In my pantry there is…

A cup or two of lentils du Puy.   Instead of the usual warm winter salad I opted for a vegetarian chili.  There is a rather lengthy list of ingredients that is balanced by the  minimal amount of prep work required.   Dice the onion and shallot.  Mince the garlic. Sweat in a heavy bottom…

Cinematic snacks

January 6  There are in Seattle many fine establishments for an unparalleled cinematic experience that offer libations in addition to the usual menu items.  It is possible to enjoy both your popcorn and a local winter ale while taking in the latest blockbuster. Not tonight, snuggling in for the evening to decompress with the first week…

Currantly

January 5 Baking for snacking this weekend and to stave off the deep winter temps that have taken hold of Seattle in this first week of the new year.  Scones also provide an excuse to use up the last jar of marmalade in the pantry.  The Forgotten Skills of Cooking has a good base line scone recipe to use…

One last hurrah

January 1 The new year began with familiar flavors.  Favorites.  Smoked salmon and toasted brioche topped with a quivering poached egg.  The richness of the dish balanced with a garnish of capers, lemon zest, and a liberal dusting of fresh cracked pepper. January 2 Out for one last hurrah before getting back to the grindstone after…