Cooking with wine is a fun and easy way to add flavor and depth to countless dishes (and it’s also a good excuse for pouring yourself a glass to enjoy while working in the kitchen). When cooking with wine, a general rule of thumb to follow is "the drier the better."...
Much like the beloved cartoon cat Garfield, I don’t think I’ve ever met a lasagna I didn’t like. Whether it be a spinach and mushroom white sauce lasagna or the traditional red sauce and meat version layered with rich sheets of ricotta cheese, lasagna never fails to...
Once you’ve experienced authentic Mexican cuisine firsthand, few things compare. The colors, textures and — most importantly — flavors of traditional Mexican fare are as vibrant as the culture from which they originated. And living in the Pacific Northwest, just a...
If you spend a lot of time cooking with white wine, you’re probably used to using drier varietals like Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. While drier wines lend themselves better to most types of cooking, there are some occasions where a sweeter wine, like a Riesling or...
Don’t let a few days of sunshine fool you—it’s still winter. Mid-winter, in fact. And while we may have made it over the hump, the days are still short and the weather is still cold. Thankfully, there’s one thing that always helps me get through the winter doldrums,...
Nothing pairs alongside a perfectly-cooked flank steak quite like a glass of red wine. And this is true no matter how your beef is prepared. Simple to make and even easier to eat, this straightforward stir fry packs a whole lot of flavor. Marinated in a combination of...
Whether you’re craving a taste of fresh-baked southern goodness or you’re just in the mood for something warm and buttery, these biscuits, made better with beer, are the perfect accompaniment to a fried chicken dinner or breakfast table spread. Warm, buttery and...
Tomorrow morning when you wake up to breathe in the first air of 2016, you, like many others, may not be feeling your best. Even if you followed Bill Murray’s sage words of wisdom and added ice to your Champagne to help stay hydrated, you might find yourself feeling...
Pilsner with a purpose: that’s the mission behind Gig Harbor, Washington-based 7 Seas Brewing’s 253 Pilsner, a collaboration with Tacoma, Washington design company 253Heart. The beer itself is a Pacific Northwest take on a classic pilsner lager. Brewed with Northwest...
Doughnuts have always been one of my favorite desserts. But what’s not to like about sweet, chewy, deep-fried dough? While I loved eating the pillowy rounds of sugar-drenched sweetness, the idea of making doughnuts in my own kitchen always seemed off limits. I didn’t...
