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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Ballard's own Volterra Restaurant just announced that they will be opening a second location in Kirkland, Washington! Featuring Tuscan-inspired cuisine, the new Kirkland location (expected to open in Fall 2012) will serve lunch, happy hour and dinner throughout the...
A warm, bright day on the patio is all the reason I need to enjoy a perfectly crafted cocktail. Here’s another reason: World Cocktail Day is May 13th, and that’s one heck of a reason to celebrate! So, why not? My Spiked Minted Citrus Splash The date isn’t random at...
I was down in Los Angeles and had to miss out on this past weekend's Mobile Food Rodeo. Luckily, good friend and Table Talk Radio host Jamie Peha had this wonderful rodeo round-up of some of the the tastiness! Thanks Jamie! Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the...
