Chef Ali Hooke

One last before we leave seattle!

Going to the to see the newest exhibit that opens Friday May 1st made me feel two things. 1. This was the nicest way to wrap up our time in Seattle and 2. Man do I want to snuggle a red panda

Monday mise En Place after downing two donuts.

Anyone with the hot Amtrak Coastal Starlight tips?

Final seattle nails - Disney nails! Heavy on the Minnie Mouse
is better than the best

The best mortadella you can find in Seattle is absolutely at we’ll miss you dearly !

butter with anchovies on sourdough

Tandoori chicken and creamy coriander slaw reveal for my husband who loves tandoori chicken with his whole being. Recipe up on my Substack now!

Discovered and I’m never looking back!

Gunna need to know where to find this in LA stat.

Monday Mise en place FaceTime check in.
Complete with my Alphonso mangoes from India and my cortado.

You’ll never have a better mango than an Indian Alphonso. We’ve had Indian mangoes back in our lives for three years and it’s our high point of the year.

This batch we ordered for delivery from but we often get some from in store.

If you’re hunting for Indian mangoes highly recommend calling your local Indian grocers to see if they’re getting them in & googling your city + mango delivery. The Alphonso season is short so get on it now!

unboxing - pure silk watermelon & poppy rose for the My Favorite Things Camisole no. 10