Personal chefs are no doubt appealing as people aim to spend more time with their family while eating healthy fresh food. The good news is, A personal chef is often as affordable as a meal eaten out in a restaurant.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s catering service knew that the English adored their sausages when hot dogs were served to King George VI of England during his 1939 visit to the United States.
It's been a year and a half since I wrote about the impending closure of Marjorie, divulging Donna Moodie's plans to relocate her Belltown bistro and bar after the building that housed it was sold. "When I found out I had to move, I felt really devastated," she said at the time. "But then I looked around and saw it was a great opportunity, too." At year's end, opportunity knocked, and plans are now underway to recreate Marjorie in a new space adjacent to the Chloe Apartments on Capitol Hill. Sure, the site isn't everything Donna wanted when she was dreaming of her next move, but in this economy, she says, it's got everything she needs.
Sharing my notes on favorite wines, and my early vintage impressions, from amid the enthusiastic crowds at ZAP's annual festival
Food writer Nancy Leson offers some suggestions for romantic dining at lesser-known ethnic restaurants.

Have trouble with knowing when your steaks are done - especially if you've got different cuts and different guest requests to keep track of? These mini steak thermometers will help you through your summer bbq's.
Steak Thermometers | $22 at Smith & Hawken