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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On those days when you have time for more than a banana for breakfast, pancakes can be a morning luxury. And… it’s National Pancake Week (Feb 9th – 15th)! So why not whip up a great breakfast and try out some new pancake ideas and recipes! I always start my pancake...
Make sure to mark your calendars and buy your tickets for this hot event on Sunday, February 9th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm in Seattle's Columbia Tower Club - featuring the Northwest's best tastemakers: chefs, winemakers, and sommeliers! Proceeds of this event will go on to...
Brussels sprouts – these maligned little cabbages of yesteryear… well, not anymore! These bite size morsels are popping up all over the place from bar menus to bacon and bourbon lathered side dishes. They are definitely on the total hip list these days and are chock...
