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    Articles by Lisa Katsman
    Pan roasted salmon can be prepared in a myriad of ways
    Putting a new twist on a favorite summer...
    By Lisa Katsman • August 6, 2013 1:04 pm

    Summer is a great time of year to enjoy the wonderful world of seafood. Salmon is especially easy to find in the Pacific Northwest this time of year. While there are a wide variety of types, Alaskan salmon is a favorite.

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    Chile lime fish or shrimp tacos are a great summer favorite.
    Celebrate summer with chile lime tacos | On...
    By Lisa Katsman • June 4, 2013 2:51 pm

    It feels like the sun might stick around for a while this time, giving us the feeling that summer is actually going to show up. When the temperatures start to rise, it’s also time to test out some new, fresh and fun recipes. Check out this summer favorite.

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    Baked eggs
    Turning the page to spring
    By Lisa Katsman • March 27, 2013 5:57 pm

    With Passover around the corner, we are scrubbing and cleaning our cupboards to rid of all chalmutz (leavened food products). And Easter following the next weekend, family and friends will rejoice together. I wish everyone a safe and healthy Passover and Easter.

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    Stacy Alishio measures out ingredients for a drink at Franky & Dom’s Cafe.
    Meet Franky & Dom’s Cafe, the new coffee...
    By Lisa Katsman • February 25, 2013 11:10 am

    There’s a new kid in town, and we should all flock to meet them. Franky & Dom’s is the new coffee bistro that has just opened. It is located right at the base of S.E. 24th Street.

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    D’Artanyian is a beloved member of Lisa Katsman’s family.
    Pets important on V-Day too
    By Lisa Katsman • February 13, 2013 1:52 pm

    We all need love. Mostly, we look for love in the form of another human being. What we forget about on Valentine’s Day is the unconditional love from our pets.

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    Smoothies are a great way to eat right and feel full.
    Loving, and taking care of the skin you’re...
    By Lisa Katsman • January 22, 2013 1:37 pm

    “Love the skin you’re in,” said Lisi Wolfe, local photographer. With New Year’s under our belt and our resolutions in full swing, most of us will break our resolution within the first week.

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    These latke servers are for sale at the Herzl-Ner Tamid Judaica Shop.
    Chanukah – fry, fry again
    By Lisa Katsman • December 4, 2012 11:29 am

    Chanukah may not be the most sacred of the Jewish Holidays, but it is one of the more festive holidays. Chanukah is celebrated by Jews all over the world.

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    Cheesecake
    Finding that perfect slice of cheesecake, close to...
    By Lisa Katsman • November 8, 2012 3:28 pm

    Here’s a story of a lovely family two-plus generations deep in Seattle and on Mercer Island.

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    Bread pudding
    Ending Yom Kippur with something sweet
    By Lisa Katsman • October 15, 2012 2:12 pm

    Going to the first home football game at Mercer Island High School, I noticed a beautiful new tradition for this season, honoring Andrea Bucklin.

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    Plums for this tasty torte can be found on trees in Mercer Island neighborhoods. Substitute blueberries if needed.
    Use local plums for tasty torte
    By Lisa Katsman • September 4, 2012 1:31 pm

    This recipe is one that I have used for many years. I generally use the plums from a Mercer Island family plum tree.

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    This tomato fennel salad is a great dinner salad that doesn’t require much work to create.
    Try a tomato fennel salad
    By Lisa Katsman • August 13, 2012 5:33 pm

    Here is a salad with no oven or baking required: a tomato fennel salad, perfect for late summer nights.

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    Poached and cooked salmon with Riesling is delicious
    Fresh and easy Northwest salmon
    By Lisa Katsman • July 24, 2012 1:12 pm

    One of my most favorite dinners to make is a salmon louie, Katsman style.

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    Herb crusted flank steak with cherry tomatoes and olives makes a wonderful and easy Father’s Day supper.
    Sharing knowledge, passion this Father’s Day
    By Lisa Katsman • June 12, 2012 9:28 am

    Sitting in the Delta Lounge in the Atlanta airport with my mother and father, we were enjoying each other’s company for the last few moments before we departed to different corners of America.

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