Posts with tag pacific northwest
Posted Mar 26th 2008 3:30PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: West Coast , Newspapers , America , in sixty seconds
Times restaurant critic Nancy Leson
comes out of anonymity and announces a new blog to boot,
All You Can Eat .
Yes, there are
a lot of African-American chefs in Seattle . No, they don't all cook "soul food."
In the kitchen, make good use of Spring produce with recipes for:
Marinated Salmon and Spinach Salad ,
Oven-Braised Cod with Leeks, Fennel and Peppers ,
Sautéed Artichokes with Crispy Garlic and Sage ,
Artichoke Bottoms , and
Grilled Asparagus Salad .
Brian Carter blends a good bottle, and your
petite Syrah questions are answered.
Posted Feb 28th 2007 4:31PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: West Coast , Recipes , Raves & Reviews , Newspapers , Lists , America , in sixty seconds
Convenience is, well, convenient, but it
comes at a hefty price . Upscale markets like Whole Foods and Metropolitan Market in Seattle that provide prepared foods are charging an arm and a leg, but consumers don't seem to mind.
Crisco has gone the way of trans-fat free. Seattle Times provides
answers to common questions about trans fats and recipes using the delicious, and now healthier, stuff:
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits ,
Basic Pie Pastry ,
Apple Crumb Pie , and
Currant Scones .
Out on the restaurant scene, everybody's favorite Chinese restaurant Doong Kong Lau heads to Central America and
turns into El Salvadorean Mi Chalateca II .
Posted Jan 17th 2007 8:11PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Newspapers , in sixty seconds
Brrr...Baby, it's cold outside. The Seattle Times Food & Wine section says to stay inside and heat up the kitchen.
From three cookbooks, one each about hot chocolate, potpies, and coffee cakes: Recipe: Ancient Aztec Cacahuatl , Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake , Italian Picnic Potpie , Extremely Flaky Sour Cream Crust , "Keep Your Heart Pumping" Hot Chocolate , and Turkish-Style Mocha .
It seems the haute new trends for 2007 in the supermarket are all about service, local, and ethnic.
The Taste of the Town is Italian , with a special nod to Enza Sorrentino who opened Sorrentino Trattoria and Pizzeria with her son.
Posted Oct 25th 2006 4:58PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Breakfast , Snacks , Dessert , West Coast , Restaurants , Vegetables , Recipes , Newspapers , Lists , How To , America , in sixty seconds
Posted Sep 20th 2006 6:05PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Wine , Beer , West Coast , Vegetables , Recipes , Fruit , Newspapers , Food Gadgets , America , in sixty seconds
You probably don't think much about what you use to peel your vegetables, but the Seattle Times
puts vegetable peelers to the test, taking into account the lumps and bumps of different vegetabless surfaces. The recipes are for fruits and vegetables that will put your peeler to use:
Fall Galette ,
Winter Mash ,
Seedy Potatoes , and
Roasted Carrots with Citrus .
We've already mentioned that resaurants are
pulling spinach from their menus , but the Times also answers some
questions from readers about E.coli and other leafy greens .
With Rosh Hashana starting at sundown on Friday, the staff digs into their archives and offers a recipe for a
honey confection caled Teyglakh .
In drinks, the Wine Adviser could rattle off names of Washington Wineries for Merlot, but the one that sets
the standard is Abeja Winery . Fremont Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend,
offering over 70 microbrews on tap .
Posted Sep 13th 2006 6:31PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Wine , West Coast , Vegetables , Recipes , Fruit , Candy , Newspapers , How To , America , in sixty seconds , Sugar , Health & Medical
Posted Sep 7th 2006 4:35PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Wine , Dinner , Dessert , West Coast , Science , Recipes , Fruit , Newspapers , America , in sixty seconds
We're a little late this week with the roundup of the nation's newspaper food and dining sections, but better late then never, especially when the Seattle Times is featuring huckleberries . The recipes this week are: Apple Huckleberry Pie with Spiced Crust , Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Huckleberries, Blue Cheese & Port Sauce , Huckleberry Compote , Kirsten's Favorite Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Huckleberries , and Huckleberry'cello (like limoncello, but with huckleberries). While you're in the kitchen, make a Focaccia with Grapes and Gorgonzola , and take note of tips for making a good home-style paella .
