The Great Halloween Trade
Happy Halloween! OK, technically I guess it’s officially the day after Halloween if you’re reading this Friday post. And if you reside in the US like me, you’re also probably wallowing in mountains… Continue reading
Category Archive: Food & Drink
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American Fad Foods: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Calling all Gen-Xers and especially those of you who grew up in the 80s. I’ve got a burning food culture question for you. I was at the grocery store doing my weekly shopping… Continue reading
Mediocrity and the Seattle Deli
Fellow Seattleites, are you suffering from the sandwich blues? I’m not actually talking about the typical Seattle variations of health-conscious “turkey or chicken breast on whole wheat with avocado” variety, or even banh… Continue reading
America: Land of the Free, Home of Bland Fruit
If I were asked to pick out the quintessential American fruit, it would probably be the humble apple. And despite growing up in Eastern Washington State—the epicenter of the global apple industry—it wasn’t… Continue reading
Artisanal Overkill
I don’t know about you, but I’m becoming a little more wary of certain catch phrases that keep popping up in many of our consumer products today, and especially in our food. I… Continue reading
You Are What You Eat
I’ve realized that I’ve been on a burger quest most of my life. We are relatively spoiled for choice when it comes to finding your favorite burger spot in Seattle. If you have… Continue reading
Good vs. Popular?
Last week, some good friends generously treated DH and I to a double date at an intriguing restaurant north of Seattle called the Grouchy Chef. It was a totally unique and new dining… Continue reading
Soup Snob
We’ve reverted to mean here in Seattle. People are back in their sensible rain boots, Gore-Tex, puffy jackets, and fleece. Runny noses, germs and Kleenex are making their rounds along with the Halloween… Continue reading
Modern Day Foraging: Grocery Adventures
Apologies as I’ve been remiss with my posting recently. I think I’ve been so distracted by this long stretch of amazing Seattle sun that any mental excuse to be outside and not in… Continue reading
Brunch: Are you Savory or Sweet?
A typical weekend scene unfolded a few weeks ago. DH and I were getting together with another couple at a popular breakfast spot. The restaurant was crowded and loud—always a good sign for… Continue reading