Apple & Tart Cherry Crisp

With a 20 pound box of apples sitting on my dining room table, I knew I had the two options; either start eating them or toss them. As Fall has set in, there is an abundance of cooking and baking opportunities with some of Washington’s staple crops, such as apples! I needed a quick dessert… Continue reading Apple & Tart Cherry Crisp

A Weekend in Allyn, WA

Sometimes, all you need to refresh and recharge your body’s battery is a weekend away. This past weekend we had the pleasure of being treated to a weekend in Allyn, WA – just a short hour and a half drive from Seattle – and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The beautiful crystal clear skies,… Continue reading A Weekend in Allyn, WA

Muffins…minus the Muffin Top

Yes, they are protein muffins. No they do not taste like cardboard or like “healthy” muffins. One of my biggest pet peeves is when I try to cook healthy and it turns out tasting bland because my beloved butter or sugar is missing. Well these babies are anything but bland. In all honesty the whole… Continue reading Muffins…minus the Muffin Top

“The love of good things” – Antica Corte: Part 3

  That next morning, hopping on the sage green road bikes, we took off once again toward the vineyards we had visited the day before. Something about a morning sunrise shows you a new beauty and understanding of your surroundings. With no cars on the road, giving us the ability to take everything in, it… Continue reading “The love of good things” – Antica Corte: Part 3