Coffee, Cafes and Corn - The Seattle Times in 60 Seconds

by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Sep 14th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Coffee beans. Photo: Monika Bartyzel

Co-owner of Seattle's Coffee Works defends a price hike of 50 cents per pound on their espresso blend.
In a world of tightening budgets and resource concerns, how to make the most of your money and not waste food.
Fall gets fancy and frugal with art lectures and free appetizers at Hotel 1000.
To help food safety concerns, the Obama administration has launched a new informative Web site, http://www.foodsafety.gov.
How to fight the bitter taste in eggplant dip.
Frank Bruni's "Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater" tells how he went from adult bulimic to New York Times food critic.
Restaurants: Bastille Cafe & Bar in Ballard is on its way to prime French fare, Greenwood's Aloha Ramen dishes "satisfyingly chewy" noodles and Lola sizzles with Mediterranean meals.
Recipes: Cool Summer Minestrone; Fresh Corn Omelet with Smoked Mozzarella and Basil; Roasted Eggplant Spread with Onion and Sweet Pepper; Salmon, Red Potato and Green Bean Salad; Smoky Chicken and Three-Bean Salad; Classic Barbecue; Toasted Pecan Rice and more.