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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If you are like me you have a plethora of herbs filling your summer garden. Of course, we all know that you can cook with them, but have you thought about sipping with them too? I am not just talking about the mint that grows like a weed and spreads across your...
Alright, we are in the dog days of summer, and things are heating up outside and on the grill. So let’s talk steak. First things first, start with a good piece of meat: New York, filet, or rib-eye would be perfect! Something nice and thick. About 30 minutes before you...
For me, nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob. Personally, I love my corn with just a bit of seasoning, but naked is just fine by me! A little smear of butter is the perfect complement to hot corn on the cob. Put on your thinking caps; it’s time to get...
