Before we talk about these ridiculously tasty shrimp sauces, I have a couple things that I want to share. First of all, I planted some herbs from seeds a couple of weeks ago, and I am happy to report that they have all officially sprouted! (Though clearly, the basil, on the bottom right there, was [...]
It’s the very beginning of fall—the air has a crispness to it, but it’s still sunny and warm. The leaves are just beginning to fade from a lush green, to a brilliant golden-yellow. You wear your favorite sweater out, even though it’s still a bit too hot and you’re slightly sweating under your layers of [...]
This is the last in a series of four posts that use summer corn. The others can be found here: Corn Risotto with Basil Breadcrumbs, Pancetta, and a Fried Egg Thomas Keller’s Creamed Corn Oaxacan-Style Corn on the Cob Please let me know in the comments, or through social media, if you would like to [...]
This past weekend in Seattle, it was positively sweltering! It hit 93 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, setting records for the region. I managed to get myself a pretty god sunburn on my shoulders and back after spending much of Saturday at Seafair- an annual Summer festival that showcases hydroplane races, the Boeing Air Show, [...]
I bake a lot, and I mean a lot. More than you guys see on this blog, since I bake for Etsy orders and favors for friends. That means there are always quite a bit of sugary treats lying about, and while delicious, it can get rather overwhelming. That’s usually about the time I start [...]
