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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Have you seen ginormous citrus fruits that look like monster grapefruits? They’re called pummelos – and are the biggest variety of citrus! Not as well known in the citrus family but they will be soon! If you are a citrus fanatic like me, you will love pummelos. Pick...
I love fried rice! Great from your favorite Chinese restaurant but also easy to make at home – a great way to turn leftover steamed rice into a fresh d’lish meal! But Fried Rice can get fancy too -- I’ve had it in NY with lobster and 24K gold on it!! David Burke &...
Now that we’re into the New Year, it’s time to get on track with healthy eating and stick to a New Year’s Resolution! Sometimes with busy schedules lunch gets skipped or something less than healthy gets ordered in. Well consider taking a few hours on the weekend and...
