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Winter Stews of the Pacific Northwest
Recipes, Soups and Stews  /  December 25, 2025
by Scott Stokes

Winter Stews of the Pacific Northwest

Sweet Sunrise Strawberries
Ingredients  /  December 22, 2025
by Scott Stokes

Sweet Sunrise Strawberries

Hood Strawberries
Ingredients  /  December 22, 2025
by Scott Stokes

Hood Strawberries

Strawberries, Considered
Ingredients  /  December 22, 2025
by Scott Stokes

Strawberries, Considered

KX-1 Baby Kale is a Tender Culinary Choice
Ingredients  /  December 21, 2025
by Scott Stokes

KX-1 Baby Kale is a Tender Culinary Choice

Red Russian Baby Leaf Kale
Ingredients  /  December 21, 2025
by Scott Stokes

Red Russian Baby Leaf Kale

Ursa Kale: The Modern Winter Kale Bred for Sweetness, Tenderness, and Reliability
Ingredients  /  December 18, 2025
by Scott Stokes

Ursa Kale: The Modern Winter Kale Bred for Sweetness, Tenderness, and Reliability

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Did You Know?

Ingredient Pairings

Almonds are a great pairing with fruits like apricots, where their crunchiness provides a nice contrast to the soft texture of the fruit. This combination works well in desserts, salads, and savory dishes.

Food Facts

Cinnamon comes from the bark of trees belonging to the Cinnamomum family. The bark is peeled and dried, curling into the familiar cinnamon sticks.

Cooking Tips

When boiling pasta, add a generous amount of salt to the boiling water. This helps to season the pasta from the inside out and enhances its flavor.

Ingredient Spotlight

Cilantro, also known as coriander leaves, is an herb with a bright and citrusy flavor. It is commonly used in Mexican, Indian, and Southeast Asian cuisines. Cilantro adds freshness to dishes like salsas, curries, and salads.

Foraging Facts

It's important to respect the land and its biodiversity when foraging. Avoid trampling on delicate plants, disturb wildlife as little as possible, and leave the environment as you found it. Practicing ethical foraging ensures the sustainability of these resources.

Baking Hacks

To prevent fruit from sinking to the bottom of a cake or muffins, toss them in a small amount of flour before folding them into the batter. The flour coating helps to suspend the fruit in the batter.

Culinary Terms

Searing is the process of quickly browning the surface of food in a hot pan or oven. It helps develop a rich flavor and attractive color crust on meats and other ingredients.

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