Category Archives: Cooking

Adventures in Seattle

I am shifting gears with this blog. More specifically, I’m going to try to employ some focus, and hopefully some consistency. Welcome to Adventures in Seattle: My Discoveries as a Newbie. As you may know, I moved to Seattle May … Continue reading

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Indian Meets Lebanese Meets Greek = Yummy

In the fridge I had Greek Pita, some veggies, cilantro, locally made “Karam’s Middle-Eastern Specialty Tahini Garlic Sauce”* and ground beef. I also have an awesome spice collection. IRON CHEF! GO! THE MEAT 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 chuck) Healthy … Continue reading

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Barbecue Pork Tacos

I would post pictures of a taco, but I eated it. Anyway… Had a craving for barbecue, but my grill and my pantry of lovely spice delights are still in storage. So what’s in the fridge? 2 medium slices of … Continue reading

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Leftovers! Tennessee, Washington, Mexi Fusion

IN THE FRIDGE! Leftover brisket and greens from Hattie’s Hat. Homemade flour tortillas & tomatillo salsa from Mexican Grocery in the Pike’s Place Market neighborhood. Home made pico de gallo. Dubliner Cheddar Cheese Sour Cream Random avocado I keep forgetting … Continue reading

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Pasta Dinner in 90 Degree Weather? YES!

The North Union Farmer’s Market in Chagrin Falls opened up last month, which means the return of fresh Ohio City Pasta to my menu! They have such a crazy variety of pastas to choose from that challenge my meal-creation brain … Continue reading

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Dinner Fail. Booo.

Been a little crazed lately. Was out of town for a few days on business (most of it without wifi), and was rather sick on top of it. FINALLY turned the corner and felt like I needed to cook a … Continue reading

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Chipotle Bowl

rice black beans barbacoa beef mild pico de gallo medium tomatillo salsa corn/jalapeno salsa cheese sour cream guacamole lettuce chips No joke…walked in tonight, ordered, paid, walked out, 40 seconds. I actually had to stop for a minute after I … Continue reading

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Denied, but satisfied.

Didn’t win any prize at the Chagrin Valley Jaycee’s Chili Cook Off. But I am pretty sure we made an impact. We had people coming back for seconds, thirds, and fourths. When people entered, they received 10 tickets to redeem … Continue reading

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Chili Cook Off-Almost There!

At the Winking Lizard having a beer after slaving over a hot burner and pot with George for 4 hours. The pörkölt is ready and cooling down! I think we have a chance for another plaque. If not, we are … Continue reading

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Cooking Magazine Storage

I’ve been collecting cooking magazines for years. Cooking Light, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Cook’s Illustrated, Cook’s Country, Vegetarian Times, etc. The bad part is that I have an incredibly difficult time getting rid of them. Oh sure, just pull the … Continue reading

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