It’s that time again when the air is crisp and cool. The ground is moist and the rains are coming… we hope! Why do I wish for rain every fall? Because no sooner do our Northwest grounds moisten up that the heavily sought after wild mushrooms start to pop up. Fall is fast approaching and that means it’s mushroom time! I love foraging for my own fall fungi – Boletus edulis (king bolete, porcini, ceps, they have many names) Matsutake and Chanterelles!
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Did you know a bee will only produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime? In just the United States alone, there are over 300 varieties of honey. The variety depends on the type of blossom the bees are collecting nectar from. Here in the Pacific...
Ah, coleslaw - the picnic staple. How do you like it: sweet and tangy, vinaigrette-style, or creamy? Everyone has a favorite. It's a great counterpart to a multitude of dishes, whether cozied up next to classic fried chicken or riding shotgun next to barbecue ribs....
With summer well under way, it’s hard not to notice all the blooming flowers. But did you know that some flowers are edible, too? Note: Not all are, so double-check before you go into your yard and start munching away! One of my favorite edible varieties is...
