Archive for July, 2009

July 29, 2009

Gazpacho Andaluz

By in Local, Soups, Sustainability, Vegan, Vegetables

Gazpacho Andaluz

If I had a nickel for every time I said, “Today is the hottest day in history,” I would have a nickel.  Yep, today is predicted to be the hottest day in Seattle’s recorded history.  This sounds pretty hot.  But really, for those who live in other places, 101˚ F is uncomfortable, but still do-able.  [...]

July 19, 2009

Layering Flavors

By in Breakfast&Brunch, Entrees, Herbs & Spices, Tips & Techniques

Mushroom Leek Filling for Crêpes

It’s not an actual secret or anything, but I like to think of layering flavors as an ace in my pocket.  It’s a trick that may be obvious, but doing it intentionally makes me feel like a cooking genius.  Hey, I’ll take it.  At this moment, the kind of “layering” I’m talking about is actually the repetition [...]

July 16, 2009

Crêpes Are for Everyone

By in Desserts, Entrees, Hors d'oeuvres & Amuse-Bouche, Main Courses, Side Dishes, Snacks, Tips & Techniques

Basic Crêpes

Crêpes satisfy the part in my heart that is obsessed with paper.   So soft, thin, and light, you could almost send a crêpe as a wedding invitation, layered with vellum and scrolled up with a silk ribbon.  Their forgiving, slightly stretchy quality makes them easy to fill and roll up, too.  They even open back up [...]