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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While zooming around Twitter this week I heard about the Cyclone Cocktail Shaker and was featured on The Examiner. It’s kinda crazy …just add your cocktail ingredients, cap, and push a button then in seconds, instant cocktail! This handy gizmo is perfect for those...
Come see me and Columbia Winery at the Seattle Food & Wine Experience on Sunday, February 28 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm at the Seattle Exhibition Center Exhibition Hall! I'll be chatting all things wine and food at the Columbia Winery Booth, plus giving away free...
My Valen’Thyme Clover Club is the perfect cocktail for Valentine's Day: Slightly pink, frothy and delicious! Traditionally made with gin my version incorporates fresh thyme and is shaken up with half gin and half vodka -- a great introduction to botanicals for the...
