Kelsey Ganes
A recent graduate of the University of Washington, Kelsey has been a foodie since she first picked up a cookbook at the ripe old age of 9. When she is not experimenting in the kitchen or tracking down Seattle's coolest new restaurant, she is behind the lens of a Canon dSLR, photographing everything that crosses her path.
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August 29, 2011
Red beans, black beans, canellini beans, garbanzo beans, green beans - with so many available varieties, fresh and dried, what is more perfect for summer than these simple no-cook or one-pot recipes...
August 28, 2011
One of my favorite types of breads, banana bread is a food bursting with nostalgia. Packed with natural fiber and potassium, whole grains and nuts, banana bread makes a tasty breakfast, afternoon...
August 28, 2011
Ever wondered how to preserve lemons? Or how to use them? This Morrocan staple is relatively quick and easy to prepare and has such a wide variety of uses. Here's a super awesome video explaining...
August 28, 2011
With Irene now classified as a Tropical Storm, break out the hurricane glasses and let's make ourselves a perfect storm! The Hurricane began life in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the 1940s...
August 27, 2011
One of the worst moments of my young life was when I realized that having Celiac disease meant no more Chinese take out. No more hot and sour soup, almond chicken, egg rolls -- not take out, anyway....
August 27, 2011
What says summer better than homemade lemonade? From lemonade stands run by the kids on the corner to frozen blended lemonade drinks (I'm looking at you, Starbucks), there's something about...
August 27, 2011
Have you ever spilled a drink while dancing? While gesturing wildly during an intense conversation? When someone stumbled into you with a "Sorry man!"? Well no more! The Party Glass by...
August 27, 2011
Thai cooking has many virtues: in addition to being often naturally gluten free, dairy free and on the whole it's quick and easy! Red, green and yellow curries can be made from scratch or using a...
August 26, 2011
What can be better for an intimate dinner, family meal or neighborhood cookout than fresh (gluten free!) fish? Grilled, baked or sauteed, the possibilites are endless! From classic summer fare like...
August 26, 2011
Straight from the creative geniuses at The Deli Garage, now you can bling up your fruits, veggies, cheescake, portherhouse steak -- transforming them into edible gold or silver objects. Using ...
August 26, 2011
Happy Friday everyone! Here are this week's 5 fabulous gluten free recipes - have a great weekend! Quinoa Salad with Blueberries, Strawberries and Watermelon This fresh summer salad is bursting...
August 25, 2011
Piero Lugano, a 63 year old Italian native artist-come-winemaker, has begun making wine - underwater! Lugano began selling wine in Chiavari (on the Italian Riviera) in 1978 but quickly realized that...
August 25, 2011
The Bloody Mary has a long and interesting story - and now, a poptail! A classic brunch cocktail and hangover cure, the Bloody Mary began life as a non-alcoholic "cocktail" made from a...
August 25, 2011
A classic homemade Italian dessert! Literally "cooked cream" panna cotta is incredibly simple to make and even easier to enjoy. A cross between crème brûlée (without the brûlée) and flan,...
August 24, 2011
Tender and lean, lamb is one of my favorite meats - just as versatile as beef and almost as many different forms (chops, rack, leg or shoulder, ground, etc,) what's not to love? A little bit more...
August 24, 2011
Fresh canned tomatoes are one fantastic way to capture summer flavors and preserve them all year long! While of course, homegrown or heirloom tomatoes will yield the best results, using storebought...
August 24, 2011
Easily on the list of all-time best comfort foods, a good brownie can be hard to come by. Cake-y or fudgy, with or without nuts, frosted or plain - which kind of brownie are you? Mexican Spiced...
August 24, 2011
This summer, artisan jams are all the rage - take your standard jam recipe, add herbs and spices, and voila! Combinations like Port & Cardamom or Saffron & Rose will spice up your jam in no...
August 23, 2011
Well folks, it looks like bacon is, well, the new bacon and its popularity never ceases. With everything from maple bacon ice cream (and doughnuts!) to the American classic: the Double-Bacon...
August 23, 2011
In addition to being one of my favorite foods, garlic is also the star of the show at the Chehalis Garlic Festival this weekend in Chehalis, WA. With tons of fun garlicky events, what better way to...
August 23, 2011
A native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, durian fruit is regarded as the King of Fruits in many parts of southeast Asia. Known for its incredibly thorny exterior and unique aroma, durian...
August 22, 2011
What better way to get your kids their veggies than in a super moist, insanely delicious breafast bread? With cacao nibs, applesauce, walnuts and of course - zucchini! - all allergy-friendly, too!...
August 22, 2011
Some say that Italian cuisine is the ultimate comfort food! You may be thinking, "But Italian food is all about cheese and meat and --- stuff that's not vegan!" Ahh, but that's just...
August 22, 2011
Risotto, a Northern Italian rice dish, is one of my all-time favorite foods -- and now it's vegan too! Naturally gluten free, risotto begins with Arborio rice that is first sauteed until golden...
August 21, 2011
Apple Lavender Muffins Lightly fruity and floral, a perfect breakfast or brunch idea! Lavender Mini Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Filling Try making your own lemon curd! Lavender Lemonade A perfect...
