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Hungry Hollow Farm

Hungry Hollow Farm is located in Shelton, Washington and was founded in 1888. Chicken Farmer Grant Jones left big city life and started his journey towards restoring the pastoral farm and began his mission to bring the best pasture raised chicken money can buy – straight to your door!

Fundamental Coffee’s Summer Solstice Blend Release

Scott McMartin founded Fundamental Coffee Co. in Seattle after years of overseeing bulk purchasing and roasting at coffee behemoth Starbucks. Now, he’s bringing the art of the blend back to small scale roasting one batch at a time.

Eric Rivera – An Open Book

Eric Rivera is one of the most energetic, focused and creative chefs on the Seattle restaurant scene. Read about how he went from food blogger to the top of his craft in this in-depth interview.

Beef Slaughter on the Olympic Peninsula

This is a story about witnessing a beef slaughter – a visceral experience not for everyone but is truly essential to understanding where your food comes from.

How to Make Bratwurst

Bratwurst is the king of all sausage in my book. Meaty, sweet, and perfect for any season. This recipe will give you the basis to make your own version which will be enjoyed by friends and family for generations.

How to Make Ciccioli

Ciccioli is the Italian cousin to the French rillette – a beautiful concoction primarily made of pork shoulder braised in lard. It’s relatively simple to make at home and makes a great gift for the meat lover in your life. Here’s the recipe!

How to Make Culatello

If you are a fan of prosciutto then you will simply fall in love with culatello – the king of all cured meats. Though rarely found on menus, this lovely salumi is to die for. Check out my step by step guide on how to make culatello…

Brady Lowe – The Man Behind Cochon 555

Brady Lowe – The Man Behind Cochon 555

Thanks to Brady Lowe, lovers of heritage pork and sustainable farming practices can now make an annual pilgrimage to 10 events designed to honor the humble pig. If you want to keep your Carnivore Club Card then attendance is compulsory.

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Jack Timmons of Jack’s BBQ

Jack Timmons of Jack’s BBQ

Jack Timmons left his day job as an engineer at Microsoft to pursue his true passion – creating Seattle’s best Texas barbecue joint. And he’s succeeded in grand fashion. Read on about his journey through BBQ camp to pop up events to building his very own roadhouse in SoDo.

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Eric Banh’s Seven Beef Steak House

Eric Banh’s Seven Beef Steak House

The meat world of Seattle certainly has no shortage of places to get a good steak. Sure, it’s not the old-school world of Chicago or New York, but there are some notable joints in town if you want to get down to business on a T-bone. Seven Beef is the latest focusing on whole animal butchery using grass-fed beef bringing a vast selection of cuts to the table.

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Ryan Ross of Supper Corps

Ryan Ross of Supper Corps

Chef Ryan Ross is wholly committed to her mantra of bringing good, seasonal, healthy food to her diners. Currently she runs Supper Corps, an intimate private dining event held in and around Bellingham when the mood strikes. Read about her journey and philosophy on eating and being well.

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Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill

Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill

Many chefs focus in earnest to reduce food waste and to use the whole animal. But few go to the lengths that Chef Maximillian Petty do at his restaurant Eden Hill in Seattle. Not only does Petty have a mission borne out of respect for the beast – but he’s got a creative streak that is impressive. Read about his philosophy and approach to meat.

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That’s A Lotta SPAM: A Test of Poor Taste

That’s A Lotta SPAM: A Test of Poor Taste

SPAM is the legendary luncheon meat that is both loved and reviled throughout the world. But did you know that there are many imitators of this renowned product? Here we take on the onerous task of taste testing 16 different canned meats to determine if a decent version actually exists!

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Tyler Palagi of Radiator Whiskey

Tyler Palagi of Radiator Whiskey

If you’re a card carrying member of the Carnivore Club then you likely know about Tyler Palagi and his restaurant Radiator Whiskey located across from Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. On any given night diners are treated to a multitude of meaty pleasures including beef lip terrine, roast pig head and fried pork shanks – it’s meat heaven.

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Seattle Coffee Roaster 101

Seattle Coffee Roaster 101

Most people know Seattle as a place to get a great cup of coffee from one of many cafes in town. But little do they know that the roaster scene here is budding into something great. Read on to learn about the evolution of Seattle’s coffee roasting scene.

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How to Make Culatello

How to Make Culatello

If you are a fan of prosciutto then you will simply fall in love with culatello – the king of all cured meats. Though rarely found on menus, this lovely salumi is to die for. Check out my step by step guide on how to make culatello…

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Reality Bites – The Economics of Running a Food Truck

Reality Bites – The Economics of Running a Food Truck

Gourmet food trucks have taken off over the past few years with cities like Portland, SF and LA achieving high status on the totem pole of rolling culinaria. But is this really a profitable business model? Read on to learn about the ins and outs of running a flammable kitchen on wheels.

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