Going to Greece is truly a momentous culinary experience for me. The Greeks are all about simple and fresh food–and what’s better than that? A typical Greek breakfast is spanakopita, which is commonly referred to in the states as spinach pie. It’s a pie made from flakey phyllo dough stuffed with spinach and some […]
by Jay Erisman, EQ Wine and Spirits Manager
As soon as our marvelous regulatory bureaucracy legalized the sale of absinthe last year, it was only a matter of time before America’s intrepid craft distillers took up the challenge of the Green Fairy. Now our first American absinthe has hit the shelf here in Bellevue. It’s Sirène […]
ReMARKable Palate #151: Greek Cheese with the Greek Gourmand
This week, I chat with Sam Sotiropoulos, the Greek Gourmand, who shares recipes and reflections on Greek food, culture, and history on his blog at greekgourmand.blogspot.com. Sam gives us a primer on Greek cheeses, helping us to go beyond feta, and distinguish between the many fine […]
Sometimes the weather isn’t right for outside gardening. Sometimes you don’t have access to a garden. Sometimes you want to try something new to get your kids interested in growing things. Here are three things you can grow without leaving your house. And three other things you can cook when you’ve finished gardening.
windowsill herbs
Dig up […]