It is no secret that the foothills of our northwest mountains provide bountiful habitats for some of country’s best wild mushrooms. Because they don’t grow in freezing temperatures, fresh wild mushrooms are seasonal and available from April through November when … Continue reading →
Summer Seafood and Greens Salad Serves 4 We in the northwest really do have a remarkable seafood bounty available to us year round. And being the optimist that I am, I just know that any moment now the clouds will … Continue reading →
Imagine a tiny Italian farm kitchen on a chilly winter night. On the wood burning stove a big cast iron pot heats water for pasta while the farmer’s wife reaches for a jar of tomatoes canned months before, goes outside … Continue reading →
Osso Bucco For solace during the torrential March rains and shivery nights I turn toward northern Italy where long, cold winters are expected, and people warm themselves with hearty, bone-warming soups and stews. Osso Bucco, a classic Real Food. Most … Continue reading →
