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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My new book, Sips & Apps, has garnered a great pre-release mention on Rocco Loosbrock's Bacon Freak blog. Rocco, aka the “Boss Hog,” is the owner of Coastal Vineyards "Bacon is Meat Candy Bacon Club" and blogs about all things bacon. He also sells an amazing...
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