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.
Holiday Hangovers
For some, New Year’s weekend may involve a cocktail or two. (or three or four!) While there’s no harm in ringing in the New Year with a d’lish sipper, remember to always have one glass of water for every drink! But for those that have indulged a bit too much, I have...