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What’s Actually in Season Right Now in the Pacific Northwest (And Why It Matters for Your Kitchen)
Ingredients  /  December 12, 2025
by Scott Stokes

What’s Actually in Season Right Now in the Pacific Northwest (And Why It Matters for Your Kitchen)

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Did You Know?

Ingredient Pairings

Apples and cinnamon are a classic pairing that creates a delicious balance of sweet and warm flavors. This combination is commonly used in desserts like apple pie and apple crumble.

Food Facts

Cabbage contains a high amount of vitamin C and is often used as a natural remedy for soothing skin irritations and reducing inflammation.

Cooking Tips

When chopping onions, refrigerate them for a few minutes before cutting to reduce the release of the irritating compounds that cause tears.

Ingredient Spotlight

Turmeric is a vibrant yellow spice with a warm and earthy flavor. It is commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines. Turmeric adds color and depth to curries, rice dishes, and sauces.

Foraging Facts

Some edible wild plants, like stinging nettle, require special handling before consumption to neutralize their stinging hairs. Blanching or cooking is often necessary to eliminate the sting and make them safe to eat.

Baking Hacks

If you run out of baking powder while baking, you can make a substitute by mixing 1 part baking soda with 2 parts cream of tartar. This combination provides the leavening effect needed in many recipes.

Culinary Terms

Infusion is the process of extracting flavors from herbs, spices, or other ingredients by steeping them in a liquid (such as water or oil) over time. This allows the flavors to infuse into the liquid.

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