Real Food : Bolognese or Ragu

Bolo Ragu Serves 4 Another spectacular autumn morning in the northwest. Frost twinkles on the field, streaks of golden sunlight peak through fog, and apples engorged with juice hang precariously to their stems. Every fall my recipe mind thinks meaty … Continue reading →

Real Food : Using it All at Uwajimaya

BREAST FRAMES? IN THE GROCERY STORE?? It’s true, and they cost a mere $.99 a pound. One of my all time favorite markets is Uwajimaya where I shop regularly in the new Bellevue store, east of Lake Washington. Owned and … Continue reading →

Black Eyed Peas : Local, Global, Real Food

On New Year’s Day, I celebrated an age-old but new to me custom of eating black eyed peas with rice to ensure good luck throughout the new year. Our hostess Debbie Gerber, the personification of “you can take the girl … Continue reading →

Split Pea Soup : Real Food

Last weekend in Sonoma I had a delicious example of Real Food, steaming hot homemade Split Pea Soup from the stove of our good friend Steve Arelt. Making enough for a hearty first sitting with plenty left over to freeze … Continue reading →