In the very Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington, lederhosen, sausages and beer steins reign supreme, while the town’s ornate and antiquated architecture lends itself to an experiential weekend away or adventure-laden escape. Framed by massive mountains and the...
Just the way a key goes into a lock or a hand slides into a glove, some things just fit together perfectly. When this happens, it can feel almost serendipitous. Or at least that’s how it felt the first time I slid a can of cider into the cavity of a roasting chicken....
Midway through July and it’s already been one of the hottest, driest Pacific Northwest summers to date. If you have a green thumb, you may have noticed this reflected in your garden. With the hot, dry days, tomatoes, peppers and other members of the nightshade family...
“Oh say can you… sip!” On the cusp of Fourth of July weekend, I care less about fireworks and more about what kinds of libations and sustenance I’ll be stocking my cooler with. After all, it’s not a celebration without a spread worthy of the occasion. Feeling extra...
I like to eat with the seasons. Fall welcomes apple crisps and pumpkin pies; winter is a time for hearty stews and lots of potatoes; spring brings fresh, colorful greens; and summer is hallmarked by barbecue-everything. Barbecued hamburgers. Barbecued chicken....
Culinary Chemistry. That’s the name of this column. But, not every recipe is actual “chemistry.” Adding a smoky porter beer to a pot of chili will change the flavor of the dish, but it’s not going to inspire a chain reaction of physical changes. If you want to get to...
Roughly translating into “deliciousness,” the Japanese flavor sensory term umami is precisely that—delicious. More subtle than its siblings sweet, sour, salty and bitter, the hard-to-peg but undeniably present savory flavor of umami is the mouthwatering taste people...
Once a flavoring found only among Italian royalty, balsamic vinegar is today a modern household staple. The dark, sweet and tangy vinegar is revered for its rich color and taste and for its versatility in many dishes. Unfortunately, most of the bottles of balsamic...
Situated on the northern shore of Fidalgo Island in Washington State’s Skagit County, the seaside city of Anacortes is popularly known to many as the gateway to the San Juans. Providing ferry access to Vancouver Island, Victoria, BC and most San Juan Islands,...
A flavorful fungi, mushrooms are a versatile food that adds superb flavor and texture to many dishes. From rare and sought after morels and truffles to everyday portobellos and shiitakes, there are limitless ways to prepare these delicate, earthy morsels. If you don’t...
