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Spring 2008 Table of Contents |
Editor's Letter
Urban Foraging: Locally made tofu, Seattle's own caramel corn, bison tacos come to Tacoma, backyard farming, and a way to sneak healthy vegetables in to your kids diets.
Book News: Our recommendations for books on sustainable design, Washington wine "tasting trails," local and seasonal cooking, and becoming a smarter gardener. Field and Forest: Mining for Lettuce by Pat TanumihardjaMiner's Lettuce appears in salads at tremendously upscale places--but in the Northwest, you might think of it as a weed on the lawn. Local Hero: Pierce County's Emergency Food Network by Amy PenningtonHow does food ended up in the kitchens of those who need it? The Emergency Food Network does more than just deliver it. Farm to Table: Better Than Your Own Backyard by Sean HughesA P-Patch is one of the most satisfying ways to garden. It keeps you connected to neighbors, getting fresh food into hunger programs, and eating some rockin' good homegrown treats. Class Action: The Calm Before the Cake by Amy BroomhallLinda Reese has a dedicated passion for lovely cakes. She teaches all over the world, but we're lucky enough to have her based in White Center. In the Kitchen: A Force for All Seasons by Lara Ferroni With James Beard Foundation award-winning chef Maria Hines. Why she cares about local food? She says, "Because I don't want to make the same damn dishes forever." In the Pantry: Finland by the Suitcase by Anna RothFrom salmiakki to pulla, Karoliina Kuisa shows us what to expect when snacking with Finns. Tip: They don't have a sweet tooth. Icebox: The Queen of Condiments by Bethany Jean ClementRenée Erikson of Boat Steet Kitchen serves up light scones and shows off a perfectly adorable dog. On the Water: Barn Doors of the Sea by Eric ChastainHalibut's been fished sustainably longer than any other managed fish. Learn how they do it, and why these kite-like fish taste so good. On Tap: What's Brewing in Georgetown by Jerome RichardManny's Pale Ale is one of the most popular beer taps in town. The rest, as they say, is history. A New Pig in Town by Heidi BroadheadThese wooly fellow are ridiculous and delicious at the same time. Heidi was the first writer in the country to taste the pork. An Ambassador for Chickens by Shelley BjornstadEveryone wants a chicken of their own, don't they? Shelley's are prettier than most and lay lovely fresh eggs year-round. Her suggestions are a great place to start your own chicken-coop adventure. << Return to Archived Issues
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