Monthly Archives: July 2012

Grilled Corn And Peach Salad

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Even if the Seattle weather (in the high 60s) isn’t exactly summery right now, we still have the glory of sweet summery peaches. And for our friends in warmer parts of the country, here’s a recipe you can make entirely … Continue reading →

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July Garden Update: Broccoli and Kale Planting, and a Tiny Shallot Harvest

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

July has flown by. We’re getting in the last round of some crops, and just starting to fill in some new crops. Also, due to a seed malfunction, we’re just planting a new round of beets. We’re hopeful these beets … Continue reading →

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Cilantro-Mint Herb Spread (aka Green Charmoula)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

If you’re like us, you have a boatload of mint in your garden right now. This richly herby green charmoula spread from Bon Appetit is great on grilled flatbread and grilled fish.

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Light and Easy Banana Blueberry Bread

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

We’re calling this ‘light and easy’ banana bread, because ‘low-fat’ sounds like it might not be so good. But this banana bread manages to be both low in fat and flip-flapping delicious. Blueberries are in serious season right now and … Continue reading →

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July Garden Update: Flowers and Vegetables in the Seattle Summer

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

The garden is humming along nicely. The warm days of Seattle summer are finally here, just like they come every year after the fourth of July. We’re out enjoying the garden, the bees, and all the beautiful new growth. Come … Continue reading →

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Mussels in a Braised Fennel and Leek Sauce

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Read through our blog and you’ll see – we LOVE mussel recipes. But for good reason – this glorious little local bivalve deserves every bit of the attention it gets. They’re super easy to make, so delicious to eat, and … Continue reading →

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Grilled Kale, Sliced Plums and a Balsamic Vinaigrette over Ricotta

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Summertime is the time for putting things on the grill. Got kale? Grill it! You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the rich, smoky, tart and tangy, sweetly complex flavors of this summertime salad. It was so good we ate the entire … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

We saw this banh mi recipe in this month’s Sunset Magazine and were drawn to this Vietnamese sandwich, with its piles of vegetables and promise of a great marinade. We loved the sweet, spicy, tangy sauce so much we ate … Continue reading →

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Siegel’s Bagels – A Real Montreal Bagel Experience

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Siegel’s Bagels touts its wares as being the ‘real Montreal bagel.’ Being Americans, this seemed a little odd, as we’re used to hearing about ‘New York style’ bagels. But tomato, tomahto, Montreal, New York – it all comes out to … Continue reading →

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Bin 941 – Vancouver’s Tapas Dining Delight

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

So, the FoodShed has been in training for a half ironman. Mary (me!) did it over the past weekend up in Vancouver, B.C. Melanie was an amazing support and photographer throughout. It was a unforgettable experience. To celebrate afterwards, we … Continue reading →

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