On Sunday, May 17, the Premier Chef’s Dinner, which features Northwest wines, hors d’oeuvres and six-course dinner prepared by the Northwest’s premier chefs is happening at the Grand Hyatt in Downtown Seattle. The featured chefs are: Greg Atkinson (Seattle Culinary Academy, West Coast Cooking), Maria Hines (Tilth), Brent Martin (Grand Hyatt and Hyatt at Olive 8), John Sarich (Chateau Ste. Michelle), Chef team Brian McCracken and Dana Toug (Spur), Jerry Traunfeld (Poppy), and Jennifer Volk (Crush). This event will benefit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and is a great opportunity to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime meal while supporting an amazing cause. For ticket information click here or call (206) 667-5189
The Art of Baking and Crockpots: New Books
Two fun new books just popped across my desk this last month and have me eager to get in the kitchen. The first is The Art and Soul of Baking by Sur La Table and Cindy Mushet, Andrews McMeel Publishing. What a tome it is! Destined to become dog-eared, and sepia toned...

