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Kathleen Flinn’s Book Release Party on August 14 and a Giveaway, Win VIP Tickets

Author Kathleen Flinn  of “The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry” ( a New York Times bestseller) is releasing her second book this month and throwing a party  to celebrate!  We are giving away a VIP package here, including ( the book), admission for two and a special bag!To win, just leave a comment below telling us what your favorite restaurant in town is or … Continue reading Kathleen Flinn’s Book Release Party on August 14 and a Giveaway, Win VIP Tickets

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Kitchen Circus, You have to watch this

Leave it to Chef Thierry, the Chef in the Hat, to cook up something new and engaging. He is the Chef and Creator of Kitchen Circus, a new online kitchen web series. The premier party will be held in Seattle on July 15 at Palace Ballroom. The details are here. Continue reading Kitchen Circus, You have to watch this

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Kathy Casey D’lish Deviled Eggs

This is a guest post by Marisa Ingram. Marisa has been an indispensable part of the Foodportunity team for the last two years. She has a lifelong passion for home baking and a growing interest in all things fresh, local, organic, and seasonal. Though a native Washingtonian, a love for history took her to Charleston, SC where she obtained her degree in English from the … Continue reading Kathy Casey D’lish Deviled Eggs

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books, Cookbooks and Books, Israel Food

Jerusalem, Cookbook Review

I am in love with this book beyond words. I love anything that has to do with Yotam Ottolenghi. A year ago, I wrote a review of Plenty, the vegetable cookbook by the same chef. Plenty is my favorite cookbook. Everyone knows that bloggers should never say they have a favorite anything. I mean, we are supposed to not be able to choose, just like … Continue reading Jerusalem, Cookbook Review

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Baking, books, Cookbooks and Books

River Cottage Handbook Book Review

Today’s post is by guest blogger Marisa Ingram. Have you ever fallen head-over-heels in love with a cookbook? I’ve had just that experience with Pam Corbin’s Cakes (River Cottage Handbook.) From the moment I cracked it open and landed on the recipe for “Cornish Fairings, a close cousin of the gingernut” it was love. It is such a lovely and charming little recipe book (and … Continue reading River Cottage Handbook Book Review

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books, Cookbooks and Books, Healthy Eating

Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk

from Every once in a while I get a book from publisher that makes me want to run to my computer and type a review immediately so I can share the great news. This is the case with this book, Real Snacks: Make your favorite childhood treats without all the junk. This book is all about recreating childhood favorites in a healthier way with wholesome … Continue reading Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk

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Cookbooks and Books, Food Bloggers, Foodportunity, Frantic foodie events

Foodportunity, a Giveaway and an Announcement.

I just recently announced that Foodportunity is coming up and that there is an awesome line up. What I didn’t mention yet is that we will have a surprise guest flying in for the event. We have featured authors and chefs at Foodportunity. This idea came out of my own personal need to connect with these people. When I started blogging, I wanted to meet … Continue reading Foodportunity, a Giveaway and an Announcement.

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Book Appearances, Cookbooks and Books, Seattle Food Bloggers

Savory Sweet Life Cookbook

I have this friend, Alice. She is the friend that came to my house when I was on bedrest and ordered me not to move so she could cook dinner for my family. She walked into my house with a bag chock-full of groceries and cooked up a stew and some greens and then she walked out. Just like that. To do this, she left … Continue reading Savory Sweet Life Cookbook

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books, Cookbooks and Books, Foodportunity

Katie Workman, author of The Mom 100 Cookbook Comes to Foodportunity, Alice Currah and More

I am starting to feel the Foodportunity vibe, partly because there are some things left to finish up but also because I can hear people saying things like “I will see you at Foodportunity” or “I will see you on June 25”. I am a proud mama and Foodportunity is my baby (well one of them) so I love hearing these things. This is also … Continue reading Katie Workman, author of The Mom 100 Cookbook Comes to Foodportunity, Alice Currah and More

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