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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When fresh, juicy peaches appear at the local markets, you know summer has finally arrived. Eat them raw, blend them in a cocktail, chop them up for salsa; any way to eat a peach is fine by me. Swirl them into yogurt or chop them up and add them to a bright summer...
Everyone loves a good BBQ! Cooks, grill masters, and weekend pit masters can be very passionate about their craft. We all know that a great sauce can be that final flavor oomph for your favorite Q. Living in Seattle, I make mine slow simmered with loads of spices. But...
Looking for lots of great drink recipes using NW spirits? Check out Sip Northwest Magazine – it’s chock full of great libatious articles and recipes by yours truly. Try my Summer Punches – great for this weekend’s 4th of July celebrations! Photo by Kathy Casey Liquid...
