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Merry Christmas 2012 From the FoodShed

All of the warmest wishes and happiest of food days to you and your family on Christmas Day, 2012. Love, Mary, Melanie, Francis and Walnut

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And Now For Something A Little Different

The Seattle FoodShed is getting married! (Washington legalized same-shed marriage?!) Well, not yet. But Washington State (along with Maryland, Maine and Wisconsin) did do something a little different this Tuesday. In fact, as I write this, “something a little different” … Continue reading

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Help Me, I’m Hungry – A Vegan Restaurant for a Mother-Daughter Dinner

It’s time for another installment of Help Me, I’m Hungry. The occasion: An informal Friday dinner with a vegan daughter. The attire: Jeans. The location: Seattle. Here’s our recommendation. What do you think? Have another great idea for this mom … Continue reading

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Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic, and Pistachios

Summer squash is in full glory, and we’re cooking away to keep up. This easy pasta dinner with pistachios and grilled yellow squash is an inspired recipe from Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Express. To the recipe!

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Like Father, Like Daughter: Grilled Shrimp with Lemon, Garlic, and Garden Herbs dipped in Sriracha Mayonnaise

Reblogged from Shut Up & Cook: “Honey! It’s Dad!! You’re on SPEAKER!!!” My father’s booming voice, a crescendo through the phone, culminated in what could easily be construed as a full shout, as when he is particularly excited he forgets … Continue reading

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Double Salmon and Beetroot Stack with Cardamom-Lemon Creme Fraiche

Reblogged from food to glow: Owing to the inherent compatibility of salmon and beetroot there are probably lots of versions of this recipe kicking around. I mean, we are talking of a Rogers and Astaire-type partnership; each making the other … Continue reading

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Butterbean Hummus with Smoked Paprika Oil

Reblogged from FrugalFeeding: Hummus, a dip usually made with chickpeas, is by far my favourite dip. When made correctly, it has such a full and punchy flavour worthy of even the fattest cat’s mezze. As we all know, chickpeas make … Continue reading

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Cider-Braised Greens

Reblogged from Savory Salty Sweet: If it were up to me (and it is somewhat puzzling that it is not, considering the fact that I do all the cooking around here), every dinner I served would include these greens.  Lightly … Continue reading

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Pear and Gorgonzola Crostata

Reblogged from meatballs & milkshakes: Crostatas are great because you don’t have to worry about a pie shell. You bake them on a cookie sheet and they are wonderfully rustic and delicious. It’s still pretty chilly here, so the fall/winter … Continue reading

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A Sweet Visit to Honore Bakery in Ballard

What are you doing this Saturday morning? If you’re in Seattle, we strongly suggest a visit to Honore Bakery in Ballard. And if you’re not in Seattle, come with us right now because we can’t wait any longer for some … Continue reading

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