• Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks

    As I started blogging about recipes, I realized there are a lot of hacks in the kitchen I use that are huge time savers. Now I can’t even imagine doing it any other way… Steaming rice on the stove top? Not a chance. Mincing garlic or ginger? Not happening. As a mom of a toddler and now mobile 10 month old (help I forgot how hard this stage is!) I barely manage to get dinner cooked without someone getting hurt. So, if you are anything like me and want to save time in the kitchen, keep reading for all my tricks and tips. Garlic, Ginger and Onions I never chop…

  • My Favorite Cocktail of 2019: The Spaghett

    One day last August, Ryan sent me this article from Bon Appetit introducing me for the first time to the Spaghett cocktail. Initially I was skeptical (who puts Aperol in beer?), but I already had the aperitif and lemons at home, so I stopped at the grocery store after work to buy Miller High Life beer. And, much to my surprise, I loved the cocktail! As did my sister, Ryan and Chris. Just the right amount of sweet and tart. Cold and refreshing. So, when the sun came out this weekend in Seattle, and guess what I made? The Spaghett:  Recipe: 1 Miller High Life (take a swig so you…

  • Where To Eat During The Pandemic

    My younger brother, Michael, is the real chef and foodie in our family and has been sending us suggestions about his favorite local restaurants that are offering great food and deals during this crazy time. I couldn’t keep track of all of his yummy ideas so I asked him to write a post for us. So, if you live in the Seattle area and are tired of cooking – pull up this post! If you are going to venture out of your home these days, you might as well make it for something really good! I will admit that I love cooking more than the average person- but even I…