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  1. Summer Came to Seattle

    July 3, 2011 by Victoria

    We’re having another gloriously beautiful Seattle weekend, and it’s actually supposed to stay that way for awhile! Even better, I had Saturday (and tomorrow) off, so I got to enjoy it! Brent and I got out of the city for a little nature action yesterday. We headed east on I-90 to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. We got there early, thankfully, because by 9am the sun was out in full force and we were sweating like crazy. We hiked a beautiful 8 miles before calling it a day and heading out in search of a beer.

    It was such a perfect 80 degree day that we felt compelled to make an equally summery dinner. We used the recipe for Deluxe Lobster and Potato Chip Rolls from Food & Wine, but substituted Dungeness Crab for the lobster based on availability and local flavor. We also roasted some corn because it’s one of my favorite summer treats, but this corn was nowhere near as perfectly sweet as Indiana corn in August. Alas.

    That sandwich was so good though! Sweet crab on a buttery brioche roll, combined with the crispy crunch of classic potato chips. Yum!

    We don’t have any real plans for the holiday tomorrow, but I’m excited about the sunny forecast and the fact Brent and I both have the day off! Hope you’re all enjoying the holiday weekend!

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  2. Roasted Portobello Sandwiches

    April 20, 2011 by Victoria

    After a rather indulgent few days with my parents, my body was calling out for colorful nutrients. While flipping through cookbooks and magazines making my grocery list, I saw the roasted portobello sandwich in Clean Food and thought it sounded like a great way to squeeze more veg in this week.

    I had a bunch of fresh rosemary in my fridge and felt like making something different anyway, so I made some rosemary focaccia to use as bread for the sandwiches. I used this recipe, mostly because I tend to turn to Epicurious first when I’m searching for a specific recipe. Focaccia is so simple to make, and honestly kneading bread is just so therapeutic and relaxing – I love it in a big way.

    So when the dough has risen once, you plop it in a pan, spread it out, and decorate it, which I love. Poke a bunch of dents in it, drizzle it with olive oil and scatter some rosemary and salt.

    Yay! After another rise and 25 minutes in the oven — The house smelled sofreakinggood! — I had bread.

    I couldn’t wait for sandwiches, I immediately ripped off a hunk and ate it dipped in rosemary olive oil. Heavenly. Later for the sandwiches, I cut squares from the focaccia, and then split them open and stuck them under the broiler for a few minutes to get nice and toasty.

    And then I built the sandwiches, layer by layer. Sun-dried tomatoes mixed with mayonnaise, roasted portobellos, roasted red peppers, avocado, arugula, and spicy Dijon mustard.

    Is that not glorious looking? This was super filling and quite tasty. I love a veggie sandwich. Even Brent, who was originally not a fan of the mushroom sandwich idea, admitted it was delish. (He did not actually say delish because unlike me, he does not abbreve everything.)

    It’s a sunny week here in Seattle, which means I need to get outside and enjoy it!!  Can’t wait for summer – hiking, and delicious summer produce. What are you looking forward to in the warmer months?

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