Departments

Editor’s Letter
Three cheers for autumn.

Urban Foraging
We take a look at two new books and one new bookstore, while Ronald Holden explores our rainy-side AVA and Myra Kohn provides the comfort of a French toast recipe.

Artisans
Katrina Moore has led several hundred tours of Fremont’s Theo Chocolate Factory. No, she is not an Oompa-Loompa, and yes, she hears that joke a lot.

Farm to Table
Mair Farm-Taki is a cornerstone of the University District Farmers Market. Tara Austen Weaver visits the farm in Yakima and learns about Taki’s dedication—both to organic methods and to his customers.

Cooking Fresh
Jess Thomson’s fruit-centered seasonal menu is pear-fectly delicious. Binge: Our favorite pickles.

Modern Pantry
Amy Pennington suggests a pair of savory spreads, including a spiced tomato jam that she’s been bragging about for months.

In the Kitchen
It takes a special sort of chef to keep an icon in top form—but as Jess Thomson discovers, Jason Franey of Canlis is just that sort of special.

Back of the House
Becky Selengut reminiscences on the sack lunch and her lunchroom nemesis.

Features

The Blessings of Orcas
Fall is a gorgeous time to visit Orcas Island. As Megan Hill discovers, it’s an absurdly delicious (and educational) place for locavores.

Pear Parade
Crisp, succulent, creamy, floral: Pears deserve our full attention. Here’s a look at 15 local varieties. Sidebar: Home Grown

Adventures in Tofu
Tofu is easy to make at home, and as Beth Maxey explains, it’s both more fun and more delicious to experiment than it is to rely on the pre-packed spongy white blocks.

Closing the Urban Fruit Loop
Abra Bennett explores the roots—and success—of City Fruit with its founder, Gail Savina.

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