November 17, 2014
by katie
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Le Reve. In French, it translates to “The Dream”. When I got back from Italy in August, I wanted to do something new. I had quit my job before leaving and had to figure out a new plan. I had … Continue reading
November 13, 2014
by katie
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I am such a blessed person. I have had so many amazing opportunities over the last few years and I just want to take a moment to say how lucky and grateful I am. I have a partner who supports … Continue reading
October 20, 2014
by katie
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I love crab. When I moved to Seattle, I didn’t like seafood. Crab changed my mind. Specifically, the crab cakes from Wild Ginger in Seattle. Unfortunately, they are no longer on the menu there. Tragedy. But, I now eat crab … Continue reading
October 16, 2014
by katie
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This recipe is based off of one of my favorite pastas that I cooked in my Italian cooking class this summer. It is absurdly easy and simple and just wonderful. I used fresh pasta in this particular preparation, but you can use … Continue reading
October 13, 2014
by katie
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A Sformatini is a kind of savory pudding, rather like the filling in a quiche. Think of this as a small Italian crustless quiche. Melanzane means eggplant in Italian. And I bet you can guess that Basilico is just basil. … Continue reading
October 7, 2014
by katie
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Or in my case, when in Tuscany, do as the Tuscans do. That is how I came to discover this fabulous neon drink. This is an Aperol Spritz. When I was in … Continue reading
September 30, 2014
by katie
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It is hard to get much simpler or more comforting than cornbread. When it is cold and rainy out, doesn’t a big slice of hot cornbread covered in melted butter sound just perfect? … Now this is all I’m going to … Continue reading
September 22, 2014
by katie
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For Christmas this past year, my aunt sent me a copy of The Gourmet Cookbook, edited by Ruth Reichl. This 1,008 page cookbook is monstrous and sports over 1,000 recipes. It is big. It is heavy. It is probably the … Continue reading
September 19, 2014
by katie
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I’ve had a hard time getting back to the blog lately. Maybe I still have Italy on the brain. For those that don’t know, I spent a month in Tuscany this summer. I attended a cooking and language school for … Continue reading
September 3, 2014
by katie
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I love pie!The August cover of Bon Appetit was a beautiful cherry pie. Jessica and I had to make it immediately. The recipe was delicious. (You like my gif? I’m enjoying making these. And yes, the plate was licked clean.) … Continue reading