With Thanksgiving on the horizon, many (most!) of us are in planning mode for the biggest meal of the year. And along with the turkey and the trimmings comes another important part of the meal: what to drink. Instead of the usual suspects--Pinot Noir,...

The holidays are upon us and it's time to start planning those holiday dinners for friends and family. Everyone has their favorites--from old-school marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, to the classic green bean casserole. But for me it’s all about the...

Our neighbor Sandro just returned to Seattle from his hometown of Modena, Italy and brought back with him a local specialty. Not the balsamic vinegar that Modena is known for around the world, but Nocino, a liqueur made from unripe, green...

Are you looking for an easy versatile pie crust that can be made quickly in the food processor? If so, then try Norene Gilletz’s Flaky Ginger Ale Pastry, featured in her cookbook The Food Processor Bible. Norene and I correspond via email quite...

I know, everyone likes their Thanksgiving traditions (my family: broccoli cheese casserole). But I think it’s also okay to add a little something to the menu, to start a new, delicious, tradition. This year, if you decide to go this route, let me...