http://kathycasey.com/blog Get the dish with Kathy Casey Mon, 12 May 2008 15:58:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sunday May 18th eight NW chefs will be gathering gotether to create a 6-course dinner at the Grand Hyatt Seattle to benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Tickets are $250 per person. Click here for ticket infomation. Chefs Mike Davis (26 Brix, in Walla Walla), Robin Leventhal (Crave), Russell Lowell (Russell’s), ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/05/12/a-tasty-seattle-dinner-benefitting-cancer-research/ You all remember Aaron Brown don't you? The newman extraordinaire from Seattle that went on to CNN? Well, now Aaron is on NPR, and he invited me to be a guest on his show, The Aaron Brown Show. Aaron and I had a great time chatting, and if you are a fan ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/05/10/aaron-brown-and-kathy-casey-on-npr/ MENU Orange, Endive, Watercress and Walnut Salad with Chevre Crostini Grilled Salmon with Herbed Sweet Onions "Green" Rice Prima Vera with Asparagus, Peas & Pods Roasted Rhubarb Honey Mousse Suggested wine with dinner: Chinook Sauvignon Blanc Do ahead's: Up to 2 days in advance—for the salad make the dressing and toast the walnuts, for the dessert ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/05/08/a-dlicious-mother%e2%80%99s-day-dinner-as-heard-on-komo-radio/ Over the weekend the Chicago Tribune Magazine ran one of my pitcher recipes, you can read it here. I love pitcher drinks for easy entertaining.  While cruising around on the web this weekend I ran across this, edible googly eyes! Don't you just love it? I'm already imagining all the cookies that ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/05/05/short-thoughts/ The morel is a spring delight and one of the richest tasting mushrooms. Just a little will do you in a recipe for their flavor is intense. One year while pulling out of the driveway, I almost leapt from the car as I spied a big fat morel popping out ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/05/01/fresh-spring-morel-mushrooms-%e2%80%93-tips-and-recipes-as-heard-on-komo-radio/ Check out my interview with Yelp. If you don't already use yelp you absolutely should. It is essential for navigating your way not only around Seattle's culinary scene, but for all sorts of businesses from boutiques to blow outs. I love the community of regular readers, writing honest reviews of ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/04/28/kathy-casey-on-yelp/ Mojitos are  the classic cocktail originating from Cuba. Now one of the most ordered cocktails. Shake up one of these refreshing drinks for your next get-together. Classic Mojito Makes 1 drink 3 large sprigs fresh mint 2 ounces white rum 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup* Splash of chilled soda water Tear the mint sprigs ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/04/23/mojitos-as-heard-on-dishing-with-kathy-casey-on-komo/ The price of a plane ticket, hotel, and the dollar to euro conversion alone is reason enough to hang up a dream of a vacation in Paris. Sad, no? Instead, pick up an Edith Piaf CD, a nice bottle of Burgundy and cozy up with Alexander Lobrano’s new book, "Hungry ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/04/22/book-review-hungry-for-paris/ Today is the first show I am doing with KOMO radio station in Seattle. It will air live today at 4:14 pm pacific time and then will be repeated at 6:15. Lisa Brooks, Eric Slocum will be dishing it up with me today about the first of the season asparagus.  I ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/04/17/asparagus-as-heard-on-dishing-with-kathy-casey-on-komo/ Are you ready Seattle? I'm going to be on KOMO News Radio AM 1000 this Thursday at 4:15 and 6:15 with afternoon hosts Lisa Brooks and Eric Slocum for a weekly feature called “Dishing with Kathy Casey.” I'm super excited. I love to dish about food, and I have a great ... http://kathycasey.com/blog/2008/04/17/kathy-on-komo/