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Apples
A true sign of fall, apples are appearing everywhere right now. Think thick-caramel-coated-and-dipped-in-nuts or those sweet and tangy cups of fresh-pressed cider at the local market. The Northwest has always been the Mecca for amazing apples from glorious Gala Apples...
Spaghetti Squash Is More Than Just A Pasta Plant
Most people have had hand at cooking spaghetti squash, and there are a lot of ways to prepare this tasty vegetable. This winter squash starts getting popular at the farmers market and grocery store in early fall. The cooked stringy flesh is delicious, but there are a...
Huckleberries – A taste of Late Summer
It's time to talk about huckleberries. This native Pacific Northwest berry is delicious in drinks, desserts, incorporated into dinners, or straight off the bush! Photo from The Daily Apple There are lots of places you can pick huckleberries and often you can get some...
Chia Seeds
Cha-cha-cha-CHIA! Yes, that’s what we think of when we say chia. Those funny terra cotta heads sprouting green hair… until now! Chia seeds are everywhere these days and sweeping the nation as an up-and-coming nutritional ingredient and super food. Chock full of fiber...
Summer Blackberries
Ahh blackberries… the glorious summer berry growing in backyards, parks, and all along our northwest trails. These delicious juicy little fruits are definitely worth the fight with the prickly bushes that they grow on - and your patience will be rewarded! Not only are...
Labor Day Picnic Foods
Labor Day is coming up – a holiday that commemorates the workers who have helped make this country great. To many, it also heralds the end of summer and the last 3-day weekend before school starts. So why not enjoy the last blast of summer with a great picnic potluck...
Spa Sipping: DIY Infused Waters
Summertime and refreshment go hand-in-hand, so why not change up the norm and make your own infused waters? We all know you’re supposed to drink at least 8 glasses a day. I know that I struggle with drinking my daily share of water. But adding in some d’lish flavors...
Beets
Pickled or roasted, steamed or boiled, I adore beets whichever way they’re prepared! I even like to grate them raw into salads for some fantastic color and flavor. Beets have always been one of my favorite vegetables and now we find them everywhere. At that trendy...
Marvelous Melons
A few summers ago, I whipped up a party-size batch of Watermelon Sangria. It was a hit and really made my croquet game better than ever! And summer is the time to enjoy juicy, sweet melons – the markets are brimming with them. With their crisp, cool and refreshing...
Nightclub & Bar
Nightclub & Bar posted an article on Infused Ice, a great way of adding another layer of flavor to any cocktail. Make sure to check out the article for tips and recipes like my Angostura Infused Ice Balls, Bubbles in the Garden punch cocktail, and a Watermelon...
Garden to Glass Cocktails
If you are like me you have a plethora of herbs filling your summer garden. Of course, we all know that you can cook with them, but have you thought about sipping with them too? I am not just talking about the mint that grows like a weed and spreads across your...
Great Steak!
Alright, we are in the dog days of summer, and things are heating up outside and on the grill. So let’s talk steak. First things first, start with a good piece of meat: New York, filet, or rib-eye would be perfect! Something nice and thick. About 30 minutes before you...
Crazy for Corn
For me, nothing says summer like fresh corn on the cob. Personally, I love my corn with just a bit of seasoning, but naked is just fine by me! A little smear of butter is the perfect complement to hot corn on the cob. Put on your thinking caps; it’s time to get...
Grillin’ Up Some Pizzas
Oh summertime! The grill is hot; the drinks are cold. But sometimes we need some other options of the same old, same old. The obligatory hot dogs, kabobs, burgers can get tired – so let’s switch it up a bit and grill up some pizza! Love this photo of Grilled Pizza...
D’Lish Ice Cream
From big bowls of creamy ice cream and refreshing fruity sorbets to gelatos and all-American ice cream sandwiches, frozen treats have long been a favorite for kids of all ages. And making homemade ice cream couldn’t be easier these days. Ice cream makers are super...
In the Mix Summer Issue: Pre-Batching for Success by Kathy Casey
Cocktails on tap and bottled cocktails continue to be one of the biggest industry trends, and there is no better time than NOW to start taking full advantage of these different platforms. Whether you are a large hotel chain or a casual dining concept, the demand for...
It’s Burger Time!
Summertime is Burger Time! Dust off the barbecue, light it up, and get grilling – you know that there’s nothing better than home-grilled burgers! Why not ask over friends and family for a burger bar? You provide the burgers, buns and toppings and then ask your guests...
Summer Cherries
From Bings to Queen Annes, cherries are one of the Northwest’s most famed exports, and also one of our most valuable crops. Needless to say, they’re luscious, sweet & tart, and decadent. Cherry Mojito photo from Kathy Casey's Northwest Table. Eaten out of hand is...
Chef Trevis at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Congratulations to chef friend and author Trevis Gleason for winning the Prestige Award by the International Jury at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards! Held in China last month, this is the world’s only international culinary publishing awards ceremony. Trevis’ award...
Q’ed up for Barbecue!
Everyone loves a good “Q.” Grill masters gather round to stoke the coals and debate when to flip the food, and everyone shares their recipes for amazing barbecue. From hot dogs to burgers to sides of salmon during summer nights in the Northwest, everything tastes...
