Category Archives: Kitchen Diaries

Red Wine Jus

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Kelli

For dinner I made a delicious steak with this Red Wine Jus from the Bouchon Cookbook. This is one of those sauces that simmers a long time, takes in all flavors of the vegetables and ends up simply fabulous.  Though … Continue reading →

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Beef Stock

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kelli

If there is one thing I’ve learned in these first couple weeks of making Thomas Keller recipes- if you want to be able to make a variety of dishes when you want to eat them… be prepared.  Have his staples … Continue reading →

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Spring Vegetable Garbure

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Kelli

My brother-in-law says that no food is not picnic food.  I tend to agree.  Obviously, there are some exceptions to this rule- but the over arching idea is- just because you are outside, doesn’t mean you should eat something that isn’t … Continue reading →

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Garlic Confit

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kelli

MMM…. Garlic Confit.  So many wondrous things to do with this wonderful substance. As Kathy pointed out– Thomas Keller- Lots of steps.  For Mothers Day my Mom wanted to try a bean and potato salad.  This would be dressed with … Continue reading →

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Ad Hoc at Home- Wedge Salad

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Kelli

From Kathy- So my first attempt at Thomas Keller’s recipes was a FAIL. 🙂 I tried making garlic aioli, and boy did I learn a lesson….olive oil and canola oil do not emulsify together. Rookie mistake. My next attempt I … Continue reading →

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Grilled Cheesus

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Kelli

Whenever I take a bite of a perfect grilled cheese sandwich, I feel like I’m in heaven.  Then I chuckle because I think of Finn on Glee when he thought he saw Jesus’s face burned into his grilled cheese.  Hence … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Kelli

I’m a bit behind in postings.  This we actually made at the same time as the Corn on the cob with lime salt.    Another great summer time dish that seems to go with everything is Coleslaw. I’ve tried a ton … Continue reading →

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Corn on the Cob with Lime Salt

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Kelli

Anyone notice at the markets that corn is back?  Along with my recent bee sting, I’m taking this as the first sign of summer. My favorite part of the week is Sunday morning.  We go to Sosio’s at Pike Place … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Kitchen

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kelli

-Posted by Carol Grandma’s Kitchen is the current theme of Seattle Cooking Club.  This presents a real challenge.  My grandmother cooked on a wood burning stove.   She butchered a chicken in the morning  and cooked it that evening.  This will … Continue reading →

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wow…i am in.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by heidanders

Although, I did not make them, Kelli had a delicious recipe for me to try.  Paste di Meliga.  From Cooking with Italian Grandmothers. You’ll have a HOOT making these.  Just look…. It is important to have a dance party Lady … Continue reading →

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