland Park Zoo. …
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A Proper Easter Dinner and Some Sweet, Sweet Memories
A Proper Easter Dinner and Some Sweet, Sweet Memories I can still see my great uncle Bill standing over a large wooden bowl mixing up…
The Most Delicious Spring Frittata
There might not be anything better than farm fresh eggs. I mean the real deal, back yard chickens that eat apple skins and corn, run…
Chicken Nugget Monday!
Old School Cracker Crumb Nuggets 4 chicken breasts4 eggs1/2 cup milk2 sleeves of Saltines or any salted water cracker, crushed2 cups light tasting oil, suitable…
Stuffed Shells, ClickList, and Fred Meyer
I’m busy. Well, at least I think I am. The Kartes family is expecting a sweet baby by the end of summer, and I don’t…
Happy Birthday Cake!
Carrot Cake 4 eggs 1/2 cup neutral oil 1/2 cup melted butter 1/4 cup cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups brown…