A Brief Interlude / Return to Form
I’ve been back for a little over a week so it’s about time that we see some food from Seattle. In an unassuming spot between Le Panier and Piroshky-Piroshky lays my favorite lunch spot, Michou. If you’ve ever been in the Market I’m sure you’ve stopped in a number of times, and if not I highly … Read more
Under the Tuscan Sun: A Week in Italia Part IV
The last few days in italy saw a flurry of activity. We made our way to another mountain town where we were greeted with multiple gelato shops. All of which looked good. Since everyone entered on a different side of town by the time we met up in the center everyone was raving about the … Read more
Under the Tuscan Sun: A Week in Italia Part III
Yesterday we had a quiet morning just lounging around the villa. After breakfast spent a little time sketching and reading. Right when restlessness began to set in matt, Alex and Ivo (the man) walked in with supplies. They ha spent the morning buying fresh cheese from the dairy farm, eggs, tomatoes, flour, and picked some … Read more
Under the Tuscan Sun: A Week in Italia Part II
The mornings in Tuscany begin with a nice little view of the town street. Some espresso and bread from the bakery. After this the real days begin. Driving around the rolling hills of Toscana to get from town to town. We made our way to Pienza one day and I was determined to find some … Read more
Under the Tuscan Sun: A Week in Italia Part I
Thursday started the same as any other typical weekday. I awoke to a blurry view of fading blue paint and the sound of my alarm. I put my surroundings into focus by fumbling at my glasses and slowly made my way out of bed. Slipped Graceland out of it’s worn cover and placed it on … Read more
Off to Italia
Taking a long needed vacation but I’ll be back with stories of pizza, pasta, gelato, and coffee. Until then I leave you with a picture of this delicious pistachio pastry from Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle. Thanks AK.
Best Chicken Sandwich…
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without the chicken. I will say of all the foods that I’ve given up due to be a vegetarian a fried chicken sandwich is the one I miss the most. The juiciness of the meat the texture of the crisp breading. It’s hard to argue against it. I’ve found a solution to this missing item … Read more
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Also known as a heaping of pumpkin sugar deliciousness in a bite! In the words of Tyler Florence “It’s fantastic..mmm” This was my first time working with pumpkin and it was pretty easy, at least when you buy it out of a can. Although I will say you really don’t feel as accomplished saying you … Read more
