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 James Beard Foundation will be coming to Seattle as part of their Taste America: Local Flavor from Coast to Coast on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th! As part of their epicurean tour, Seattle has been chosen to host a weekend long tour...
Everyone loves a great, fresh-off-the-grill burger. That smoky smell wafting from the barbecue just screams summer. And there’s a lot of room to get creative. From the burger patties to the buns and of course the toppings… it's easy to make it your own! Love the...
Corn just screams summer! I love the sound of fresh corn being shucked – that squeaky sound of the husks being pulled down. But it can be a messy job at times – so if the weather is nice this is a great “outdoor” job. Corn is amazingly versatile. Its d’lish when...
