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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…

Renee Erickson – Seattle’s Seafood Maven

Renee Erickson – Seattle’s Seafood Maven

Meet Chef Renee Erickson – one of Seattle’s best and brightest culinary stars and owner of Boat St. Cafe, The Walrus and the Carpenter, The Whale Wins and her newest venture – Barnacle recently opened in Ballard.

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Chef Jason Stratton of Spinasse and Vespolina

Chef Jason Stratton of Spinasse and Vespolina

I love meeting influential Chefs and recently I had the opportunity to meet with one of my favorites, Jason Stratton of Spinasse, Artusi and his latest venture – Vespolina. To read more about what he has to say – see the fourth in a series of interviews with Seattle-based Chefs on TheHungryDogBlog.com

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Don Stefano’s Pizza Dough Recipe

Don Stefano’s Pizza Dough Recipe

Tired of eating chewy pizza made from store bought, pre-made dough that looks grey and goopy? Well try this simple recipe from my dad, Don Stefano, and make the best pizza dough you have ever had right in your home!

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Risotto Recipe – A ‘Sure Thing’

Risotto Recipe – A ‘Sure Thing’

In need of a ‘Sure Thing’? Make this risotto recipe and you will get your wish. I’ve made this recipe dozens of times and can verify that it has magical qualities that will open doors, seal deals and satisfy any hunger you or your dining companions might have!

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Volunteer Park Cafe’s Ericka Burke

Volunteer Park Cafe’s Ericka Burke

Meet Ericka Burke: Chef and Owner of the hidden gem of a restaurant – Volunteer Park Cafe in Seattle, WA. Learn about her mission to bring fresh, local good food to the people of Seattle and about her plans for the future.

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Cafe Juanita’s Chef Holly Smith

Cafe Juanita’s Chef Holly Smith

Chef Holly Smith talks about her motivation and the spirit behind Cafe Juanita located in Kirkland, WA. She is regarded as one of the top Chefs in the Pacific Northwest and is a former James Beard Foundation award winner. Read about her past, present and future here!

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Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Another heirloom recipe from my Grandmother in Indiana: the famous Banana Cream Pie. My Grandpa’s favorite treat made only on special occasions.

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Lecosho’s Matt Janke

Lecosho’s Matt Janke

I’ve eaten at Matt Janke’s restaurants for years starting with Matt’s in the Market and then moving on to Lecosho. One thing is for sure – Matt knows how to put together a winning combination of food, hospitality and ambiance. Check out what he has to say in the first of a series of Chef/Restaurant Owner interviews on The Hungry Dog Blog.

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Mushroom Farms are Indeed Magical

Mushroom Farms are Indeed Magical

The Hungry Dog profiles the burgeoning ‘foraging scene’ and mushroom sub-culture in the Pacific Northwest along with Provisions Mushroom Farm in Olympia, WA.

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