Jens Visits Seattle 2024

It’s not summer without a visit from my brother Jens.

Seattle WA, summer menu, tour seattle, restaurants, restaurant reviewKaren TripsonAugust 13, 2024Atoma, Flint Creek Cattle Co, Cafe Campagne, Sosio's vegetables, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Center fountain, Jeff Stonehill author, The Salmon House by Jeff Stonehill, Calder, Arneson

Waz Japanese Kaiseki Menu

The Japanese restaurant Wa’z in Seattle is a unique tasting menu experience. Chef Hiro Tawara delivers a new menu every month to keep you coming back.

Seattle WA, Kaiseki menu, JapaneseKaren TripsonJuly 10, 2022tasting menu, japanese omelet, wagyu, shishimi, nigiri, sushi, dashi, sake, eel, urchin, shishito peppers

L'Oursin Seattle is Stellar

When you’re lusting after French food go to L’Orsin Seattle.

appetizer, bistro, French, Seattle WA, restaurants, restaurant reviewKaren TripsonMarch 12, 2022foie gras, canard, sweetbreads, ris de veau, armagnac, kuri squash, northwest salmon, northwest sturgeon, Loursin seattle

Il Terrazzo Carmine - Italian Fine Dining in Seattle

For a special occasion in Seattle, Il Terrazo Carmine offers excellent food, wine, atmosphere and service. The gnocchi, cioppino and ossobuco are recommended.

restaurants, seafood stew, Seattle WA, sparkling wines, Italian restaurant, Cioppino, classic method sparklingKaren TripsonJuly 15, 2021fine dining, italian food, Contratto blanc de blanc, Loire Valley cremant, Alta Langa Appellation, Piedmont Italy.., Seattle italian restaurant, the cooking class in Budapest, ossobuco, gnocchi, ravioli pesce

Hot Weather Cooking

When it’s stupid hot outside, cook ahead so you can enjoy cold food whenever you’re hungry. Roast chicken, chopped vegetable salad and ranch potato salad.

do in advance, make ahead, Seattle WA, summer menu, hot weather foodKaren TripsonJune 25, 2021ranch dressing, hidden valley ranch dressing, oven roasted chicken, ranch potato salad, Mike Vrobel, Dad cooks dinner

Women's University Club Lecture

I was delighted to be invited to speak at the Women’s University Club in Seattle. It is an old school containing education organization and social club. It’s a lovely place to take classes, be entertained and enjoy fine dining.

Chicken Mole for the Block Party

Another good time and good food with the neighbors!

Basque Books for Research for The Cooking Class in San Sebastian

I read many books about the Basques for The Cooking Class in San Sebastian.

Special Menu for New Friends

Entertaining is not always your dear old friends or family. How do you reciprocate when you’ve been wined and dined by people you don't know very well?

My Paris Kitchen: Lunch with David Lebovitz

I feel like I saw him at his last small club appearance and the next time he comes to town it will be a stadium show.

appetizer, Cookbooks, Event, Seattle WA, WritersKaren TripsonApril 30, 2014David Lebovitz, boat street cafe, Queen Anne Books, Renee Erickson, My Paris Kitchen, Grand Aioli, Duck Terrine, Bay Leaf Pound Cake, Tariquet Cotes du Gascogne Blanc

Lark Style Savoy Cocktail Party

The longest running reading, tasting or cooking group I have ever participated in is loosely titled "Savoy". Originally named after Harry Craddock's book of prohibition era cocktail recipes served at the Savoy Hotel in London, we've since moved through that and on to The PDT Cocktail Book or...