I know it's been awhile. We've been immersed in two months of travel, a birthday party, a family reunion and Gravy Too's little pigtails (pics to come). Earlier this week in Seattle, my lovely Gravy Baby (a big boy now!) took an opportunity to embrace a soup dumpling character at the entrance to ...
Seattle
in seattle, a battle begins
There's a regular list of must-dos whenever we hit Seattle (that doesn't always involve visiting Matsutake Joe.) We visit our relatives. We catch up with old friends. We enjoy the weather, if it cooperates (a balmy Seattle summer day rivals no other, but they're few and far between.) Naturally, ...
waiting for matsutake joe, and why i’m like this
Matsutake madness "I'd like to go to Whole Foods today, and then I want to go pick up some mushrooms," my Aunt Jenny told me one morning earlier this week. This has been our routine for the few weeks I've been back in the States. I've been helping her out by driving around town, running errands ...
things i’ve missed about america
Dad's cooking. Especially these clams (manila, to be exact) in his spicy basil sauce. Pizza. Even better with amazing cured meat from Salumi, the famous Seattle deli belonging to Mario Batali's family. Fall. Nothing beats the crisp air, vibrant colors, and warm clothes to bundle ...
