Saturday, May 25, 2013

may 25, 2013 newt!

my friend alex picked up this fellow on the trail. good thing he's wearing gloves, as rough-skinned newts (taricha granulosa) harbor a neurotoxin (tetrododoxin), which is the same bad stuff found in fugu!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

may 19, 2013 breakfast prep

eggs from three sisters, artichoke hearts, basil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted asparagus, bacon - these are a few of my favorite things, and they're going into this week's frittata!

prior to going into the frittata, bacon needs to be fried, and asparagus needs to be tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper, and roasted in the oven. sunday nights are busy but fragrant around here!

Saturday, May 18, 2013

may 18, 2013 dinner

we picked up a few cuts of meat from three sisters farm on whidbey island last weekend, and decided to try the tri-tips with mel's insanely delicious moroccan dipping sauce, as well as brussels wrapped in foil in the campfire. the perfect meal!

Friday, May 10, 2013

may 10, 2013 dinner

the first camping trip of the season calls for grilled salmon! we live in a tiny apartment with no room for a grill, so camping brings out a whole new side of food for us. accompanied by brussel sprouts seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, wrapped in foil, and allowed to ponder life's deeper meaning in the campfire coals for a good half hour or so.