Start with chilly weather conditions. Add a temperature inversion with a ridge of high pressure trapping cold air close to the surface. Mix ingredients together, then cook well to form low visibility and stagnant air conditions. While the number of Eskimo words for “snow” remains debatable among linguists, one thing we know for sure: after […]
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Mediterranean Mussels Magic at Taylor Shellfish Farms
With our geoduck and cracked crab cooking demonstrations behind us, host Jon Rowley introduces us to one more delicacy at Taylor Shellfish Farms: Mediterranean mussels. Jon explains how these glossy blue/black mollusks are cultivated on mussel rafts, from which they are lowered into the water and harvested after about a year. The mussels attach themselves […]
Mountain Trek’s Roasted Red Pepper Frittata
In a previous post on my hiking adventure at Mountain Trek, I posted this photo as one example of the yummy spa cuisine I enjoyed during the weeklong retreat. Now it’s time to share the recipe for WanderFood Wednesday . . . Roasted Red Pepper Frittata (serves 4) 4 large eggs 4 egg whites 1 c. […]
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
One of the great delights of my week at Mountain Trek’s Health and Fitness Retreat was the focus on nutrition and wellness, resulting in a variety of delicious spa cuisine meals. In addition to learning 10 principles for increasing vitality through better eating habits, I came away with several recipes to try out at home […]
Armenian Vegetable Casserole
In honor and celebration of fellow Wanderblogger, Beth (Pampers and Pakhlava), and her family’s over-the-moon adoption journey to bring home their Armenian-born daughter, I decided to make a favorite family recipe for dinner last night. The recipe was passed on to me more than 25 years ago. While I’m unsure of its origins, I do […]