Category Archives: In the Wild

Everything we’re foraging, catching, or otherwise gathering from the wild.

The Fastest Way to a (Chicken) Lady’s Heart

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Last week, we had the joy of watching our friend Jessica’s chickens while she was out of town. Spending time with the three ladies is hilarious, entertaining, and means all the fresh eggs you can eat. Hooray! Of course, we … Continue reading →

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Catching and Cooking the Red Rock Crab (aka Charles)

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

On the second to last day of crab season, crab license in hand (or rather, around our necks), we set out on our first ever solo crab expedition. Melanie’s gone crabbing with her dad before, but we’d never done it … Continue reading →

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How to Shuck an Oyster

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

There’s something very satisfying about shucking an oyster. And if it’s an oyster you’ve just plucked off your beach or picked up fresh from a nearby farm, then all the better. Melanie picked up these oysters from Minterbrook Oyster Company, … Continue reading →

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We Do Not Need Baby Goats

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

We do not need baby goats. Obviously. That is ridiculous. Intellectually speaking, it makes no sense at all. But put a baby goat and an intellectual in front of us, and the baby goat wins, every time.

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Sea Beans and Grilled Halibut

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Sea beans grow rampant down at the Key Peninsula. They’re everywhere, just waiting to be harvested. I’d never known about this bounty, hiding in plain site, until Melanie introduced me to this salty snack during Sunday morning’s low tide. They’re … Continue reading →

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Fresh-Caught Grilled Trout with Shallots and Thyme

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Melanie caught this trout in Eastern Washington on opening day, at Blue Lake. We’re not bragging, but she caught the largest fish of her party – two sixteen inchers. This is the tale of one of those sixteen inchers.

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Pan-Fried Trout with Mushroom, Sage and Shallots

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

In these grey, chilly days of Seattle winter, there’s something soothing about trout fried up in a cast-iron pan, topped with a warming, earthy mixture of mushrooms, shallots and sage. This dish was inspired by local chef Becky Selengut’s cookbook … Continue reading →

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Chanterelle Mushroom Harvest on the Key Peninsula

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

It’s mushroom hunting time on the Key Peninsula, and chanterelles are in season. It’s a laid-back sport, true, but requires eagle eyes. I’m just learning the ins and outs thanks to our friend and neighbor, Carla. When she shows up … Continue reading →

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