If you aren't familiar with my background, then you're probably wondering what qualifies me to tell you how yo

Slender Chipotle Chicken and Bean Chili

Oroweat sells sandwich rolls that I've been buying for quite awhile now, so when Foodbuzz offered featured pub

If you're feeling like you need a nutrition boost, this is the way to get it. Wild salmon and broccoli are pac

My son hit the jackpot when he met Kieran. Not only is she pretty, but she's a talented cook and can bake like

There's a new butcher in town! This butcher has cases full of local chicken, beef and pork. The problem is tha

Cooking last night wasn't high on my list of priorities. Adding to my lack of motivation was the fact that the

Congratulations to James at the Daily Chef. His name was picked by my husband as the winner of yesterday's CSN

Who Says You Can't Watch Your Calories and Still Have Dessert! Okay - I've probably overemphasized that point

Being in a creative mood last night, I decided the same old barbecue sauce wasn't going to fit the bill for my

Are you looking for a people-pleasing brunch recipe? My daughter and her friends often get together for baking

As far as I'm concerned there is no better way to spend my time then at a farmer's market. I love the abundanc

Drown my pasta dish in a heavy sauce? Never! These days I can't afford the calories in a creamy sauce, (althou

It's summer and with the abundance of fresh tomatoes and basil it would be a crime not to make a caprese salad

Recently Healthy Delicious posted a recipe for balsamic glazed pork chops that I just had to try. I had an aro

Just because I don't have kids at home anymore, doesn't mean that I don't need to watch my food budget. We try

There is no better way to start the day than with coffee, banana bread, and a good friend. I'm not talking abo

I recently started ordering produce through our local csa. I enjoy this weekly adventure. It's such a challeng

Big Thick Pork Chops Stuffed with Rosemary, Mushrooms, and Goat Cheese

Seattle's overcast skies and cold weather don't exactly put grilling foremost in my mind. Last night I thought

I've been on a cod kick lately. It's a fish that harmonizes well with almost anything I combine it with. Today

Don't you get bored with your own cooking? I do. Obviously I love to cook, or I wouldn't author this blog. How

If  you get a chance to check out Eating Well Magazine, it's worth a look. I like their recipes. They are oft

I'm always surprised by the number of people who tell me they don't know what kale is, and why should they? It

You don't often find celery as the star in salads, but it sure shines in this recipe from myrecipes.com. I've

There is no better way to spend a Saturday night then with the grill, a good steak and a glass of red. Now tha

Whoot! Whoot! Happy Hour Friday! Even better, Happy Hour Friday, and it's a long holiday weekend. This means w

I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, even light mayonnaise. Maybe I've had a few too many salads made by well mean

I think I just try to make my life more difficult when I attempt to make every meal a masterpiece of home cook

I have an amazing son, and he has an equally amazing girlfriend. We all think our children are wonderful, and

Yep. It's another Happy Hour Friday, and this week's appetizers and drinks aren't exactly on the light side, b

Well, I have my header back after an unhappy Wordpress upgrade, but I think it still needs some work. :) This

If you follow this blog, then I'm sure you can see it's missing a few things like the wonderful cartoon header

Not only are Debbie and I foodie and Weight Watchers buddies, but we are remodeling the kitchen buddies.  I'v

I'm a sucker for pork. My favorite is a pork chop recipe is one coated in bread crumbs and fried in a pan. Rem

I bet you're wondering what a verrine is. It could be you already know, and my culinary education is lacking;