Dear Secret Ingredient family, During this time of crisis, I wanted all of our past and future clients to know that we are still here for you! About six months ago, I started renting space in a commercial kitchen in Redmond to cook for our off-site clients. As it turns out it was a great [...]
The past three weeks have brought the most intense weather I've ever seen in the Seattle area in 20 years. We've had multiple snow events that have cancelled schools for almost two weeks and our garbage finally got picked up for the first time in three weeks! There is still about six inches of snow [...]
It's time to celebrate the holidays once again! This time of year, our thoughts turn to giving gifts to our loved ones and helping those in need by donating to charities and supporting our favorite causes. The winter holiday season is a time for us to shine light into the rainy, dreary darkness outside both [...]
Today, I was inspired to finally write this post! Thank you to US News and World Report for a wonderful article about the impact of sugar and poor diet on teen mental health. Let's talk about sugar - a topic near and dear to my heart. I get to have a lot of conversations with [...]
Finally! Summer is trying to make an appearance in the great PNW. I say "trying" because after a wonderful few weeks of hot and sunny weather it has started raining a lot again this week. But this is a mere passing trend and I know that the wonderful sunny weather will return soon. With the [...]
I admit it. I am pretty neurotic about what I eat. I'm sure that it's not a surprise to anyone that a woman who owns a therapeutic cooking business has all kinds of food sensitivities herself. I read every label and ingredient before it goes into my cart. Over the years, I have developed one [...]
By Ella Elman and Bianca Gomez On a cold and rainy day in February, there’s nothing better than a bowl of something delicious and comforting. Beef stew is a warm and hearty meal that’s sure to take the chill off even the toughest winter days. This dish is filled with a variety of veggies, tender [...]
Shepherd’s pie is comfort food at its finest. With its savory mixture of sautéed veggies, browned meat, and spices topped with a creamy layer of mashed veggies, every bite is a warm and soothing experience. This is especially great for those chilly days in December, when a warm bowl of something delicious is just [...]
Chicken kabobs are not only delicious and easy to make, they are also highly versatile! You can use various marinades to jazz up your kabob to create new and interesting flavor profiles. The below kabob recipe can be easily customized to your taste preferences by simply adding or removing vegetables. If you are on the [...]
My husband and I love to travel. We recently got back from two weeks in southern Utah, where we saw amazing geology in some fairly remote places. We don’t like cities very much. We prefer back roads, small towns and interesting hikes off the beaten path. It’s great to disappear into the wilderness for a [...]
