Food
Old Ivy Tap Room launches Punk-In-Patch pumpkin beer fest
If you’re looking for some beer fun in Vancouver this weekend, Arlene at By The Bottle (and her husband Dave at the Old Ivy Tap Room) have set up a pumpkin ale festival, which may be the city’s first. Here are the details: Event: Punk-in-Patch Pumpkin Ale Festival-Enjoy over one dozen pumpkin ales on draft! […]
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Got Vertigo?!
You’ll have to pardon my absence for a short time. I’m dealing with some vertigo issues, relating to an inner ear infection. Remember last weeks Facebook ear/sinus post? Yah, the pain/pressure never went away…. And, now I’ve got the spins, to boot!! Boo. We’ll catch up next week, though. Can’t wait. I’ve got a tantalizing […]
Tuscan Pumpkin Sauce & Spaghetti Squash
Tuscan Pumpkin Sauce & Spaghetti Squash offers a fun and seasonal twist on a classic favorite. Replacing traditional tomato paste with roasted pumpkin, turns everyday ‘sketti into a rich and creamy Tuscan delight. GROCERY LIST (makes 6 servings) 2 spaghetti squash coconut oil olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1.5 […]
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds
The first few days of Fall are upon us, so prepare for a plethora of pumpkin recipes. I am a card-carrying member of the party promoting the belief that pumpkin goes well with everything…I let out an audible squeal of excitement when I found a jar of pumpkin pasta sauce at Whole Foods the other […]
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Layer Cake
As the great Julia Child once said, any party without cake is just a meeting. Birthday celebrations are a wonderful excuse to try out a more labor-intensive, special occasion dessert recipe. This Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Layer Cake is worth the extra work, and guaranteed to impress everyone at the party. Thank you to Lea […]
Loowit Brewing to host first anniversary party on Oct. 19
Here’s a message from Devon about Loowit’s first anniversary party! Vancouver’s Loowit Brewing Company will be celebrating its first year in business by hosting an Anniversary party at the brewery on Saturday, October 19th. Event hours are from 4 to 10 p.m. and will include a special beer release, merchandise raffle, live music from Laura […]
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Chicken Mango Stir-Fry
In just 11 days, I will be racing my first full marathon: The 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Logging hundreds of miles during several months of training has both mentally and physically prepared me to run 26.2 miles (hopefully!), but it has also made me hungry. During my training, I try to seek out […]
Fall is in the air!
When the Pumpkin Spice Latte hits Starbucks fans everywhere… that means its time to gear up… Other than the over sized scarves and the brown boots, Pumpkin is a huge fashion statement for fall. They are so versatile and used in many different ways for many different reasons. You can carve them and throw them […]
Baked Lemon Thyme Mushrooms
On a gray, stormy Sunday this week, I baked a batch of these lemon thyme mushrooms. The dish smells unbelievable while cooking in the oven, but when the richness of the mushrooms mixes with savory thyme, bright lemon, and sharp parmesan cheese, it tastes even better. Lemon thyme mushrooms would make a wonderful side dish […]
Blackberry Cobbler
Is there still time for one more summer berry recipe? Ah, who am I kidding? There’s always time for cobbler! We take cobblers very seriously in my family, always with the goal of bringing the best cobbler to the family reunion. Great Aunt Mary is the cobbler champion, of course, but this recipe may be […]
Shrimp Risotto
Though risotto, the creamy, Italian rice dish, is one of the most common meals in Italy, it is also one of the most versatile. Risotto can be made with chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, it features everything from peas to pancetta, mussels to mushrooms, and may be served as a first course or the main […]
Walnut Pesto Pasta
They say it isn’t easy being green, but I think this recipe proves otherwise. With a recent bounty of basil from my summer vegetable garden, I whipped up a weekday meal of walnut pesto pasta. The addition of walnuts to the pesto makes it rich and smooth, while the cloves of garlic add the perfect […]
Jack and the Beanstalk
Here is the deal: Green beans are absolutely delicious!! And I am not talking about the ones that are nearly plastic tasting and covered in a nice coat of wax and come in a can. I am talking about your northwest freshly grown green beans that are nice, crispy, and full of flavor! These babies […]
Chia Seed Pudding with Maple Syrup, Ginger + Vanilla
Chia seeds are a great source of healthy omega-3 fats, fibre and calcium. Yes, they also can make cute (ok, not so cute) Chia Pets. But don’t let that stop you from eating this superfood. They can be eaten whole, unlike flax seeds that have to be ground in order to receive the health benefits. These […]
Salted Peanut Butter Cookies // Raw, Vegan + Gluten Free
Salted Peanut Butter Cookies: 3/4 cup raw almonds (cashews work great as well) 1/2 cup nut butter (I used peanut butter, but almond butter will also work) 8-10 medjool dates, pitted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract flaky sea salt *optional Using a food processor, or high powered blender, combine nuts, nut butter, dates and vanilla. Using […]
Zucchini “Noodles” with Pesto and Tomatoes
I have always generally liked zucchini. In bread, cakes, pancakes, grilled on the barbeque and sautéed over the stove. But I have never really loved it nor have I ever had a craving for it. Until I discovered this fast and easy, and don’t forget extremely healthy, way of eating it. Who knew, raw zucchini […]
Berries!!!
This is the best time of the year for berries. In the beautiful northwest you can pretty much find them anywhere, you just have to pull your car over… berries are so fantastic for you and they taste amazing! Eat them plain, with your oatmeal, on top of your pork chop (see recipe below), or on your Vanilla flavored […]
Jalapeno Hummus
This week I made a big batch of hummus, and then separately made three different options. One topped with toasted pine nuts and feta cheese, another drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and blackened flakey sea salt, and then jalapeno hummus. This hummus has quite a bit of heat to it, although you can adjust per […]
Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Soaked Cranberries + Goat Cheese
Ok, I know living in the Pacific Northwest we shouldn’t complain about the heat. But it is hot! And when it is this warm I have very little motivation to cook large dinners. So right now we have been feasting on large salads and no-cook meals. Luckily between our garden and the weekly CSA box […]
Garlic Scape?
Recently my CSA box, from Hood River Organics, has been including garlic scape. Now I have to admit, even as someone who loves cooking and attends farmers markets regularly, this was my first experience with garlic scape. Have you tried it? If you love garlic — and this family loves our garlic — then this is […]