Monthly Archives: June 2014

As I watched Olaiya put this sandwich together, I had a moment of “I’m not worthy!” It is so elegant. Yes there are many steps, but look at it! I can’t wait for that invitation when someone says, “Can you bring a dish to a picnic?” I am showing up with this roulade – it […]

I love the irony of this recipe. It is elegant and it is a burger at the same time. You can serve this recipe whenever you are looking for a recipe that will satisfy and surprise at the same time. The relish is perfect with the duck and adds another layer to flavor profile: sweet […]

Our crisp dry Tieton Blend Cider has always paired well with seafood. This easy to prepare crab sandwich served on pretzel bread is the perfect pairing for this cider. Everyone loves crab and making a sandwich with it is such a treat. The salt from the bread marries with the tang of lemon dressing and […]

This is the taco for company! I have made this recipe over and over and everyone always loves it. It’s the chipotle sauce that makes it, and really how can you go wrong with salmon. It’s the kind of taco that drips down your arm – you are warned. Makes 12 Tortillas; Serves 6 This […]

I asked friend and Seattle freelance chef Olaiya Land to help me with the creation of several salads to pair with our ciders. She pulled flavor notes from each of our ciders and I pulled recipes that I wanted to reference. When we came together in my kitchen to start creating, we approached each salad, […]