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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October 21, 2011

hot cocoa

If you're milk/dairy free or vegan, you know how difficult it can be to recreate this deliciously comfort fall favorite at home! Non-dairy milks can often be gritty or grainy and can contain way...

October 21, 2011

hot chocolate with foam heart

Now that it's officially hot chocolate season, it's time to indulge in a variety of variations on this cold weather classic! From classic cocoa to holiday peppermint, white chocolate, salted...

October 21, 2011

french bread

Barbara Quinn's latest article, published this morning in the Vancouver Sun, goes over basic Celiac facts in a simple Q&A format. From oats and beer to carb-heavy diets for atheletes, this...

October 20, 2011

cocktail martini The Vampire

Perfect for Halloween entertaining, these 3 creepy vampire themed cocktails will capitvate your guests without bleeding you dry!  Vampire's Eclipse This sweet treat is a layered combo of...

October 20, 2011

corpse reviver shot cocktail

If you want a creepy cocktail to serve at the adults only table of your haunted house, the Corpse Revivor Shot is it! The Corpse Reviver family of cocktails were quite popular around the turn of the...

October 20, 2011

goggly eye diy

If you're like me, you don't decorate edible treats with inedible pieces: i.e. plastic craft eyes. If my monster cupcakes are going to have eyeballs, then they're going to be creepy and...

October 19, 2011

chicken pot pie pocket pie hand pie single serving individual

As a single girl who loves (gluten free) chicken pot pie, I was super excited to see this recipe! Instead of making a family sized chicken pot pie, you can make 4 individual handheld pocket pies and...

October 19, 2011

Halloween treats

Here are 3 more terrifying Halloween treats to tantalize your guests! Serve severed fingers as a starter, hand out mummified candy bars to your trick or treaters or serve up a spooky Black Forest...

October 19, 2011

perfect cupcakes every time!

If you're like me, baking cupcakes can be an anxiety inducing affair. I never know if my cupcakes are going to become round mounds of cakey goodness, or fall flat and sulk in their little paper...

October 19, 2011

Lily Vanilli's Zombie At My Cupcake Book and Treats

Lily Vanilli (aka Lily Jones), founder of the up and coming Lily Vanilli Bakery in London and "baker to the stars" has published a creeptacular Halloween cookbook of zombified cupcake...

October 18, 2011

baklava phyllo dessert

In case it wasn't clear yet, I'm on a Greek cooking kick this week! Check out these 3 fabulously gluten free Greek dessert ideas!  Gluten Free Greek Almond Cookies - Kourabiethes These...

October 17, 2011

sushi california roll earrings

Want to show off your love of food? Broadcast your inner foodie? Know someone who does? Here are 5 fabulous Etsy finds to help you out! California Roll Earrings (seen above!) Sushi Platter Ring...

October 17, 2011

eggplants

Baba ghanoush is a super simple Mediterranean dip/condiment/spread that you should definitely know and love! Made from roasted eggplant, tahini (sesame paste) and a few other ingredients, you can...

October 17, 2011

dolmades

Greek food is extremely high on my list of "all time favorite" ethnic cuisines! While it can be a little seafood heavy, the combination of fresh ingredients and simple cooking methods makes...

October 16, 2011

wingstop style lemon pepper chicken wings

For those of you who love Wingstop style Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings (seen above) as much as this couple does, this video is for you! These finger lickin' fried wings aren't exactly the...

October 16, 2011

potato leek soup

Soups and stews are serious autumn eats - easy to prepare, cook and store (or freeze!), sometimes there's nothing better on a chilly autumn or winter night than a warm bowl of homemade soup! Here...

October 16, 2011

French Toast

French toast is a classic breakfast comfort food. Perfect for rainy mornings, special occasions, breakfast in bed or a special brunch, sometime's there's nothing better than this lovely...

October 15, 2011

chili

It's officially chili season! One of my favorite comfort foods, this quick and easy stew is perfect for the crock pot or slowcooker -- toss in your ingredients, press a button and walk away. Come...

October 15, 2011

shepherd's pie

Shepherd's Pie is one of my favorite autumn/winter meals. Easy to assemble and even easier to eat, this savory pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This simple recipe is gluten free and milk/dairy...

October 15, 2011

French toast with cherries

French toast is probably the quintessential breakfast comfort food - it screams breakfast in bed, sleeping in late, going out for brunch - and now, it also screams "gluten free"! The key to...

October 14, 2011

pumpkin swirl cheesecake

I know I'm about to commit a gross generalization, but I've never met someone who doesn't like cheesecake. Whether homemade or from a restaurant, I've yet to meet a dinner date that...

October 14, 2011

chocolate chip pumpkin cookies

Pumpkin cookies are one of autumn's little pleasures! Easy to make and bake, cookies are a great way to let your little kitchen helpers (i.e. kids) in on the action. All of these recipes are...

October 14, 2011

homemade pumpkin pie with decorative leaf crust

Jules Shepard, author of Nearly Normal Cooking For Gluten-Free Eating, Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy and the gluten...

October 13, 2011

chocolate bundt cake

Happy National Dessert Day (Oct. 13th 2011)! Here are 6 fabulously sweet and sensational recipes to try! Enjoy! Spicy Bittersweet Chocolate Cake- Gluten Free This simple, flourless cake is rich and...

October 13, 2011

fresh pomegranate

This week's Thirsty Thursday theme falls back on my favorite fall fruit: pomegranate. While they ripen throughout the year, the United States doesn't usually see commercial pomegranate crops...

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