Out and about, there's the Puyallup Fair , events at the Pike's Place Market , and if you ever find yourself in Portland, Oregon, Walking Tour of Portland offers one called Epicurean Excursions . It's a good way to get a feel for the city. The article also offers resources for other types of foodie tours of Portland, as well as in other cities.
In wine, the real winemaker might not be on the label , and the Wine Adviser wants Chardonnay's fruit to stand on its own .
Posted Aug 30th 2006 2:02PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Wine , Lunch , West Coast , Culinary Kids , Recipes , Trends , Newspapers , Lists , How To , America , Shellfish , in sixty seconds , Health & Medical
Posted Aug 23rd 2006 1:31PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Coffee , Lunch , Dinner , Dessert , West Coast , Restaurants , Vegetables , Recipes , Fruit , Newspapers , Lists , America , Europe , Comfort Food , Italy , in sixty seconds
On the way to the beach, restaurant critic Nancy Leson makes a pit stop at Ranch House BBQ , notes that Bambino's East Coast Pizzeria will be another addition to the Seattle-as-pizzatown sweepstakes, and praises the fancy cocktails at Stix Billiards & Brewhouse.
They may be hurting in Genoa, Italy, but Seattle gardens and markets are bursting with basil . Recipes are for: Recipe: Fillet of Beef with Pesto , Recipe: Tomato and Pesto Farrotto , Recipe: Pesto Sauce , Recipe: Garden Vegetable Soup with Pesto , and Recipe: Tomato Soup with Pesto .
Since it's still hot outside, throw together a "fool" for dessert : Recipe: Berry Ginger Fool and Recipe: Bittersweet Chocolate Fool with Mocha Affogato .
Borrowing from Europe, dining at a communal table is gaining popularity with restaurateurs , but how do the customers feel?
Posted Aug 21st 2006 4:32PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Lunch , Dinner , Hors D'oeuvres , Snacks , West Coast , Restaurants , Farming , Lists , America
We've gotten the warnings about oysters from the Pacific Northwest , and we also know the old saying that we should only eat oysters in months that have the letter "R" in them (summer months), but thanks to FedEx, calendar be damned! Restaurants can ship oysters from colder climates to anywhere, even here, southern California. The Los Angeles Times' West magazine lists five places where you can kick back at the raw bar and enjoy the slippery little suckers .
Ocean Avenue Seafood - 401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, (310) 394-566, www.oceanave.com
Brophy Bros. Restaurant and Clam Bar - 119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, (805) 966-4418, www.brophybros.com
Bluewater Grill - 630 Lido Park Dr., Newport Beach, (949) 675-3474, www.bluewatergrill.com
Kendall's Brasserie - 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 972-7322, http://www.musiccenter.org/restaurant.html#KENDALL'S%20BRASSERIE
King's Fish House - 100 W. Broadway Ave., Long Beach, (562) 432-7463, www.kingsfishhouse.com
Posted Aug 16th 2006 7:02PM by Sarah J. Gim Filed under: Lunch , Dinner , Dessert , West Coast , Restaurants , Grains , Vegetables , Beef , Recipes , Fruit , Gin , Newspapers , America
Having a dinner party? Make sure you do your homework, since it seems like there isn't a single person out there who doesn't have some sort of dietary restriction , whether it's self-imposed like veganism, or a product of nature, like allergies.
It may seem like the days are getting shorter, but be not fooled. Summer is still going strong, and in some places, might extend well into October. If that's the case, you need a few new recipes to add to your repertoire to take advantage of the late summer produce: Bread, Tomato, Basil and Cucumber Soup , Asian Flank Steak Salad , Peanut Dipping Sauce , Pan Bagnat with Tuna, Tomatoes and Olives , Zucchini Trifolati and Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes and Arugula .
At the Farmers' Markets, Northwest apricots are perfect, and a recipe is for a Chilled Fruit Salad with Watermelon Syrup .
Out on the town, the Fresh Cocktail at Boka Kitchen + Bar is made with Plymouth Gin, cucumber, mint and lime juice, and there's a lot of new restaurants popping up all over the city.
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