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Author: Chanteuse Designs
Healthy reminder on pesticides and fruits and veggies.
This is a great visual reminder when shopping of what really not to eat. Especially when it comes to some surprisingly glorified veggies. Thanks The Food Network Revolution and my friend John for passing this along. The 12 most pesticide-contaminated foods (Infographic) Feb 14, 2015 Pesticides have been linked to cancer, developmental disabilities, endocrine disruption,…
Valentine’s Day aprons……Reversible, fun and a limited supply
Hi Everyone, We will be at Pikes Place tomorrow, February 13th, with a limited supply of those lovely Valentines aprons which are reversible, fun and oh so yummy. See you there and a very Happy Valentine Day to all. Cook up something utterly delicious. Bon Appétit.
Cheesy Garlic Beer Breadsticks…….tasty!
Since we had that beer in the house we kept finding recipes that we could use it all up. Yeah finally! THIS was really fun and yummy. I love bread but have never made bread sticks, or at least it’s been awhile if I have. It’s so easy and perfect for the party plate. You…
Beer Waffles……who knew!
Who knew you could use your leftover beer for waffles. (Does beer expire??) I was looking for some fancy Belgium Waffles to make but realized I didn’t have the time to make this really buttery sugary Snooty concoction and then stumbled upon this. Cheaters written all over it. Time savers dream. These were good. Not…
Vintage Bicycle Apron available for a limited time!
It’s BaaaaaaaaacK! Yes indeed, that very favorite Vintage Bicycle apron is back for a very limited time. I am going to let those in the know get first shot at it as many of you don’t live near Seattle and wouldn’t know it’s returned! It went so quickly last time it made my head spin!!…
Je Suis Charlie
It is such a sad affair. RIP Charlie, rest in peace. To freedom of expression, truth and peace on earth. May we see this in our lifetimes. Signing off with a heavy heart. Chanteuse Designs
Pumpkin Bread
It’s that time of year again and though I have been making this Pumpkin Bread for eons, discovered a new-er recipe from Mad About Maida. It’s an old post, but a good one. The only different thing I did was add 1 teaspoon of vanilla. I couldn’t find my tried and true old family recipe,…
Octopus Aprons, too scary to believe! Jacques Cousteau would’ve wanted one!
Come see these rockin Octopus Aprons with the coolest tentacles and eyes!! Will scare your creepiest Halloween hooligans this year!!! Not just for Halloween either. Jacques Cousteau would’ve worn one I’m sure, he was totally cool!! Found Only here at Pike Place Market! Booo!
Plum Almond Cake from Rustic Italian
My darling neighbors brought me some beautiful plums. The best I think I have eaten in years and hand picked from a friend’s tree. I couldn’t wait to try this gorgeous Plum Almond Cake I found from “Cream Puffs in Venice” blog, darling food blog who got it from Domenica Marchetti’s , “Rustic Italian” cookbook.…
101 Best Farmers Mkts in America 2014 – Seattle’s Pike Place #1;-)
#1 Pike Place Farmers Market (Seattle) Sitting on the Puget Sound waterfront, the Pike Place Farmers Market has been around since 1907, when its first opening was considered “one of the greatest days in the history of Seattle” and was intended to connect locals with the farmers who were growing and producing their food. Filled with…
Pear Butter…..and my Pear Tree
I love my pear tree. It’s over 100 years old and if it could only talk!! It’s pear season and we are having pear pie, pear sauce, and yummy pear pasta! Here’s all you do for Pear Butter, which I under cooked and just made sauce. Healthier. ;-) Pear Butter Ingredients 3 lbs. ripe pears,…
Oh Captain my Captain……and the Pacific Ocean
Not one of my typical update posts, but I believe important. First still reeling from the loss of a very amazing human being who apparently took his life this week. So tragic, and sadly what we hoped would be so unnecessary. But my heart and thoughts go out to his wife and his family. I…
Hello Brazil from Seattle, and not sleepless either ;-)
It was only last year when I noticed I still was not reaching the South American continent with my website. Then, low and behold this year Brazil and Chile seems to have taken notice. Hmmm, much notice. Now, we here know that when that usually happens, as it does in the Bay Area and Los…
Fig and Almond Frangipane Tart…….ohhh la la!
As you all know, I Adore marzipan so when I bought some beautiful figs and discovered this tart from Spoon Feast it was instant love! It’s easy to put together and is really elegant if I do say so myself. I had it cooled and warm from the oven. BOTH are incredible. Here’s all you…