Loving the effortless elegance that a Bundt pan provides (the cake practically decorates itself), I wanted to create a cake recipe equally as chic in flavor and texture. After much experimenting in my “culinary lab” (a fancy way of referring to my kitchen), I settled...
Pop a top again with crafts for craft beer lovers. A clattering box of beer bottle caps isn’t what I typically envision when brainstorming potential reusables for craft projects. Sure, you can stick a bottle cap on anything and call it “crafty,” but that doesn’t mean...
Centuries past, French and Belgian farmers would sate their thirst with satisfying gulps of handmade, herb and plant infused ales. Embodying medicinal properties similar to those found in tonics and tinctures, these rustic ales were imbibed to refresh and revitalize...
This go-to side requires little time and offers a great way to elevate any dinner. Rather than letting elaborate entrées fall to the wayside because of time consuming sides, enhance your main attraction by pairing it with a simple, savory and versatile side that takes...
Do you toss your wine corks after the bottle’s empty? Or stash them in a drawer for half-empty bottle stopping emergencies? Whether you already have a surplus or are just starting your collection, there are lots of creative and functional uses for used wine corks. Of...
Authentic Mexican cuisine has always been a popular staple in my diet. Looking back on my childhood, I can remember my mother rolling homemade masa in the palms of her hands, flattening them in the tortilla press, and grilling them in her cast iron skillet until they...
Few things are as soothing as a hot cup of tea, but in addition to the comfort a mug of steeped leaves can provide, teas also contain a bounty of healthful properties that help restore the body by detoxifying it. Better yet, fermented teas can include those same...
There are countless ways to prepare and serve pasta. From classic spaghetti and comforting mac and cheese, to family-style lasagna and, well, the list goes on. I typically opt for classic spaghetti and meatballs swimming in red sauce, but this week, my husband and I...
We drink it everyday, so why not infuse the life sustaining liquid better known as water with other healthful properties? For Pacific Northwesterners thirsty for more than just water in their cup, there are several souped-up H2Os that will aid in body hydration,...
Making fried chicken is easy. Making good fried chicken—now that’s a bit more of a challenge. Over the past several weeks, I’ve been experiencing a lot of tasty fried chicken, mostly in sandwich form (try Woodinville, Wash.-based restaurant the Hollywood Tavern’s...
