I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday! This was the first year in 26 years that I was not able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom in person. While a little sad, thinking back is extremely comforting in knowing what an amazing relationship I have had and still have to this day… Continue reading Key Lime Tart
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Every holiday that involves the potential for gift giving can be stressful. Is it the right gift? Is it thoughtful enough? With Valentine’s Day coming up, I have put together a few of my favorite things that would make amazing gifts for your loved one (or for yourself). Not everything has to be pink or red… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Goldfinch Tavern
All too often, when looking at a travel website, a dining recommendation is listed and its location might be one of the big cities like Los Angeles or New York. When that reviewed restaurant is from your hometown, you know you have to try it. I was glancing at Conde Nast Traveler and the Goldfinch Tavern,… Continue reading Goldfinch Tavern
Rhubarb Almond Cake
For Easter this past weekend, we had planned a wonderful dinner menu of grilled rack of lamb, roasted asparagus wrapped in proscuitto, scalloped potatoes and rolls. It was fitting to make some kind of a fruitier, lighter dessert to end the evening.
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