Meant to put this up earlier. Here's a nice Q&A that I did last week with Danielle Dreger-Babbitt. My favorite part of the interview: SBE: Favorite place to eat in Seattle?KF: Anywhere that I'm dining with my husband, Mike. If you're not familiar with Seattle Book Examiner, … [Read more...] about Seattle Book Examiner interview
Grandma’s yeast pacakes
My mother has been experimenting with various recipes in an attempt to replicate my Swedish great-grandmother's yeast pancakes. My mother says that her grandmother woke at dawn and made pancakes; if you slept in, you didn't get any. Apparently, the pancakes were worth getting … [Read more...] about Grandma’s yeast pacakes
The Curious Revelations of Olde Cookbooks
As part of my research for the second book, I've been reviewing some old-time cookbooks. This morning, I'm looking at some that belonged to Lisa's grandmother. Vintage cookbooks offer an interesting snapshot of the culinary trends and habits of their time. Consider the "Unusual … [Read more...] about The Curious Revelations of Olde Cookbooks
IACP preview event in Seattle
This time, it's personal.For those of you who know me, I spend a lot of time working with the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). I volunteer as the head of the Food Writers, Editors & Publishers section, and this year agreed to be on the programming … [Read more...] about IACP preview event in Seattle
Recipe: Spicy Creole Shrimp with Pasta
Years ago, I did a cooking class event with a special menu titled "Lunch from the French Quarter." I taught a gumbo recipe from my book, The Sharper Your Knife. I developed the recipe below based on a dish that I had in New Orleans during a rushed trip to the Crescent City during … [Read more...] about Recipe: Spicy Creole Shrimp with Pasta
