Category Archives: Summer

A Very Ladylike Lemon Curd – The Essence of Summer

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Lemons and strawberries and summertime work so well together. We made this easy summertime curd to go with strawberry shortcake. You could also bypass the shortcake and go directly to dipping strawberries in this sweet-tart delight. And if strawberries are … Continue reading →

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Enrique and Jesika’s Tilapia Ceviche

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

Our friend Jesika first made this white fish ceviche three years ago on a girls’ weekend in Palm Springs. It was such a hit that we’ve been eating it every Palm Springs weekend ever since. No cooking means the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Classic Potato Salad with Dill Pickles, Mustard and Black Olives

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

The great thing about this potato salad (besides the way it pairs marvelously with BBQ) is the key ingredient – homemade pickles. Now, the pickles mean you use less mayonnaise and more pickle juice, which makes for a tart, tangy, … Continue reading →

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Classic BBQ Burgers with Onions and Sage

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

It’s the fourth of July, and our hearts say it’s grilling time here in Seattle, even if the weather is perversely grey and rainy and distinctly unsummery. This classic burger needs no introduction. It’s just grass-fed beef, onions, and dried … Continue reading →

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How to Grill Salmon Perfectly

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

The Fourth of July is a great time for grilling salmon. Copper river salmon is in the stores, and there’s nothing more delightful than spending an evening outside with friends, family, and the grill. Here are a few tips we’ve … Continue reading →

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Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese, Kale, and Caramelized Torpedo Onions

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

At some point, we’ll build an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven, and then we’ll cook all our pizzas in that, and become quite chubby and happy. But in the meantime, cooking pizza on the grill is a great way to get … Continue reading →

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Picnic-Perfect Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

It’s picnic weather around the country, or so we hear. It’s been raining steadily here in Seattle, and a picnic in this grey weather would just end in someone floating away in the picnic basket. Maybe it’s because we’re both … Continue reading →

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Slow-Roasted Grilled Chicken with Herbs de Provence

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

For those evenings when you have a bit more time to make dinner, slow roasting chicken on the grill is an excellent, super-easy option. Slow roasting the chicken over indirect heat is a good thing – it holds in all … Continue reading →

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How to Make Herbs de Provence

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

The first time Melanie ever heard about herbs de provence was back in 1995, when she worked at Cafe Campagne in downtown Seattle. Her job was to rub the little chickens with herbs de provence, skewer them, and pop them … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Spring Rolls – Appetizer or Main Course!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The clean, refreshing taste of vegetable-packed spring rolls is particularly pleasing on a warm spring or summer day. And, they’re a great vehicle for eating sweet chili sauce, which we love. You can eat these as an appetizer, or just … Continue reading →

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