Category Archives: Food

Menu for the First Thanksgiving

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West Coast Seafood Watch Guide

Thanks to Kate B. and Mel B. As you see such menu choices as Chilean Sea Bass or Orange Roughy, please consider this very important guide — CLICK HERE

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Popular Portland-founded doughnut chain planning Seattle location

Thanks to Bob P. for letting us know about this walk to burn off calories as we head to this coming establishment! SEATTLE — One of the West Coast’s most popular doughnuts is coming to Seattle. Voodoo Doughnuts, founded in … Continue reading

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Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival – Sunday

Thanks to Ann M. Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival will take place on Sunday, September 10: 11am-7pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Rooftop. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the … Continue reading

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MARIPILI AT CAFÉ FRIEDA (at the Frye Museum) – opening in October!

By Bethany Jean Clement  – Seattle Times food writer After quickly making her mark on the Seattle dining scene with MariPili Tapas Bar, chef Grayson Corrales is in culinary collaboration with one of the city’s preeminent museums — in October, she’ll helm … Continue reading

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Help for Maui residents affected by the fires

Karen McM brought this to our attention and recommends Maui Strong as good place to consider making a donation to help. There are many other good organizations listed below.

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José Andrés Is the First Chef to Serve Good Meat’s ‘No-Kill’ Chicken in the U.S.

by Tierney Plumb  in Eater-Washington DC Thanks to Pam P. Culinary superstar José Andrés just made history by selling Good Meat’s cell-cultivated chicken for the first time in the U.S., right here in D.C. The chef and global humanitarian hosted the landmark … Continue reading

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Record-breaking 7,200-egg omelet is cooked in a record-breaking frying pan in Chehalis on July 24, 1931.

From History Link thanks to Bob P. n July 24, 1931, approximately 10,000 people — including Governor Roland Hartley (1864-1952) — attend the Lewis County Farmers and Merchants Picnic at Alexander Park in Chehalis to see what is billed as … Continue reading

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Also on Wednesday the 21st – in the Madrona Room and 5th floor patio.

For foodies, you can have a frozen yogurt with toppings out on 9th Avenue, then top it off with strawberry shortcake on the 5th floor patio. Who needs dinner anyway??

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Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

By Susan Shain in the NYT — Thanks to Mike C. Every week, Angela Espinoza Pierson looked at her recycling bin — filled with detergent jugs, shampoo bottles and clamshell containers that once held strawberries — with mixed feelings. Sure, it … Continue reading

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Candy Canes Bring a Twist to the Holidays

Thanks to Mary M. By Rosie Wolf Williams The red and white candy cane has a long and storied past. But is there a right way to eat one? Dangling from the Christmas tree, tucked into party favors, or bathing … Continue reading

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Army recipe for SOS in a 1942 Field Manual

From Bob P. perhaps reminding the Skyline vets about Army cuisine

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Food as Medicine: Exploring the intersection between the nutritional sciences, medicine and the culinary arts

This conference is open to the public and has some wonderful outside speakers from Harvard and Tufts, as well as the head chef at Canlis giving cooking demonstrations. The cost is $25 to watch online. Sadly it is all just … Continue reading

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Farms in Central Washington Boost Their Yield With Solar Energy

Thanks to Pam P. Two greenhouse domes on the Colville Reservation will house the state’s first ‘agrivoltaics’ project, where food and electricity can grow in tandem on small acreage. ‍ Two geodesic domes are being built in Nespelem, 16 miles … Continue reading

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|The Jewish Deli: An American Tale Told in Pickles and Pastrami

Thanks to Mike C. The Jewish Deli: An American Tale Told in Pickles and Pastrami “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” a traveling exhibit on the Jewish delicatessen, looks back at a vibrant institution fueled by immigration and irresistible food. In … Continue reading

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A second Ukrainian recipe – Beet and Mushroom Relish

Thanks to Joan C. – from the Skyline Legacy Cookbook ​From an old recipe of a Canadian-Ukrainian family as modified by Lidia Filonowich and Orleen Baugh Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp of oil, or more if needed … Continue reading

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A Ukrainian recipe from our Skyline Legacy Cookbook

Thanks to Joan C. Ukrainian Paska (Easter Bread) from Pamela Peterson’s grandmother Mary Kissel Repokis.  Pam writes, “This is her recipe from the old country.  I’ve made it myself many times and always think of her showing me how.” Ingredients … Continue reading

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Food art — being creative

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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National Pi day cookies – baked by a mathematician

Thanks to Hollis W. and the Duke magazine

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Be My Valentine

Making breakfast for someone you love. Thanks to Bob P.

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PCC Community Markets Sets Date for Downtown Seattle Store Opening

Location set to debut Jan. 19 as co-op reaches 100K member milestone. It’s located in Rainier Square at 1320 4th Avenue. (between Union and University). Thanks to Janet H for letting us know. PCC Community Markets has revealed that it … Continue reading

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Eggs Benedict

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The best deli in Washington State – right nearby

Bob P. says, “Ran across this article today (at Eat This, not That) listing the best delis in each state.  Our local deli George’s was the pick for Washington. I would agree!” George’s Sausage and Delicatessen has been in Seattle … Continue reading

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Remember the good old days

From a Facebook Friend of Put B.’s in Hawaii.

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Beef Has Issues. This Seattle Steakhouse Agrees.

By Brett Anderson in the New York Times Thanks to Mike C. Published Oct. 19, 2021Updated Oct. 20, 2021, 9:33 a.m. ET SEATTLE — One of the first things you’ll notice about Bateau, a critically acclaimed steakhouse in a city typically associated with seafood, is that it … Continue reading

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