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Haraneko Borda, Itxassou, France
In the Pays Basque, adding Borda to the name of an eating establishment signifies a rustic country inn. In Euskera, borda means barn and the original Bordas were kitchens set up in underused barns, often with the cooking done over … Continue reading
Les Chèvres de Brassenx
There’s a new fromagerie in Orthez (officially in Argagnon but that is only about 4 minutes from Orthez). This is big news because 1) well things can move pretty slow in Orthez and it is therefore not that often that … Continue reading
Penn Cove Shellfish
Penn Cove Shellfish was established in 1975 by the Jefferds family in Coupville, Whidbey Island, and is the oldest commercial mussel farm in the United States. Today, the Jefferds are still hard at work producing some the best sustainably farmed … Continue reading
Saturday lunch, Alsace-style
Quick photo of me at lunch with the part of the Drohman family that lives in Alsace…where, incidentally,it is spelled Drohmann. This photo only shows a part of the group, which numbered about 25 guests, all of whom are either … Continue reading
Farmer’s Market Changes
In case you didn’t get the memo, there are some changes coming to the University District and Broadway Farmer’s Markets. The University District market will be leaving its location at just south of the University Heights Community Center, its location … Continue reading
GM Alfalfa was in the food supply before USDA approval
“A food-safety advocacy group demanded on Friday that the U.S. government investigate how a Washington state alfalfa crop became tainted with a genetically modified trait that was illegal when the seed was purchased.” Reuter’s , September 27, 2013 According to … Continue reading
Fundraiser for Green Plate Special
What: Benefit for Green Plate Special at the Corner Table When: Tuesday September 24, 2013, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse Cafe Presse is proud to Welcome Green Plate Special to the Corner Table! We are pleased to … Continue reading
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Chicken Fricasse with mushrooms and creme fraiche
Many people don’t think of slow simmering when deciding what to do with a chicken. However, farm raised chickens lend themselves very well to this treatment, since they are generally full of flavor, less fatty and a bit firmer in … Continue reading
Draft Horses make a comeback
According to an article in the New York Times, by Anne Raver, by some estimates, there are now about 400,000 farms in North America that use draft animals in some capacity…who knew? Interesting article, though.