This week is all about Italian cuisine. The first known Italian food writer was a Greek Sicilian named Archestratus from Syracuse in the 4th century BCE. (Before the Common Era) He wrote a poem that spoke of using "top quality and seasonal" ingredients, citing that flavors should not be masked by spices, herbs or other seasonings. He placed importance on simple preparation of fish. Pizza was originally invented … Continue reading Celebrating Italy ~ The Hot Delicious Pizza
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A Message from Linda ~ Food for the Soul with Linda Eaves
This is an introduction I wrote for a local group called Seattle Dream Makers. Simply put, we're a bunch of people who lead with positive relationships in our personal, social, and business connections. We uplift and edify each other with those connections. I realized the intro goes well here on Food for the Soul too. … Continue reading A Message from Linda ~ Food for the Soul with Linda Eaves
The Cookbook Library presents; She-Smoke: A Backyard Barbecue Book, by Julie Reinhardt
She-Smoke: A Backyard Barbecue Book, by Julie Reinhardt, empowers women to take their place back at the fire. In She-Smoke, Reinhardt gives step-by-step instructions on a variety of barbecue topics, from buying local, sustainable meats, to building the perfect slow and low fire, and smoking a holiday barbecue feast. She includes a host of delicious recipes aimed to … Continue reading The Cookbook Library presents; She-Smoke: A Backyard Barbecue Book, by Julie Reinhardt
A crust of bread, a bowl of stew and a slice of heaven
Spring is gearing up to jump out at us, and we are more than ready, however the reality is that the temps are still a bit cool, especially morning and evening, to enjoy the warmth anywhere but our imaginations. So keeping with the winter months, today's post is a delicious Winter Warmer. What I love … Continue reading A crust of bread, a bowl of stew and a slice of heaven
Elegance without Fuss; A Simple Ginger Cake
Simplicity. Elegance without fuss. Decadence without perfection. I choose desserts to make for the fam that do not need to be symmetrical and perfectly aligned so to speak, to look delicious. A topping that is drizzled on is always a good thing at our dessert table. This post is a recipe from one of … Continue reading Elegance without Fuss; A Simple Ginger Cake
Boozy Cocktail Shakes
The mid-winter blahs are settling in, which means it's time to kick it up a notch or two. It's tough to plan a vacation around work and school every other month, wouldn't that be a "multi" joyful experience, so bringing a touch of summer to a cold February day is a necessity. A really good … Continue reading Boozy Cocktail Shakes
Wines and Cuisine Shine at SWFE Pre-event Tweet-up
Last evenings Seattle Wine and Food Experience's pre-event Tweet-up, held at the beautiful Snoqualmie Casinos Terra Vista, was a dazzling preview of the main event to come. Terra Vista an impressive venue, awed the crowd with it's Piedmontese Beef New York Rolls Tobacco onions, Horseradish ramolade, Dry Persian Gremolate. 12 Moons received oohs and ahs over … Continue reading Wines and Cuisine Shine at SWFE Pre-event Tweet-up
Wine Adventures in the Northwest ~ February Calendar of Events
The first month of the year is coming to a close and I have already filled my calendar with Wine Adventures for the Northwest. If you haven't updated your calendar with happenings of the vine yet, it's time to visit some sites and make travel plans. Olympic Peninsula Wineries ~ Red Wine and Chocolate February … Continue reading Wine Adventures in the Northwest ~ February Calendar of Events
Kari Gran’s New Year’s Resolution You Can Live With.
OK, so it’s been two weeks since the New Year, and studies say that 80% of New Year’s resolutions have already gone bust. It leaves us begging the question, “what’s the point,” right? At Kari Gran we are always talking about change, evolution, and education—particularly in the area of health and beauty. That said, we … Continue reading Kari Gran’s New Year’s Resolution You Can Live With.
