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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Often tossed up with the obligatory broccoli and carrot medley, cauliflower is coming into its own! It can be boiled, steamed, roasted, pickled or eaten raw! Although tasty topped with a cheese sauce, there are lots of healthy and amazingly d'lish ways to cook up a...
Potato Chip Day is this week and there is nothing that can satisfy a salty, crunchy craving like good old potato chips! They're great on their own, but also great with dips such as retro French onion, clam or ranch. Tim’s is our local beloved brand, which is of course...
Great friend, award winning writer, and long time Pacific Northwest native Cynthia Nims has written a wonderful series of e-cookbooks covering The Northwest! Whether you're looking to cook up up Crabs and Wild Mushrooms or looking for a new combo of Soups, Salads,...
