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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Nothing says summer like a tall, icy cold glass of lemonade and these days we’re seeing lots of revamped versions of this American staple. Start with the basics and switch it up a bit; how about changing lemon for lime, or adding some sparkle to your lemonade 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, a New York, Filet, or rib-eye would be perfect! Something nice …and thick. I have a great recipe (below) for a Bitter & Bourbon Steak...
Starting the morning off with a d’lish breakfast can set the tone for the rest of the day but sleeping in can be an important weekend must…so quick and easy breakfast bakes to the rescue! Most everyone has some sort of variation on a “hash brown breakfast bake” or...
