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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The sun is shining and that means picnics. And no outdoor meal is complete without coleslaw! There are a lot of different varieties of slaw, and you can certainly switch up the cabbages. Try your next slaw with green, red, savoy, or nappa. But it’s the dressing that...
If you have even a tiny strip of garden space, planters or pots, you can grow your own fresh herbs. Having a "green thumb" is not required. The most popular and easy herbs to grow, in my experience, are rosemary, thyme, and of course mint. All of which will wow you...
The side dishes of today should bring variety and spice to our meals. Baked potatoes and rice are still great go-to's. But with so many interesting new options, it’s time to get creative! How about trying some different varieties of rice? Try fragrant basmati so tasty...
