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Amy Pennington’s Spiced Kibbe
From Urban Pantry © Amy Pennington ¾ cup uncooked bulgur1 ½ cups boiling water (plus a smidge more)1 cup (about 8 ounces or ½ pound) ground beef or lamb – see local sources below1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon red chile flakes½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon dried mint, oregano or dillFreshly ground black pepperOlive oil…
Cynthia Nims’ Brown Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Dip
from Gourmet Game Night, © Cynthia Nims 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Caramel Dip 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preheat the oven to…
Cynthia Nims’ Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
from Gourmet Game Night, © Cynthia Nims 24 large mushrooms (about 1 1/2 pounds), wiped clean2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped tomato1 can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and well drained1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup finely grated fontinaSalt and freshly ground black pepper Snap off the stems from the mushroom…
Cynthia Nims’ Herb-Marinated Shrimp
1/2 cup chopped fresh tender herbs (flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, fennel, chervil, and/or chives) 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 18 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined 18 pickled cocktail onions In a medium bowl, combine the herbs, vinegar, and olive oil, with a good…
Cynthia Nims’ Caesar Dip with Big Croutons and Romaine
For this use, the crouton strips shouldn’t get quite as crunchy as a classic crouton, so your guests can easily bite into them without much crumbling. The romaine will lose some of its crispness after an hour or so; best keep it wrapped in damp paper towels in the fridge and set it on the…
Cynthia Nims’ Carrot and Parsnip Chips
From Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites © Cynthia Nims Makes 4 to 6 servings 3 large carrots (about 1 pound) 2 large parsnips (about 1 pound) Vegetable oil, for frying 1 teaspoon kosher salt or flaky or coarse sea salt 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme After peeling one of the…
What We’re Doing During Seahawks Games: Stuffing Our Faces
Two Seattle chefs share their tailgating menu that's perfect for Seahawks games
It’s almost as mouthwatering as the kickoff, almost as heartwarming as the national anthem being sung before the first football game of the season and almost as delicious as that first touchdown. That first glimpse of divine munchables and irresistible comfort foods splayed out on the tailgate party table before the big game—the excitement is…
Shopping Trip: A Peek inside Roche Bobois’ New Downtown Showroom
After a few construction delays, and decades of doing business along Seattle’s Western Avenue, Roche Bobois (1922 Fourth Ave.; 206.322.9744) has opened the doors to its new showroom inside the Escala building on Fourth Avenue. With its surround of high-end retailers and restaurants, the luxury high-rise condominium complex, recently best known for a fictional resident (50 Shades of Grey bad…
Brews Gone Wild: Take a Hike and Make Beer
Forage with fellow Seattleites and experience nature through the eyes of local brewers
Discard the images of barefoot, spiritual wanderings or campy group excursions that the idea of a nature hike might summon. In fact, you don’t have to be of the tree hugging, one-with-nature variety or a devotee of Seattle’s craft beers (though if you are, even better) to appreciate the simple ingenuity of the Beers Made…
Must List: Seahawks, More Seahawks & The Washington State Fair
What to do this weekend
Must EatOysterfest Northwest Takes Over LyndenSaturday (9/6, 12 to 4 p.m.) — Jaunt north to Bellewood Acres in Lynden for this year’s Oysterfest Northwest, a delish celebration brimming with briny bivalves and clams, U-pick apples and tribal dances. Must Cheer6 Ways to be the Ultimate 12th FanThe first official Seahawks game kicked off yesterday. In…
Must List: What to See at Bumbershoot, Tall Ships & More Events
What to do this weekend
Must FestBumbershootThe city’s best summer fest is back, featuring stellar big names (Elvis Costello! Mavis Staples! The Afghan Whigs!), killer local bands (The Head and the Heart! Pickwick! La Luz!) and cool “words and ideas,” from The Failure Variety Show (artists celebrating major fails) to Stephin Merritt (of the Magnetic Fields) talking to arts editor…
Here Are the Top 5 Things I Ate This Week
A week of eating summed up in 5 snapshots
It was a long and enjoyable week of eating. Not only did I have some out of town guests to entertain, but as summer winds down, there’s been an increased hankering for comfort food. Here are some of the highlights of my last 7 days of feeding: Smoked S’mores ice cream at Cupcake Royale (Capitol…
27 Things You Should Never Say to a Bartender
Patrons say a lot of stupid things to their bartenders. Stop it.
We in Seattle are lucky. We have a fantastic and expanding bar scene, which delivers us an assortment of delicious drinks that we can have when we’re out and about. But those drinks, of course, wouldn’t be delicious without the skill and all-around awesomeness of our local bartenders. I’m always trying to promote better bartender…
Top Thrills (and Spills) of Seattle’s Red Bull Soapbox Race
Yesler Way is torn asunder by home-made vehicles speeding towards… well, various outcomes
The Red Bull Soapbox Race, a decidedly zany event held all over the world, came to Seattle last weekend. Around 46,000 spectators lined both sides of Yesler Way in Pioneer Square to watch 36 teams–strapped into homemade, gravity-powered vehicles that looked just as crazy as their drivers are–brave the steepest course in Red Bull Soapbox…
In the Garden: Swansons Debuts its Flora Fashions for Fall
Swansons Nursery curates its fall flora line with Autumn Project Month
While fashionistas are gripped by the famous running of the vapor-thin models in New York every fall, for local gardenistas there’s Autumn Project Month, kicking off August 29th, at Swansons Nursery (Crown Hill, 9701 15th Ave. NW; 206.782.2543). For months, Swansons’ buyers have been working with international and local growers to curate their fall flora line. “I am constantly looking for…
Playing Fall Favorites with Trina Turk
The arrival of autumn is imminent and while we’re loving this late summer sunshine, our sartorial second sense is moving on to the colors, fabrics, layers and looks of fall fashion. We e-chatted with local gal made good, Trina Turk on what she has in store for the rainy season. Seattle magazine: Did growing up…
Sexism in the Distillery Industry & Why Cherry Bounce is so Good
Lexi from Old Ballard Liquor Co. dishes with cocktail writer extraordinaire A.J. Rathbun
In our September 2014 issue, we profiled the Old Ballard Liquor Co., a wonderful distillery in southern-ish Ballard. Not only is it devoted to making delicious heritage and craft spirits and liqueurs, the owner, Lexi (who only goes by her first name), is super knowledgeable and friendly, so it’s always fun to stop by and…
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