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Übrlocal : The Latest Intersection of Technology and Local Food
There’s a new startup in town, just in time to help you figure out what to do with all that zucchini and it’s called Übrlocal. Tech savvy and foodie Seattleites are the perfect candidates to participate in the beta testing … Continue reading →
Orange Squash Blossoms and Deep Green Chiles
The Pike Place Market brings their roving Express Markets to South Lake Union on Thursdays. It’s so cool to walk out of work and find a mini farmer’s market has appeared out of nowhere. The bright yellow fresh flowers and deep red ripe berries draw you in.
Organic peppers on sale at the SLU farmer’s market. Santa Fe Chile, Fresnos, Jalapeño and Floral Gem. Seattle 2014
The chile peppers are in showing every shade of green and the purple bell peppers are amazing.
Organic purple bell peppers on sale at the SLU Farmer’s Market in mid-August. Seattle 2014
This past week I noticed the squash blossoms because their orange color reminded me that fall is coming. Fried squash blossoms stuffed with with mushrooms or cheese are easy and delicious as appetizers. Check out Heidi’s recipe for Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Sautéed Chanterelles and Buerre Blanc.
Fresh organic squash blossoms. South Lake Union Farmer’s Market, Seattle 2014.
Kurt Timmermeister, Books and Birth Charts
Somehow I didn’t hear about Kurt Timmermeister’s new book Growing a Feast : The Chronicle of a Farm-to-Table Meal until it was already published. But no matter. It was a perfect sobering-up-about-food read after the intoxication of the holidays. I … Continue reading →