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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Towards the end of March, I am always thinking about the beach… not to tan, but to go clamming! Every year I head down to Ocean Shores (about a 4 hour drive from Seattle) to host their annual Razor Clam Festival! This year will be my fourth time hosting this...
Speed Rack is continuing onwards with their 2012 National Tour; next stop Las Vegas! The event all goes down on Sunday, March 16th at the Swingers Club in the Plaza Hotel & Casino! Sixteen of Las Vegas' female bartenders will compete head to head and tested on...
Cupcakes are everywhere these days and for good reason! These sweet treats are bite-sized, easily portable and flavor combinations are near limitless. Specialty cupcake shops are popping up left and right – Sprinkles, Trophy Cupcakes, Cupcake Royale, Yellow Leaf –...
