A couple years ago, I was invited by the director, Robert Kenner, to attend a screening of Food, Inc. in Los Angeles. This invitation was all thanks for my brother who filmed much of the movie. I jumped at the opportunity to see the film. Food, Inc. “lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, […]
SHALLOTS STORE: Keep in a dry, well-ventilated space for up to 1 month. Do not store in a plastic bag, which traps moisture and can cause them to rot. USE: Mild enough to be eaten raw, shallots can be diced and added to vinaigrette dressings. They can also be substituted for onions in almost any […]
What a great event! Having never hosted a dinner party before, I was unsure of how it would work itself out. It was better than I imagined. The hors d’ oeuvres were awesome, the potato leek soup and chicken Florentine were culinary masterpieces, and the Café au Lait pudding was heavenly. But even more impressive […]
BABY BOK CHOY – As far as cabbages go, baby bok choy are pretty irresistible! STORE: Place in a plastic bag — but do not close — and refrigerate for no more than three days. PREP: There is no need to cook the stalks and leaves separately – just wash the whole and drain and cut into […]
My friends Ken and Kathryn at Horse Drawn Produce on Lopez Island have offered to make their grass-fed lamb available to our customers! I am really excited to be able to offer this quality, locally raised product. Ken and Kathryn are excellent farmers, but even more important to me is their sincere commitment to sustainable, […]
The box of good starts here… Joelle and I would like to invite you to spend an evening dining with us at the Everett Train Station. I have always wanted to host a dinner party for our customers and couldn’t quite find the time, but now we are going to make it happen. Through this […]
Red d’Anjou Pears – These are ready to eat now! STORE: Refrigerate ripe pears for up to 5 days. PREP: If you’re serving uncooked pears, cut them just before using; sprinkle the flesh with lemon juice to prevent browning. USE: Red D’anjous can be enjoyed like an apple, or try baking, roasting, sautéing, or poaching in […]
This is the time of year when people are making lifestyle changes for good. We all start to focus on maintaining healthy eating, exercising and setting goals for ourselves to keep us healthy. However, there are so many others—friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers—who could benefit from the fresh variety of fruits and vegetables that you’ve […]
Capture your Valentine’s heart with the elegance of Theo Chocolate, the exquisite Breadfarm’s cookies or a combination of both in The Essential Chocolate assortment! Theo’s Casanova Caramel Collection – $8.80 – $26.40 Theo’s exquisite Casanova Caramel Collections will have you swooning as you explore each elegant flavor. Each caramel possesses a unique aphrodisiac quality, so share with […]
Celery root (celeriac) Celeriac is a vegetable that is a member of the celery family. However, only its root is used for cooking purposes. Also known as celery root, knob celery, and turnip rooted celery, celeriac has a taste that is similar to a blend of celery and parsley. Additionally, celeriac is grown similarly to […]
This is the time of year when people are making lifestyle changes for good. We all start to focus on maintaining healthy eating, exercising and setting goals for ourselves to keep us healthy. However, there are so many others—friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers—who could benefit from the fresh variety of fruits and vegetables that you’ve […]
Broccolini Actually a cross between a broccoli and a Chinese broccoli (gai-lan/kai-lan). STORE: Treat Broccolini much like you would broccoli, storing unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator up to 5 days. PREP: Wash just before us, trim just the ends off if using stems, or trim stems off completely if using raw. USE: […]
Broccoli Broccoli is a nutritional bonanza—potassium, vitamin C, antioxidants. It’s also versatile, at home on a crudité platter, tossed into stir-fries and quiches, or pureed into an elegant soup. STORE: Refrigerate broccoli unwashed (moisture speeds decay) in a bag in the vegetable compartment up to 5 days. Broccoli can be blanched (to retard enzyme action) […]
Citrus: Oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes and grapefruit are loaded with vitamin C. They’re great for juicing, flavoring baked goods or marinades, or just eating out of hand. Here’s the best way to keep them fresh, juicy and tasty for as long as possible. STORE: Keep citrus fruit at room temperature for up to a week. Keep […]
