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September/October 2010 Table of Contents |
Editor's Letter
Urban Foraging
We celebrate books with a lengthy selection of local authors and a few national titles that you won’t want to miss. Don’t miss Myra Kohn’s Recipe Box, featuring a kale gratin from Boat Street Café.
In the Kitchen
There is a tomato-obsessed man ensconced in the middle of Pike Place Market. His name? Chester Gerl. His mission? Feeding locals from sources just a few steps away.
Icebox
Zephyr Paquette may have one of the most expansive collections of food that Bethany Jean Clement has yet unearthed in the home kitchen of a professional chef. You will have serious pantry envy.
Farm to Table
Ferndale is home to a small cheesemaking operation that shows worldwide influences. Looking for farmstead paneer or quark? Tim Newcomb suggests you look no further than Appel Farms.
Hot Plate
Jay Friedman riffs about meat and sex with Brandon the butcher of Sea Breeze Farms, and find a few common threads among several carnal pleasures.
Cooking Fresh
Following on the heels of Jess Thomson’s remarkable collection of apple recipes, we dive head-first into a vat of hard cider for the introduction of Binge.
Modern Pantry
Add some more bright colors to the pantry before the harvest wraps up for the year. We suggest green (tomatillo salsa) and purple (concord grape jam).
On the Water
Some might call it heresy, but Washington is home to a salmon farming operation that just earned “Supergreen” status from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Abra Bennett details the history (and future) of a closed-loop coho farm. Sidebar: Use It or Lose It
Features
Apple Harvest
Check out the gorgeous apple centerfold, and learn which varieties are best for eating, cooking or making juice. Sidebars: Storing apples and choosing a variety to grow.
21st Century Home Ec
High school students are digging into remarkable programs that offer more than basic skills. Amy Pennington visits the classroom.
Great Granola
Ashley Gartland didn’t just duplicate her favorite store-bought granola—she improved it. Read about the process and find a few recipes to make your own whole-grain breakfast treat.
Small Town, Big Market
Port Townsend is home to a particularly delicious farmer’s market that appeals to locals and visitors alike. Will O’Donnell and Kerri Hartman highlight some unusual market vendors and best picnicking spots for a gorgeous fall day trip.
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