Foraging for ingredients yourself, such as mushrooms, is a great way to guarantee cheap, fresh, organic and most importantly, delicious meals. So get out there and get dirty! Now is the time for Chanterelles, Porcini and Matsutake, but hurry before winter comes! Cook and eat them fresh or saute then freeze them to have delicious ‘shrooms all year round. My good friend and mushroom buddy Patrice Benson is a featured forager in the Seattle Times today, check it out to get in the spirit.
Getting Crafty with Seattle’s New Craft Distilleries
The Pacific Northwest has been noted as having the most- wineries, breweries, and now craft spirit distilleries in the country. In honor of that special recognition, let’s take a look at some of the craft and artisanal spirit up-and-comers. First up is BroVo Spirits –...

