Roasted Vegetable Tarte Tatin & Another Thought

Every year, without fail, I mourn that the holidays are over. While taking down our Christmas ornaments, putting away the stockings and cleaning up pine needles, I go into a temporary funk that this most joyous time is over, again. Although I know it comes every year, I truly love the magic of Christmas, the […]

Orange Cardamom Shortbread & Blue

Christmas is only one week away. This season has flown this time around. It has always been and will always be my favorite time of year. The whole world seems to celebrate. Large Christmas trees adorn street corners or the insides of Seattle’s skyscrapers, Christmas music is a distinct addition to whole month of December […]

Butternut Squash Muffins & Awake

I was shopping at TJs the other day and the cashier commented to me how many people are buying comfort foods. While it could be the change in weather, I know it is not. One of the benefits of living in the PacNW, surrounded by “Not My President” signs in shops, on bikes and in […]

Umami Roasted Asparagus with a poached egg & Grace

It is absolutely impossible for me to choose my favorite album of all time. Can you pick one?   My partner has come up with a question that he asks all of our friends: “If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring one album, which album would you choose?” The album […]