by Kate Otterstrom | Jan 8, 2023 | Food, Gluten Free
Every year on New Year’s Eve, we have a tradition of our “Around the World” dinner. This was born of the need to celebrate the new year before midnight when our children were really small. We talk about different countries who have already celebrated the new year and...
by Kate Otterstrom | Nov 18, 2022 | Food, Gluten Free
Charcuterie boards are incredibly popular ways to present appetizers these days. The pops of color and groupings of many delectable treats make them both visually and gustatorily appealing. They are the perfect pre-dinner nosh, unless one of your guests happens to...
by Kate Otterstrom | Nov 10, 2022 | 60 Minute Meals, Food, Gluten Free
I did not particularly gravitate towards enchiladas as a little girl. When my parents took me and Kleine out for Mexican food, I tended to gravitate toward the crunchy tacos with a side of rice and refried beans. My feelings about them didn’t really change until I...
by Kate Otterstrom | Nov 8, 2022 | 40 Minute Meals, Food, Gluten Free
Autumn took a long time coming to the Pacific Northwest this year. The trees were mostly still green until a few weeks ago, when their leaves yielded to the cooling weather and quit producing chlorophyll. The bright red, yellow, and orange leaves put me in mind of...
by Kate Otterstrom | Oct 26, 2022 | 40 Minute Meals, Food, Gluten Free
I love a good clam chowder. As a little girl, I liked to order a bucket of steamer clams when my family went to a seafood restaurant. I loved to pry the tender clams from the shells with the cute little fork that was provided. And I really loved dipping the clams in...