Food and Drink

Mild and comforting wild mushroom risotto is stirred slowly as stock and mushrooms are added. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Risotto to get lost in

This wild mushroom risotto is mild and comforting

Mild and comforting wild mushroom risotto is stirred slowly as stock and mushrooms are added. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
These labor-intensive pierogies can be made in large batches and frozen for future meals. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Pierogies — Europe’s beloved carb

My recipe is for a savory potato, onion and cheese filled version that will make any carb-lover smile.

These labor-intensive pierogies can be made in large batches and frozen for future meals. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Candy pecans make a sweet snack to enjoy on excursions. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Road trip reimagined

Candied pecans accompany more subdued wandering

Candy pecans make a sweet snack to enjoy on excursions. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Sweet and tart cranberry pecan oat bars are photographed. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Cranberries to match the bright colors of fall

Delicious cranberry pecan oat bars are sweet and tart

Sweet and tart cranberry pecan oat bars are photographed. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Bulkogi Stew, a mixture of beef steak, potato starch noodles, green onions and broth, is enjoyed as part of the Korean harvest festival, Chuseok. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

A hearty stew to celebrate harvest and loved ones

Bulkogi Stew makes for a perfect drizzly Chuseok in Alaska

Bulkogi Stew, a mixture of beef steak, potato starch noodles, green onions and broth, is enjoyed as part of the Korean harvest festival, Chuseok. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
This German chocolate cake is rich and decadent and looks beautiful with a sparkling candle on top. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

On the strawberry patch: A rich cake for a rich life

German chocolate cake celebrates a life well lived

This German chocolate cake is rich and decadent and looks beautiful with a sparkling candle on top. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Rosemary bread. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

Bread: Simple, yet sensitive

For something so simple, bread sure is easy to ruin. I’ve made easily a hundred loaves at home in my life, and every time the… Continue reading

Rosemary bread. (Photo by Tressa Dale)
Jam brightens up any plate. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

Jammin’

An excellent way to preserve berries

Jam brightens up any plate. (Photo by Tressa Dale)
This version of Swedish meatballs features larger meatballs made of all beef instead of the traditional beef/pork combination. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Meatballs and weddings

When my husband and I got married, Swedish meatballs were served as part of our dinner spread

This version of Swedish meatballs features larger meatballs made of all beef instead of the traditional beef/pork combination. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
The procedure for this quick kimchi is much less labor-intensive than the traditional whole head method, and takes less time to ferment, making it ideal for first time kimchi-makers. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Garden fail — but kitchen win nonetheless

This quick kimchi technique is less labor-intensive than the traditional method

The procedure for this quick kimchi is much less labor-intensive than the traditional whole head method, and takes less time to ferment, making it ideal for first time kimchi-makers. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Homemade garlic naan is served with a meal of palak tofu, butter chicken, basmati rice and cucumber salad. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

On the strawberry patch: Naan for a crowd

When it comes to feeding a group, planning is key

Homemade garlic naan is served with a meal of palak tofu, butter chicken, basmati rice and cucumber salad. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Sugar cookies are decorated with flowers of royal icing. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Blooming sugar cookies

These sugar cookies are perfectly soft and delicious, easy to make, and the dough can be made long in advance

Sugar cookies are decorated with flowers of royal icing. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Bavarian cream and berries can make any low-key dinner feel fancy. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

On the strawberry patch: Not-so-wild nights

Bavarian cream and berries offer something special for low-key gatherings

Bavarian cream and berries can make any low-key dinner feel fancy. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Freshly dug clams are blended into a creamy chowder of potatoes, onions, shallots, meat and spices. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

On the strawberry patch: Very special clam chowder

Passing down hard-earned knowledge of the land

Freshly dug clams are blended into a creamy chowder of potatoes, onions, shallots, meat and spices. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Unlike other kimchi that requires days of fermentation and hours of work, this can be made in less than one hour start to finish. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

On the strawberry patch: Acrylic, radishes and inspiration

This crunchy, fiery kimchi can be made in an hour and is ready to eat overnight

Unlike other kimchi that requires days of fermentation and hours of work, this can be made in less than one hour start to finish. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Chewy and sweet the macaroons are done in 30 minutes flat. (Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Sophisticated, simplified

When macarons are too complicated, make these delicious, simple macaroons

Chewy and sweet the macaroons are done in 30 minutes flat. (Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Korean Citron Tea is made using a sweet and versatile lemon “tea” syrup. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

A sweet offering for the fairies

Make magic with this versatile lemon “tea” syrup

Korean Citron Tea is made using a sweet and versatile lemon “tea” syrup. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Blueberry buckle conjures warm memories of family. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

On the strawberry patch: Blueberry buckle, made with love

Our family gathered at the banks of a very special river to celebrate the life of our departed matriarch

Blueberry buckle conjures warm memories of family. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
This potato salad recipe incorporates eggs, apples and Greek yogurt into the classic barbecue fare. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Setting the summer table

Fill out your barbecue spread with this creative potato salad

This potato salad recipe incorporates eggs, apples and Greek yogurt into the classic barbecue fare. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Thes chocolate chip cookie require no equipment, no pre-planning, and are done from start to finish in one hour. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

On the strawberry patch: Forever home chocolate chip cookies

This past week I moved into my first forever home

Thes chocolate chip cookie require no equipment, no pre-planning, and are done from start to finish in one hour. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)