How I Beat the Heat…Watermelon and Raspberry Sorbet

July 10, 2007 by 6 Comments

I thought about saving this for a "fun Friday post…but with our record temps here, you may not want to wait!   My neighbor has turned me onto homemade sorbet…here’s my first attempt last night.   WINNER!!!

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I love to cook (well, I guess there’s no cooking involved here) and I promise this will not become a recipe site…but I just had to share this treat with you.  It’s too easy, healthy (80 calories/0 fat) and very refreshing!   

Watermelon and Raspberry Sorbet

  • 1 cup simple syrup (ask me if you don’t know what this is)
  • 4 1/2 cups of fresh watermelon chunks (no rind)
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra to top off your sorbet
  • 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Add all ingredients to a blender and puree.  I had to do the watermelon and raspberry separate…my blender isn’t big enough for all of this.   I left about one cup of watermelon liquid in the blender and added the whole raspberries to puree.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl (you don’t want raspberry seeds in your sorbet).  Cover and chill in the fridge until cold (1-2 hours).   Pour mixture into an ice-cream maker and let it work it’s magic (about an hour in my ice cream maker, times will vary).

Sorbet can be saved…but I think it’s best fresh.  The freezer can turn this delightful treat into hard ice.   And if you have kids, this stuff won’t last long enough to see the freezer!   

Yields about 5 cups.

You can thank me later!

Filed Under: Just for Fun, Recipes

GNO last weekend at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern

July 6, 2007 by 3 Comments

Last Saturday, a group of us from Rain City Guide invited our newest member, Karen for a little "Girls Night Out".  Karen just moved to Seattle from the Chicago area and she has been documenting her transition from the windy to the rainy city.

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We met up at The Roanoke Park Place Tavern in Capitol Hill (off 10th E aka Broadway).   I’ve never been to the Roanoke, and since it’s covered in ivy this time of year, I accidentally drove right passed it!   They have excellent French Dip and Nachos.  I never really had a chance to see the entire menu–we were too busy gabbing.  If you’re looking for a friendly neighborhood bar, this is the place!

Welcome to Seattle, Karen!   Pictured from left to right is Karen, Ardell, Jillayne and me.   Photography by Kim.  Cheers!

Filed Under: Just for Fun, Seattle, Weblogs

Online Networking and Facebook

July 5, 2007 by 1 Comment

I signed up for Facebook after reading Dustin Luther’s post at Rain City Guide.    I must admit, it feels odd to me (and I’m not sure why) to have "profiles" every where on the internet.   I guess I’m more use to people knowing how to find me via visiting my website…blogging, is much more social than a static website.

I created a MySpace page quite a while ago…I’d share the link with you but I hardly ever use it anymore!   My original motives for setting up was to learn more about it and try to see why our kids were so ga-ga over it.   

I’ve only had this account for a few days (not as long as Dustin with 6 months) so I have not figured all the ins and outs yet.Facebook, at least for me, is more professional (than my myspace page).   If you have a profile, stop by and say "hello"!  I’m always happy to add a friend.   

Filed Under: Just for Fun, Tech/Tools of the Trade, Weblogs

Exactly 10 Years Ago Today

June 30, 2007 by 4 Comments

I was glaciating down Mount St. Helen’s with my future Husband!  He looks too happy at me being horrified, doesn’t he?

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I just happened to glance up at my bulletin board in my home office and noticed my original permit to climb St. Helen’s dated 6-30-97.   It was kind of an odd feeling and that was quite an adventure for me.   

Rob was "in to" mountain climbing at the time and had actually reached the summit of Mt. Rainier.  I just had to see what the thrill was all about and let’s just say my happiest moment was getting off the mountain!  With that said, this is something that I’m really proud of doing…it’s amazing to look inside the crater (yes, I made it to the top).   The clouds were coming in by the time we submitted St. Helen’s…I was the last to reach the top and the first one down from our group.

Thank goodness Rob is now "in to" wines instead! 

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Rain City Guide’s Girls Night Out

June 29, 2007 by Leave a Comment

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Tomorrow (June 30th) night at 7pm, Ardell & Kim, Jillayne and I are welcoming one of the newest members to RCG and Seattle: Karen Kirr.   It is the official “Welcome Karen to Seattle Night” that will take place at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern in Capitol Hill.

Guys are welcome too!   If you plan on showing up, drop by RCG and let us know!

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Something fun on Friday

June 22, 2007 by 1 Comment

…and you just might want to do this if rates keep up their upward trend!   Last Friday, my husband, some friends and I went to Castle Bridge Winery where you can make your own wine!  007_7_3

Here’s a shot of our group mixing our fruit…and in just 20 days, we’ll be racking the wine off the lees and degassing the wine (something I’m sure my husband is a natural at).  The entire process will take about two months.    It was a lot of fun…my assignment is to design our label for our wine which is similar to an Amorone.   Castle Bridge has several different wines to chose from if a hearty red isn’t your cup of tea, or should I say, glass of wine! 

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Castle Bridge Winery is located 2 blocks west of Ikea where Renton, Kent and Tukwila meet.   If you don’t want to go make your own wine, they do have a retail store as well.   I know we’re enjoying the process so far and hope to have our wine ready to bring over to the family for the holidays.    It’s not Quilceda Creek, Pride or Insignia…it is fun!

Watch for more post on our wine making adventures for something fun on Fridays.  Cheers!

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The Fremont Solstice Parade

June 16, 2007 by 2 Comments

The Fremont Summer Solstice Parade is an event that you hear a great deal about as a Seattle-ite…somehow, I have managed to miss it…until this afternoon.   I met up with fellow bloggers Ardell and Deborah Burns, who like me, had never witnessed naked bicyclist (hopefully) painted creatively.   Don’t worry…I’ll only post a few photos.

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The event took place along Gasworks Park in the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle and benefits Solid Ground.   Believe it or not, this was a very family event.  I overheard a little girl ask her Dad (both spectators), "Dad, have you ever been in a parade like this?"  He said, "No".

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I missed the Seattle Art Car show and many of the other fair events…after a hundred or so bikers AND the parade…I was ready to call it a day! 

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The Fremont Fair continues on Sunday.   If you don’t have plans for Father’s Day…here’s something to consider.

Filed Under: Just for Fun, Seattle

Redpin on 16 Minutes…

May 27, 2007 by 2 Comments

I thought you might enjoy this spoof on the Redfin 60 Minutes interview from a few weeks ago.   The only piece this bit is missing is the 6% Agent…it’s funny regardless.

Hat tip to Larry Cragun of Real Estate Undressed for sharing this video.

Filed Under: Just for Fun
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