Update and Redux: C – When in Paris, eat foie gras! It’s abundant and really affordable. I am pretty jealous about not getting foie gras. But, I am doing something really special today. It’s my wedding day! Hope you’re having fun, Jim. Could you sneak some foie gras back for … Continue reading
Gone To Paris Week: Steak Frites
Update and Redux: C – Jim loves telling me what he eats … almost daily. It got so out of control that I had to ask him to Instagram his pictures. I wonder if he will Instagram this meal when he’s in Paris. It just seems like something he would … Continue reading
Gone To Paris Week: A Random Favorite Restaurant
Update and Redux: J – Everyone has, and probably needs, a favorite restaurant. Especially, when you’re in Paris for several days. This restaurant was my beachhead. Near the apartment. Near the Metro. Served until midnight. Friendly staff with really good food. Pretty much all locals eating there. Couldn’t ask for … Continue reading
Gone To Paris Week: Paris Preview
Update and Redux: J – I absolutely love Paris. The first time I went there eight years ago, I felt strangely at home. I now return every year for at least two weeks. I’m not made of money, and you don’t have to be either. The charm of Paris is … Continue reading
Squash Week: Zucchini Pesto
Update and Redux: C – This is still one of my favorite type of pesto to make. Not a normal pesto with just basil, Parmesan, garlic, pine nuts and oil. It’s more of a pesto with zucchini strands. It really makes it complex and gives your mouth more texture. It’s … Continue reading
Squash Week: Zucchini-Wrapped Scallops with Purple Beet Cubes, Fennel and Watercress Puree
J – Going over-the-top is fun! Luke and I were trying to figure out something different to do with zucchini. “This might be a little over-the-top” we mused. Good! Let’s do it. We have a grateful access to Azolla Farm and all the bounty Scrivner provides. Only problem is, we … Continue reading
Squash Week: Vichyssoise
Update and Redux: C – A Summer soup that hard to pronounce and even harder to spell. Of course, that’s when you know you are eating something special. Well … most of the time anyway. This delicious silky creamy soup is wonderful if you have a lot of zucchini in … Continue reading
Squash Week: Zucchini Pancakes
Update and Redux: C — It’s one of my vegetarian go-to meals. So fast and easy to make. It’s very filling and delicious with sriracha mayonnaise to go along with it. Add a side salad and you have a great vegetarian meal or a great snack. C – Jim is always … Continue reading
IFBC 2014 Food and Summary
C – I am back home! I missed home. I love Seattle, but it is so great to be back home. It always seems harder to go away for work on a weekend than on a work day. Oh well. I learned a lot, met a lot of people and … Continue reading
Saturday Updates on IFBC Conference
C – Full day of conference here. Meeting other bloggers has been a great part of my experience here at the conference. It’s probably the best part. Really meeting some nice people. I was a bit concerned last night, since I didn’t get to meet a lot of people. So … Continue reading