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'Shiro,' 'Palate & Passion' give context to recipes of beloved Seattle chefs

Posted Wed, Feb 1, 2 a.m.

Sushi legend, Shiro Kashiba, and seafood buff, John Howie, have published new books about life, good eating, and the philosphy of food and hospitality.

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Tender is the earth: Tamara Murphy and Terra Plata

Posted Wed, Jan 11, 2 a.m.

Former Brasa frontwoman Tamara Murphy breaks new ground with her cookbook and new restaurant.

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From Silicon Valley to Skagit Valley: A new farm incubator

Posted Wed, Jan 4, 2 a.m.

A new Skagit Valley farm incubator, Viva Farms, gives aspiring farmers the support they need to get off the ground in the hardscrabble world of farming.

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Winter eating: beyond kale sandwiches

Posted Thu, Dec 29, 2 a.m.

Sick to death of kale? You can still eat a seasonal, varied winter diet in the Northwest. Here's how.

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Olive oil's secret: Not enough real virgins

Posted Tue, Dec 27, 2 a.m.

Most imported oil is adulterated, and what you pay doesn't guarantee quality.

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Best of 2011: Farmers to Monsanto: Save our seeds

Posted Sat, Dec 24, 6 a.m.

Eastern Washington farmers are increasingly worried about agricultural invasion from Monsanto's unwanted genetically modified and patent-protected seeds, which can threaten a farm's organic status and land them in court. Now a national coalition of independent farmers is fighting back.

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Best of 2011: Low income? No farmers market for you

Posted Sat, Dec 24, 6 a.m.

Chase fees and this year's budget cuts mean Seattle's Farmer's Market Nutrition Program may be on the chopping block. In some low-income neighborhoods, it could mean serious trouble for the markets themselves.

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Green Acre Radio: Teaching sustainability to Seattle's student chefs

Posted Sat, Dec 17, 2 p.m.

A Seattle Central Community College program gives students a head start on getting with the seed to plate movement, food justice, and affordability.

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Low-income? No farmers markets for you

Posted Fri, Dec 9, 2 a.m.

Chase fees and this year's budget cuts mean Seattle's Farmer's Market Nutrition Program may be on the chopping block. In some low-income neighborhoods, it could mean serious trouble for the markets themselves.

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Public TV, Hugh Jackman, Bellevue: Korean food goes mainstream

Posted Tue, Nov 29, 11 a.m.

Eating on the Edge: A Bellevue fast-casual restaurant is doing what Korean restaurants never did before, catching a wave of broader cultural interest.

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The greenest voters you've ever seen are in ... Vancouver

Posted Tue, Nov 29, 2 a.m.

Bike lanes downtown, backyard chickens, food trucks: voters in British Columbia gave support to the mayor's re-election.

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Cranberry preserves with a twist

Posted Wed, Nov 23, 2 a.m.

Fall is cranberry season in Washington, meaning that, for once, these tart little berries are in easy local supply. Here's how to preserve them this holiday season, as a rich little relish with toasted pecans or in a tangy fruit salsa.

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Green Acre Radio: How Mexico struggles to defend against flood of U.S. grain

Posted Sun, Nov 20, 6 a.m.

A farmer from Oaxaca visits the Puget Sound region to talk about defending non-GMO corn and culture.

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The hidden savings in organic meat

Posted Mon, Nov 14, 2 a.m.

Forget the well-being of chickens. Sustainable meat keeps you (and everyone else) healthy. Why and how to eat organic, grassfed meat without breaking the bank. 

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The Thirst of the People

Posted Wed, Nov 9, 3 p.m.

Liquor might be quicker, but dismantling the legacy of Prohibition has taken 80 years in Washington, accomplished mostly by initiative.

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Bottled memories: Washington beer through the ages

Posted Tue, Nov 8, 2 a.m.

Seattle’s beer culture has changed, but once upon a time, wild Rainiers roamed the hills and beer labels promised sex.

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Urban ag grows up in Vancouver, even creating some political backlash

Posted Mon, Nov 7, 2 a.m.

