Ballard’s own Volterra Restaurant just announced that they will be opening a second location in Kirkland, Washington! Featuring Tuscan-inspired cuisine, the new Kirkland location (expected to open in Fall 2012) will serve lunch, happy hour and dinner throughout the week as well as Saturday lunch and Sunday brunch.
Congrats to Chef Don Curtiss and Managing Partner Michelle Quisenberry for this wonderful news!
One of the best things about summer to me is the abundance of sweet, juicy local stone fruit (that is, fruits with a pit). Peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines and apricots come into the market with great anticipation. I always look forward to that first succulent...
When I was a kid, summer was full of freedom, fun adventures and of course ICE CREAM! I can still hear the jingle of the ice cream truck… Today, the market is full of snazzy ice creams, gelatos and yogurt frozen treats. But good old classics are always a favorite....
Gazpacho is the most widely known cold soup. Originally from Southern Spain, this fresh tomato based soup is a summertime staple… and such a refreshing and delicious way to get your vegetables! I like to add lots of veggies into my gazpacho like cucumbers and pepper...
