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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…

Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 6 = Backfat

Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 6 = Backfat

Most Chefs will tell you to work as a stage before you decide to commit your life to working with food as a professional. Read about day six of my experience in this ten-part series as a stagiaire at The Fatted Calf in California’s Napa Valley for two weeks in November 2014. Then decide if it’s for you.

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Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 5

Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 5

Most Chefs will tell you to work as a stage before you decide to commit your life to working with food as a professional. Read about day five of my experience in this ten-part series as a stagiaire at The Fatted Calf in California’s Napa Valley for two weeks in November 2014. Then decide if it’s for you.

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Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 4

Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 4

Most Chefs will tell you to work as a stage before you decide to commit your life to working with food as a professional. Read about day four of my experience in this ten part series as a stage at The Fatted Calf in California’s Napa Valley for two weeks in November 2014. Then decide if it’s for you.

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Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 3

Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 3

Most Chefs will tell you to work as a stage before you decide to commit your life to working with food as a professional. Read about day three of my experience in this ten part series as a stage at The Fatted Calf in California’s Napa Valley for two weeks in November 2014. Then decide if it’s for you.

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Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 2

Staging at The Fatted Calf – Day 2

Most Chefs will tell you to work as a stage before you decide to commit your life to working with food as a professional. Read about day two of my experience in this ten part series as a stage at The Fatted Calf in California’s Napa Valley for two weeks in November 2014. Then decide if it’s for you.

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Staging at The Fatted Calf

Staging at The Fatted Calf

Most Chefs will tell you to work as a stage before you decide to commit your life to working with food as a professional. Read about my experience as a stage at The Fatted Calf in California’s Napa Valley for two weeks in November 2014. Then decide if it’s for you.

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How to Make Lonza

How to Make Lonza

Making salumi at home can be one of the most rewarding things a home cook can accomplish. And cured pork loin, aka Lonza, is one of the more delectable treats you can create with some very basic ingredients and the right environment. Check out my simple process for curing pork loin in this post.

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An Interview with Maxime Bilet of Imagine Food

An Interview with Maxime Bilet of Imagine Food

For Maxime Bilet – the relationships between food and the senses don’t stop at taste and smell. The continue through a vast series of connections with all five senses, culture, history, the elements and more. Read about his new Imagine Food space where diners eat, learn and interact with their food in new ways.

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Altura Chef Nathan Lockwood

Altura Chef Nathan Lockwood

Love eating locally sourced ingredients crafted into beautiful plates of Italian food? Look no further than Altura in Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Lauded by critics and fellow chefs – Nathan Lockwood is at the top of his game as evidenced by multiple James Beard Award nominations.

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How to Make Guanciale

How to Make Guanciale

Guanciale is a lovely pillow of meat made from pork jowl. About 70% fat or ‘pork butter’ – it’s an essential, versatile ingredient in the Italian kitchen. It’s also easy to cure at home if you have quality pork and the right conditions. Read on to find out how…

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