Frittata Salad
Goodbye croutons!!!! This is a great recipe for a fun change-of-pace for summer brunch. Make your frittata with all fresh herbs available in the summer, and add to your salad. You can make your favorite frittata instead of recipe below. Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (1/4 c dry mint) 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves Read the Rest…
Baby’s First Sunset
Yes, that is me, hanging on at the back of a fast-moving boat with a two-week-old baby in my arms. We survived, the baby did not fall into the water and the sunset was worth the effort. Have a guess where this one was taken. Hint: Think west. Way, way, way West – yet still Read the Rest…
Sweet Olive Oil Quick Bread
Extra-virgin olive oil is the secret ingredient in this moist, dense, lightly sweet cake. Perfect as an afternoon snack or for breakfast with fresh fruit and a cup of fluffy cappuccino. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/2 Read the Rest…
Hotel Review Bellagio Las Vegas
I’ve just returned from my annual work conference in Las Vegas. As with last year, my husband and children joined me for part of my stay. Last year I chose to stay at the MGM Signature to be away from casinos and for the condo accommodations. This year, we all stayed at the Bellagio – Read the Rest…
Tropical Rainbow
A picture-perfect rainbow. For kicks, have a guess where this was taken. Even though it’s cloudy, don’t be fooled, it’s not Ireland or Seattle. One-word hint: Hattie. Head on over to DeliciousBaby.com for more Photo Friday fun. Like what you’ve read? Subscribe for updates via RSS, Email, follow me on Twitter.
Couscous Salad with Olives and Feta Cheese
Couscous is a nice change of pace from rice or pasta plus it’s easy to make. Here I combine it with a simple dressing and some vegetables for a vegetarian entree. Ingredients 2/3 cup couscous 2 cups boiling water 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced pitted Kalamata Read the Rest…
Traveling Pikmin Leave Seattle
Traveling Pikmin leave Seattle. Head on over to DeliciousBaby.com for more Photo Friday fun. Like what you’ve read? Subscribe for updates via RSS, Email, follow me on Twitter.
Dressing For A Flight
In preparation for our family world trip I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time shopping for clothes lately. In case you think I’m gloating here, you should know that shopping is one of my least favorite chores and the fact that I can spell the word fashion just about sums up my knowledge on that Read the Rest…
Three Easy Hikes Kids Love In Washington
Today’s guest post is by Allen Cox, a Seattle-based travel writer. Writing a hiking guidebook is a great motivation to get out there and find some new trails. When I wrote Best Easy Day Hikes Seattle and Best Easy Day Hikes Tacoma for Globe Pequot Press, I already had a handful of favorite local trails Read the Rest…
The HomeAway Truckster Visits Seattle
Last weekend I got to hang out with the HomeAway Truckies, some of my Seattle blogger friends (@nerdseyeview, @pwcarey) and Jen Miner (@JenniferMiner) – who was visiting from L.A. HomeAway, my favorite resource for Vacation Rentals, is running a Great American Road Trip Sweepstakes. The Truckster is driving around the country to promote this event. Read the Rest…
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