Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

by makemendgrow // March 17, 2021 // 33 Comments

A few years ago, I wrote a fun post on boozy shots and Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting For St Patrick’s Day and wanted to revisit the recipe to see what I could improve. For the most part,... Continue reading →

So full and grateful

by makemendgrow // November 22, 2018 // No Comments

Initially, I started this post to share my yearly menu and a cocktail recipe with all of you, but as we near Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think about how grateful I am this year. Mom is doing well with... Continue reading →

Momma needs a date night

by makemendgrow // February 7, 2018 // No Comments

I love my baby girl, I really do. Sometimes though, I need a night away from her and be with adults. You know, with adult conversations and adult drinks, and food that isn’t whatever kiddo didn’t eat of her dinosaur... Continue reading →

Hunger

by makemendgrow // September 21, 2017 // 42 Comments

I’m just back from Feast 2017, and am trying to find the words to describe my weekend away. Just like last year, I am in awe. I went with an empty belly and one goal: To try as many things... Continue reading →

Lemon Blueberry Jam

by makemendgrow // September 11, 2017 // 6 Comments

I’ll say it now and a million times again, I. Love. Jam. This is the time of year in the Pacific Northwest where berries and stone fruit are ripe and ready to be picked and savored immediately, or prepped to... Continue reading →

Feast Portland-Get Ready to Eat

by makemendgrow // August 30, 2017 // 12 Comments

There are few moments in life where I have been completely and utterly full, but still longing to eat more, to savor just one more bite of congee, or perfectly cooked lamb, or just one more sip of rum punch... Continue reading →

Spring foraging – Stinging Nettle Pesto

by makemendgrow // May 10, 2017 // 2 Comments

One of my favorite signs of spring is stinging nettle! It’s easily foraged and from an herbal remedy standpoint, this super food is full of nutrients and minerals like fiber, calcium and iron. They may also help with allergies (of course, if interested in... Continue reading →

Christmas with Maysara Wines

by makemendgrow // January 7, 2017 // 8 Comments

Hello dear readers! I hope the holidays were good for you and that you have all been doing well! 2016 FLEW by, as did our holiday and time off. While I’ll give a recap of all that we did with... Continue reading →

Giving Thanks

by makemendgrow // November 29, 2016 // No Comments

The holidays have officially kicked off and I’m considering breaking out the maternity pants like Joey on friends. We’re gathered with family, the buzz of stories and laughter with the recordings of “Alice’s Restaurant” playing in the background. Dinner is... Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms

by makemendgrow // October 5, 2016 // No Comments

Fall hit here pretty quickly in Seattle; cool winds replacing the abnormally high summer temperatures. The leaves are changing and starting to fall and this week promises rain. I’ve been scurrying around the gardens, picking the last of my tomatoes,... Continue reading →