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Pork shank and Spring herb terrine

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This terrine differs from the Burgundian classic Jambon Persillée  in that it is made from fresh pork shanks instead of from smoked ham.  The inclusion of soft herbs give it a lightness that contrasts with many other terrines. This recipe makes two (6 cup) terrines

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This terrine differs from the Burgundian classic Jambon Persillée  in that it is made from fresh pork shanks instead of from smoked ham.  The inclusion of soft herbs give it a lightness that contrasts with many other terrines. This recipe makes two (6 cup) terrines

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Appetizer Special at Le Pichet

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Appetizer special, Sunday May 27, 2012 at Le Pichet: “Pork shank and Spring herb terrine, served on a warm salad of fingerling potatoes, local asparagus, crispy pork skin and a shallot-caper-grain mustard vinaigrette” I made 4 terrines, and two have already sold so we will probably only have this as a special today and tomorrow.

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Appetizer special, Sunday May 27, 2012 at Le Pichet: “Pork shank and Spring herb terrine, served on a warm salad of fingerling potatoes, local asparagus, crispy pork skin and a shallot-caper-grain mustard vinaigrette” I made 4 terrines, and two have already sold so we will probably only have this as a special today and tomorrow.

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Cafe Presse | Le Pichet

Pike Place Market Chefs Demonstration June 24, 2012

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What:      Cooking Demonstration with Le Pichet and Cafe Presse Executive Chef Jim Drohman When:     Sunday June 24, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm Where:   Pike Place Market For more information about Summer Sunday Cooking Demonstrations, check out the Pike Place Market’s web site. Summer Farm Days on the Cobblestones for 2012 begin on June 24. 

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What:      Cooking Demonstration with Le Pichet and Cafe Presse Executive Chef Jim Drohman When:     Sunday June 24, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm Where:   Pike Place Market For more information about Summer Sunday Cooking Demonstrations, check out the Pike Place Market’s web site. Summer Farm Days on the Cobblestones for 2012 begin on June 24. 

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Le Pichet to feature the cheeses of Ferme Kukulu

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What:  Exclusive Selection of the Cheeses of Ferme Kukulu When:  Beginning May 19, 2012 Where:  At Le Pichet In March of this year, I was lucky enough to have the chance to visit Ferme Kukulu in the French Basque Countries.  This family-run farm has been producing raw milk cheeses in the traditional style, using traditional

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What:  Exclusive Selection of the Cheeses of Ferme Kukulu When:  Beginning May 19, 2012 Where:  At Le Pichet In March of this year, I was lucky enough to have the chance to visit Ferme Kukulu in the French Basque Countries.  This family-run farm has been producing raw milk cheeses in the traditional style, using traditional

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Best French Onions Soup in Seattle? The Weekly says its at Cafe Presse

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A recent web article by Seattle Weekly food critic Hanna Raskin proposes to sort out once and for all the question of who makes the best French onion soup in Seattle.  After what (one can only assume) was an exhaustive search, she and her team named their list of “Seattle’s 9 Best French Onion Soups”. 

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A recent web article by Seattle Weekly food critic Hanna Raskin proposes to sort out once and for all the question of who makes the best French onion soup in Seattle.  After what (one can only assume) was an exhaustive search, she and her team named their list of “Seattle’s 9 Best French Onion Soups”. 

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Le Pichet Menu adds Spring Dishes

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Last Friday, April 13th, 2012, Le Pichet Chef de Cuisine Brent Harding rolled out our new menu for Spring.  The local Spring vegetables are just starting to arrive and we, as cooks, are always longing to begin using and eating them as soon as possible after the long winter. The new dishes feature Yakima asparagus,

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Last Friday, April 13th, 2012, Le Pichet Chef de Cuisine Brent Harding rolled out our new menu for Spring.  The local Spring vegetables are just starting to arrive and we, as cooks, are always longing to begin using and eating them as soon as possible after the long winter. The new dishes feature Yakima asparagus,

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Ferme KUKULU in Espelette

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During a recent visit to the Southwest of France, we visited one of the artisan cheese makers who’s cheeses we are lucky enough to feature on our cheese board at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse.  Ferme Kukulu is located just outside of the small town of Espelette in the heart of the French Basque

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During a recent visit to the Southwest of France, we visited one of the artisan cheese makers who’s cheeses we are lucky enough to feature on our cheese board at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse.  Ferme Kukulu is located just outside of the small town of Espelette in the heart of the French Basque

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Dining Out for Life 2012

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Mark your calendar for early for one of the most fun and most important fundraisers of the year. Dining Out for Life 2012 Thursday April 26, 2012 The concept behind Dining Out for Life, which is celebrating its 19th year in Seattle (!), is simple:  just eat out at any of a whole ton of

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Mark your calendar for early for one of the most fun and most important fundraisers of the year. Dining Out for Life 2012 Thursday April 26, 2012 The concept behind Dining Out for Life, which is celebrating its 19th year in Seattle (!), is simple:  just eat out at any of a whole ton of

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TAP PROJECT 2012

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At Le Pichet and Cafe Presse, we have supported the Tap Project since its beginning and are are proud to take part again in 2012.  During World Water Week, March 19-25 2012, your donation of $1 will provide safe drinking water for 1 child for 40 days. Cafe Presse has been selected to host the

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At Le Pichet and Cafe Presse, we have supported the Tap Project since its beginning and are are proud to take part again in 2012.  During World Water Week, March 19-25 2012, your donation of $1 will provide safe drinking water for 1 child for 40 days. Cafe Presse has been selected to host the

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Salads

Salade Verte

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This version of the classic Salade Verte has been on the menu at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse every day that we have been open. The salade verte is the ultimate expression of simple food, simply prepared.  Because there are no tricks or gimmicks to hid mistakes, the quality of every ingredient is paramount.  We

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This version of the classic Salade Verte has been on the menu at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse every day that we have been open. The salade verte is the ultimate expression of simple food, simply prepared.  Because there are no tricks or gimmicks to hid mistakes, the quality of every ingredient is paramount.  We

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