Everyone had a grand time reminiscing about the Enological Society where we learned so much about wine and put on so many great wine tasting events.

Karen TripsonDecember 4, 2021

Charlottesville VA

The rolling hills of Virginia are a great destination for touring, hiking and dining.

Culture, French, Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville VA tourKaren TripsonNovember 9, 2021Fleurie Charlottesville, The Whiskey Jar Charlottesville, Ivy Road House Charlottesville, Pippin Hill Winery, Peo Re Nata Brewery, Monticello, Nailery Monticello

Gustav Klimt in the Arts and Crafts Era

A research project on one of my favorite artists, Gustav Klimt. The painting is Birch Forest and was purchased by Paul G. Allen. It was part of the exhibit Seeing Nature which went on a national tour and was included in the book about the exhibition of the same title.

Il Terrazzo Carmine - Italian Fine Dining in Seattle

For a special occasion in Seattle, Il Terrazo Carmine offers excellent food, wine, atmosphere and service. The gnocchi, cioppino and ossobuco are recommended.

restaurants, seafood stew, Seattle WA, sparkling wines, Italian restaurant, Cioppino, classic method sparklingKaren TripsonJuly 15, 2021fine dining, italian food, Contratto blanc de blanc, Loire Valley cremant, Alta Langa Appellation, Piedmont Italy.., Seattle italian restaurant, the cooking class in Budapest, ossobuco, gnocchi, ravioli pesce

Hot Weather Cooking

When it’s stupid hot outside, cook ahead so you can enjoy cold food whenever you’re hungry. Roast chicken, chopped vegetable salad and ranch potato salad.

do in advance, make ahead, Seattle WA, summer menu, hot weather foodKaren TripsonJune 25, 2021ranch dressing, hidden valley ranch dressing, oven roasted chicken, ranch potato salad, Mike Vrobel, Dad cooks dinner

The Ottolenghi Wedge Joins the Best Ottolenghi Recipes

The Best of Ottolenghi List receives an addition that will likely become your favorite buffet salad.

Ottolenghi, party food, salad, sous vide, side dish, traditional, make ahead, do in advanceKaren TripsonMay 4, 2021wedge salad, iceberg lettuce, aubergine, aubergine cream, eggplant, radish, avocado

Snapshot of Hungarian Cuisine

The history of Hungarian cuisine is very long. Here is a small excerpt from about 1350 to today.

Budapest, Hungarian cuisine, Hungary, Author Mor JókaiKaren TripsonApril 27, 2021Jókai, Jókai Bean Soup, Hungary, Tokaj, The Cooking Class in Budapest

Zoom Cooking Class for Mushroom Paprikash

A new Paprikash recipe from the classics.

Budapest, Hungarian cuisine, Hungary, main entree, party food, vegetarian option, George LangKaren TripsonFebruary 19, 2021Hungarian paprikash, Hungarian, paprikash, mushrooms, vegetarian

Budapest Duck Breast

Medium rare duck breast with a wine reduction sauce is easy to prepare.

Karen TripsonJanuary 18, 2021

The Cooking Class in Budapest

Budapest inspires a love story and adventure looking for hidden art.

Ottolenghi and I love French Onion Soup for the Lockdown!

Yotam Ottolenghi and I make French Onion Soup our own way for the lockdown. He personalizes his with a Yemeni spice blend, hawaij. I personalize mine by making it fast.

French, wine tasting, Ottolenghi, Yotam Ottolenghi, onion soupKaren TripsonJune 3, 2020French Onion soup, onion soup, Ottolenghi, Ottolenghi's onion soup, hawaij, hawaii onion soup

How to Make Armenian Jingalov Hats from Lavash the Cookbook

Here’s a fun, easy and inexpensive idea for an appetizer or snack, Jingalov Hats.

appetizer, Cookbooks, crowd, party food, vegetarian option, ArmenianKaren TripsonMarch 12, 2020Lavash, jingalov hats, armenian, greens, mixed greens, neutral greens, herbal greens, sour greens

Duck Tacos: My Best New Cooking Trick

Duck Tacos are easy, different and please so many guests.

party food, Event, crowd cooking, bistroKaren TripsonDecember 16, 2019instant pot, duck, tacos, hoisin, cole slaw

What's Cooking in PDX

Follow me on an extravagant tour of Portland in summer of 2019. Cuisine, cocktails and culture!

Lunch for My Study Group

A ladies lunch for 24 is a snap with an artichoke torte and chopped vegetables over a rice and grain mix.

Karen TripsonJuly 3, 2019

Women's University Club Lecture

I was delighted to be invited to speak at the Women’s University Club in Seattle. It is an old school containing education organization and social club. It’s a lovely place to take classes, be entertained and enjoy fine dining.