Kelsey Ganes
A recent graduate of the University of Washington, Kelsey has been a foodie since she first picked up a cookbook at the ripe old age of 9. When she is not experimenting in the kitchen or tracking down Seattle's coolest new restaurant, she is behind the lens of a Canon dSLR, photographing everything that crosses her path.
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Posts by Kelsey Ganes
November 30, 2011
It's pretty safe to say that almost everyone has heard of pumpkin bread, pumpkin cakes, pumpkin bars, pumpkin scones or pumpkin cookies -- and what are pumpkins? That's right, squash. While...
November 30, 2011
"The best ever, eh?" Yes. Really. SugarBelle's video tutorials walk you through the many potential pitfalls of piping, flooding, outlining and more. Using Royal Icing and these...
November 30, 2011
Sweet, tender figs, drizzled with a rich red wine reduction -- a simple, elegant and naturally gluten free, milk / dairy free & vegan dessert. While figgy pudding may have a special place in our...
November 29, 2011
Strawberries and cream are a classic combination - sweet, juicy strawberries, luscious cream and buttery shortcake are terrific trifecta of tastiness! What do you do if you're gluten free (or...
November 29, 2011
For everyone who has ever walked the aisles of a grocery store and felt utterly overwhelmed by the miles of ingredient lists, registered dietician Heather Leets breaks things down into gluten free...
November 29, 2011
When it comes to savory cooking, honey always seems to fall into two categories: meat glaze and salad dressing -- like honey glazed pork chops or honey-mustard dressing, you know the drill. Instead...
November 28, 2011
Possibly the easiest salad in the world, this incredibly healthy combination of iron loving lentils (37% DV!), fiber-ific fennel and a-mazingly delicious artichoke hearts all tossed in a drink-from-...
November 28, 2011
Pot pie is undeniably in the Top 10 American comfort foods: golden, flaky pie crust, fresh vegetables and a gooey gravy-like filling make for a hearty, stick-to-your-bones meal that can keep out the...
November 28, 2011
TGIMonday -- aren't you glad you aren't eating turkey?! It always seems like the first (Meatless) Monday after Thanksgiving is a welcome sight -- a gastric break from the excesses of...
November 27, 2011
There's nothing quite like the perfect homemade marshmallow recipe. Naturally gluten free & milk/dairy free, homemade marshmallows are nothing like the store-bought variety - nothing. They...
November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving may be only mere hours away, but there is still plenty of time to make a showstopping centerpiece for your table. Grab a few apples, some tea lights and a paring knife - this quick and...
November 23, 2011
For all you technocrats out there, this one is for you. If you can't bear to be away from your keyboard, even for trivial little things like eating breakfast, you need this waffle iron. Need it....
November 23, 2011
Have you ever smelled something so delicious that you just wanted to find whatever the source of the amazing aroma is and wrap yourself up in the smell like a warm, cozy blanket or devour it piece by...
November 23, 2011
At my house, it's officially crunch time! Cranberry sauce has been made, pies are in progress, the turkey is brining away -- and it's times like these when I usually get a frantic phone call...
November 22, 2011
3 minutes. In less time than it takes to watch funny cat videos on YouTube, you could have delicious, fresh cranberry relish -- naturally gluten free, milk/dairy free, vegetarian/vegan, raw and ultra...
November 22, 2011
Butternut squash is one of Mother Nature's consolation prizes for suffering through cold, wet winter weather. Baked or roasted, grilled, pureed -- the possibilities are seemingly endless! While...
November 21, 2011
While cranberries are known for their essential role in the epic production that is Thanksgiving Dinner, they deserve so much more than to be relegated to condiment-hood -- no matter how delicious...
November 21, 2011
Just when you thought I was done yammering away about the wonders of cranberries, here I go again with another ridiculous roundup of remarkable cranberry recipes. I know, it's overkill, and I...
November 21, 2011
Homemade candy is one of life's little pleasures. Whether you keep it in-house or distribute as host/hostess gifts, there are few things more rewarding than feeling like you could open your own...
November 20, 2011
No, really! From one cranberry addict to another, this sauce is mindblowing. I am absolutely smitten. In love. Addicted. Obsessed. Love-it-so-much-I-should-marry-it. If I could possibly be...
November 20, 2011
Let's not talk turkey for a moment. I know the big day is all about these crazy post-football-game 67 course meals which all seem to revolve around a big ol' turkey in the middle of the table...
November 20, 2011
This year we're trying something different. Instead of a traditional sweet potato casserole (with or without marshmallows), our Thanksgiving table will feature a creamy-dreamy butternut squash...
November 20, 2011
This recipe may be a mouthful (literally and literarily) but I promise it's so worth it. This cake with its super healthy "secret ingredient" is so incredibly moist, decadently...
November 19, 2011
I've been posting a lot of pumpkin recipes lately, I know, but I just can't help it! From pies and tarts to soups, salads and stuffing, pumpkins are easily my favorite squash and such an...
November 19, 2011
Apricots + cranberries just might be a match made in heaven! From (gluten free, of course!) breakfast muffins and breads to savory-sweet rib roasts and stuffing, sweet apricots and tart cranberries...
