Potato Risotto Recipe

Serves 8 as side dish or under protein. We did halibut & asparagus. 2 pounds gold potatoes diced finely-your ideal risotto shape 1 yellow/white onion or 3 shallots- your preference 1/2 cup Heavy cream or whipping cream- pre whip 2 tablespoons Butter-softened at room temp 2 3/4 cups of stock- chicken or veggie If you […]

French Onion Soup

It’s hard for me to write up a list of ingredients and amounts because I am always adding a dash of this a dash of that! Soup Ingredients: 5 sweet onions 8 cups of beef broth (2 cartons) I tried one low sodium and 1 regular but I ended up just adding more salt 1 […]

Stacks Burgers, Shakes, & Fries

SRW at Grappa

It’s always a treat to have Grappa so close to my place. I went for the first night of Seattle Restaurant Week on Sunday, October 15th and it lasts until Thursday, November 2nd. There are over 165 Seattle restaurants participating offering 3 course meals for $33. This is considered a steal at some of the restaurants […]

Dinner at Grappa

Last week on a warm summer night I was sitting at home and I decided that a glass of wine and an appetizer sounded nice (when does it not?). Grappa came to mind because it was right down the street from me and I have always had pleasant experiences there. The decision was made! I […]