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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Grandma Goodwin’s Famous Rum Cake Recipe
Another of my country cooking favorites from my Grandmother in Indiana. This rum cake recipe is to die for and will make even the biggest Grinch smile!
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