Archive for the “Food + Recipes” category
Good eating.
by julie on September 7, 2011
It’s been a very (VERY) long time since I’ve posted a recipe. But this tasted so good, I thought I’d share. None of the measurements are exact, however, they should get you pretty close. Veggie Capellini Ingredients: 5-6 tablespoons extra (…)
Countdown to 2011 in five courses.
by julie on December 31, 2010
For the third year, Eric and I began the NYE celebrations eating a delicious meal at Sack’s Cafe. And as some of you may know, it’s more than just NYE for us, it’s the night we met — nineteen years (…)
All zipped up.
by julie on July 17, 2010
A project I have been procrastinating to finish was these little accessory bags. They’re the perfect size for keeping little things neat and tidy and within easy reach when you need them. They make the perfect gift, if you can (…)
Sweet cornbread.
by julie on January 13, 2010
My kids devour this corn bread every time I make it. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup vegetable (…)
Countdown to 2010 in six courses.
by julie on December 31, 2009
Happy Anniversary, Eric. (For everyone else, Happy New Year’s Eve!) Heading to Sacks Cafe again for their chef’s tasting menu. Mmmm. Here it is for your drooling pleasure. Amuse Bouche Eggplant Caponata Blini, herb chevre, topped with saffron caviar Glass (…)
Countdown to 2009 in six courses.
by julie on December 31, 2008
New Year’s Eve is always a sort of anniversary for Eric and me, as we met on this night in 1991. Tonight we are heading to one of our favorite restaurants in Anchorage — Sacks Cafe. They have created a (…)
Who needs chocolate.
by julie on February 8, 2007
A couple days ago I asked Dean what kind of cake he wanted me to make for his birthday and without hesitation he replied, “I want vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting.” So, this morning I’m making Billy’s vanilla, vanilla cupcakes (…)
Pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes.
by julie on January 28, 2003
Source: Seriously Simple. Compliments of Diane Rossen Worthington Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 4 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup fresh French bread crumbs ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper (…)
Good food and new friends.
by julie on December 31, 2002
New Year’s Eve isn’t turning out very exciting for me this year. I woke up this morning to what has developed into a painful ear ache, possible ear infection. Eric is on call all day and all night. Dean is (…)
Pink sugar cookies.
by julie on September 6, 2002
It’s hard to believe I put another year behind me last week. I put more thought into Eric turning 40 on Saturday than my own birthday a few days before. So when 3 packages and 2 cards arrived precisely on (…)