We are now in the grand epicenter of Meyer lemon season, which makes me all gooey with delight. I love lemons maybe more than any single food, maybe even more than my iphone. It is definitely my dessert flavor of choice (yes, more than chocolate). And Meyer lemons are the cashmere of the lemon world; [...]
Luc to go, for real
Thierry Rautureau, famed “Chef in the Hat” owner of Rovers restaurant here in Seattle, was one of the guests on our radio show yesterday. We talked a lot about his new casual dining spot, Luc, set to open in the Madison Valley neighborhood in a month or so. It will offer [...]
According to Bon Appetit, vegetarian parties are the trend for 2010. And what a good fit for all of the things that light my lamp. Healthy. Sustainable (or at least, could be). No worries about how the animal or fish was treated. No need for special dishes for the vegetarians. And, usually, it costs lots [...]
I was inspired to write this post up by my newly-scheduled martini festivities in Florida next month. The photographer who shot my cocktail book, Colleen Duffley, has opened a remarkable art gallery/salon/event space on the gulf coast of Florida called Studio b. I’ve been invited to sign books and create a special “pink martini” for [...]
Consider making one of the elegant chocolate treats below for that special person who inspires you with feelings of love: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Martinis.
Because many chocolates and wines are delicious when enjoyed together, and if ever there was a time when chocolate is on everyone’s mind, it’s February, this post looks at the synergy of flavors that can be achieved when these two “healthy” treats are served together wisely.
Danu Tours presents A Taste of Bali with Guest Chef Nicole Aloni. Join us for this exotic adventure in February 2011!
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KKNW 1150AM: 8am, first Monday of each month
Along with my co-hosts Jamie Peha and Anne Nisbet, I am presenting an exciting new radio program — TableTalk: Radio That Tastes Good. This lively, interactive show, on KKNW, will be live from 8 to 9 a.m. the first Monday of each month. Check out an article about [...]
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Nicole partnered with Debi Lily (Oprah’s event planner) to discuss Cooking Clubs, the collaborative strategy for families to get great meals on the table for less money. More than 16 television stations from around the country tapped the duo for live interviews.
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