When we go out for breakfast or brunch I love to order poached eggs. I like the simple clean look of a poached egg and the way the yolk creates a sauce for the protein and starch beneath. Even though there is not much to it I always feel like I am having real treat. … Continue reading »
I wonder if you are like me when it comes to purchasing citrus. I hesitate before loading up on fruits that require peeling. I have a bad habit of buying these sun soaked winter treats only to sit for weeks in the fruit basket. I give the fruit a glance when I walk through the … Continue reading »
Winter in the Pacific Northwest is notoriously grey. I’m pretty sure the weather this time of year is the reason for our soggy reputation. It would be awfully handy to be able to manifest sunshine whenever the dreary clouds become overwhelming. I can’t give the sun to those I love but I have found a … Continue reading »
Recently I have been drinking my weight in a new found tea. The tea is a full bodied herbal blend from Celestial Seasonings called Bengal Spice. It has the aroma of dark brown sugar cookies and brews up bold and spicy. I keep sticking my nose in the box and thinking about how much I … Continue reading »
As the weather warms and locally-grown produce begins to arrive at our grocery stores and farmers’ markets, I feel like I am reuniting with old friends. It has only been the last few years that I paid much attention to when various produce was in season. Partially due to economics, in season foods are often … Continue reading »
This is a great time of year for produce! It is available fresh from local farms, at farmer’s markets or in grocery stores. There are so many different types of fruits and vegetables to choose from it can almost be overwhelming. I have been making an effort to pick unfamiliar things when I see them … Continue reading »