Just kidding, I only like the fruits of your labor. The fruits of eight months of Portland drizzle. Rathermore (that’s right), your glorious fresh fruits and vegetables. Come on, weirdo summer, let’s get through the heat wave and onwards to heirloom tomatoes and spin the color wheel of bell peppers, eggplant and cauliflower! Here are … Continue reading »
Category Archives: isa's new book
checking in with the test kitchen
Recipe testing for Post Punk Kitchen books has been a mainstay in my kitchen during the past few years. I learn new things, my palate expands, there’s always something to look forward to, and always an idea for dinner. Most recently, I’ve been testing for Isa’s upcoming Healthy/Weightloss cookbook. How cool, right!?! I don’t know … Continue reading »
back to portlandia, once again
Flowers Restaurant, Seattle once again, I’m back after a bit out of town. this time, it was for a few days in Seattle. while I was there, I decided my next realistic dream job involves frequent travel and keeping Portland as my home base. I certainly can’t afford to travel recreationally as much as I’d like, and I’m … Continue reading »
there’s a recipe for tangerine teriyaki sauce in this post
Tangerine Teriyaki Soba with Tofu, Cabbage and Spinach I’m giving myself a little pat on the back because this was the best clean-out-the-fridge dinner I’ve made in a while. Really, I’m giving Isa a pat on the back, because I was clearly inspired by test recipes I’ve made for her new book. It’s such a … Continue reading »
Retrospect
It’s time to be all retrospective and stuff. Twentyten is upon us, and this time of year marks the anniversary of this food blog’s creation on Blogger in 2005. To celebrate and culminate, I picked some photos from my favorite posts of the past year on Get Sconed! – The year of the move! I attempted … Continue reading »
From the PPK test kitchen: Pasta con Broccoli & Blackened Tofu
I’m totally thrilled when I have hermit time and can pour myself into a cooking project. It’s a nice, personal break from my constant restaurant and cart adventures. Case in point, last weekend, testing recipes for Isa Moskowtiz’s new book. Pasta Con Broccoli. A lower-fat take on a classic, served with whole wheat linguine. As … Continue reading »