I really enjoy reading Ron Judd’s weekly column that appears in the Seattle Times.  His writing style is always funny and I can actually SEE what he is saying…you know how you can play the scene along in your head while you’re reading it?  I love that.  Anyway, today’s insight into playing tennis was hilarious.  […]

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Most accurate tax form out there!!!
Thought for the day:
As income tax time approaches, did you ever notice that when you put the two words “The” and “IRS” together…it spells “THEIRS”?

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Bill and Sam, two elderly friends, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels and discuss world problems. One day Bill didn’t show up. Sam didn’t think much about it and figured maybe he had a cold or something. But after Bill hadn’t shown up for a […]

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1/28 Mercury in Retrograde
As of January 28th Mercury - our messenger, communications, and transportation expert - is in retrograde. He appears to be moving backwards in the heavens. Don’t be alarmed! He does this about three times a year to see if we’re paying attention. In case we weren’t paying attention… he gives […]

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With Super Bowl coming up…HELLO! Chips and Dip???? You can forget the health-conscious blog I put up earlier! :O)
When roasted, garlic becomes golden and buttery soft, with a delicate nutty flavor. Here, the roasted cloves are blended into a dip that is enhanced with a medley of fresh herbs.
Roasted Garlic and Herb […]

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Spinach and Feta LasagnaServes 12
Spinach filling:
2 pounds spinach, washed and trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Tomato sauce:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and […]

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Northern Italian LasagnaServes 12
Meat sauce:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 thin slices prosciutto, cut into shreds
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
Bechamel sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 […]

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Pasta & Co. Black Bean Lasagna
Serves 6 to 8 Rice mixture:
1 can (15 ounces) black beans
2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
Heaping ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup frozen corn, thawed, rinsed and drained but not cooked
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable stock
1/3 cup […]

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It’s hard to predict how a wine will age
Paul Gregutt
Special to the Seattle Times
Pick of the Week
Peter Lehmann 2005 Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon; $15. Cabernet sauvignons from Down Under rarely rise to the top of any tasting in this price range, as this one, to my surprise, has done. It opens up firmly, with flavors of […]

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Super Bowl stats — about the snacks
By Charles Stuart Platkin
Syndicated columnist of the Seattle Times
Need some motivation to eat a bit better on Super Bowl Sunday? Remember these equivalents:
• Three tortilla chips with seven-layer dip = 15.5 minutes climbing the stadium stairs
• A bowl of chili = running 100 football fields
• Two pieces of fried […]

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