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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Seattle and the Northwest have some great restaurants. From hole in the wall joints to fantastic neighborhood spots. Here are a few of my favorite places: Steelhead Diner - owned by chef Kevin Davis and his wife. Located in the historical Pike Place Market this...
While it may be a little early to start thinking of fall soups, I have to tell you about Betty Rosbottom’s Sunday Soul: A Year’s Worth of Mouthwatering, Easy-to-Make Recipes, Chronicle Books. Betty’s gorgeous book is divided by season, helping you to make the best of...
Seattle's International District is a cornucopia of foodie finds: from the familiar to the strange, this neighborhood has it all! I like to start with walking around the ID on a Saturday or Sunday, this gives me plenty of time to wander around, peek into shops, and...