The urban agriculture movement is gaining strength across B.C., enthusiastically adapted by everyone from businesses to backyard growers to pot-growers. So why is it being used as a wedge issue in Vancouver's latest election?

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Mile-high dining and double agents: Dinner theatre at its best

Posted Fri, Nov 4, 3 p.m.

Cafe Nordo's latest dinner theatre production blends 1960s air travel, Northwest food, and communist spies. Welcome aboard.

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Putting Grocery Outlet to the taste (and value) test

Posted Mon, Oct 31, 2 a.m.

Eating on the Edge: A deep-discount grocery chain, Grocery Outlet is loaded with bargains and lots of surprise variety. It's far from hip, like Trader Joe's, but it's a smart place for opportunistic shoppers.

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Whidbey gets serious about building local, healthy food systems

Posted Fri, Oct 28, 2 a.m.

Using Whidbey Island as a blueprint for healthy, sustainable food communities, the Whidbey Institute launches the first in a series of conferences dedicated to thriving communities.

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Food Blog posts

In the wine world, marketing gets bizarre

Posted Thu, Feb 2, 2 p.m.

Marketers go too far in their attempts to widen the market for wine.

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McCormick, Schmick and ... Bubba's?!

Posted Mon, Jan 9, 2 a.m.

The restaurants, which have just seen an ownership change, trace their roots to Jake's in Portland. Whatever the new Texas-born owner does, according to our Portland-native writer, he shouldn't mess with Jake's.

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When in Rome: tips for dining in a new city

Posted Tue, Dec 13, 2 a.m. 2011

If you're thinking of relying on a web search, consider what you would miss by taking the same approach in Seattle.

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Big guy: Liquor changes will hurt little guy wine shops

Posted Sat, Dec 10, 2 a.m. 2011

Because of its size, Wine World in the University District stands to gain handsomely from Initiative 1183's approval. But its owner worries about the smaller competitors when the changes occur.

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Better health for all gets a digital assist

Posted Mon, Oct 24, 9:15 p.m. 2011

A new effort, Mapping Our Voices for Equality, has grown out of federal efforts to involve more communities in promoting healthy foods and preventing the dangers associated with smoking.

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Help from Yelp: Harvard study shows online reviews boost Seattle restaurants

Posted Thu, Oct 20, 2 a.m. 2011

The study also found that online reviews seem to help independent restaurants take a larger share of the overall market from chain operations.

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Teaching Seattle how to cook

Posted Sat, Oct 15, 2 a.m. 2011

Seattle native Kathleen Flinn got into good food and cooking. Then, at a QFC on Capitol Hill, she realized how many people here felt no confidence in the kitchen.

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Farm to market for Pike Place restaurant

Posted Mon, Oct 10, 2 a.m. 2011

The restaurant known as Campagne is reopened as Marché.

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You say basil, I say arugula

Posted Fri, Sep 23, 9:42 p.m. 2011

Words of wisdom from a local green thumb for gardeners looking to extend their harvest into the fall months.

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Tasty events for good causes

Posted Mon, Sep 12, 10:35 a.m. 2011

Four foodie events, many chefs, many wines, and many plates.

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Everything you need to know about soft drink campaigns Limeade's bogus education hook "When you sip, kids learn," Dr. Pepper for men, energy drinks marketed to children, and absurd budgets.

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A dumpster-diving greenhorn finds success From finding lovingly placed artisan bread to a bag full of donuts, a squeamish writer gets over her fear of dumpster food.

Vancouver is trying to bring young, old together to solve problems Can a city improve its performance by tapping the wisdom of the young and the old? That's what Vancouver hopes to do with a series of meeting that look at how the city can meet its goals in such areas as local food and transportation.

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Amy Pennington: helping urban folks with their herbs A portrait of a Crosscut contributor and Seattle urban-gardening maven.

Bike-a-Bee: Urban beekeeping on two wheels One Chicago woman has given new meaning to the term urban warrior, melding beekeeping, biking, and frigid winter temperatures.


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