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Best Place to Be a Mom is…Not the U.S.
Report ranks countries based on health, education, economics for women and children
I am in the midst of another crazy day of juggling work, family, volunteering, life and just came across a Twitter headline from the San Francisco Chronicle about a report ranking the best and worst countries to be a mom. The United States ranks 31st. Norway ranks No. 1. You can download the full report to…
The Ultimate Guide to Washington’s Mountains: The Name Game
Washington’s got great mountains, and some of the stories about how they got their names are just a
OLYMPIC MOUNTAINSThe Brothers, 6,565 feet; Mount Constance, 7,743 feet; Mount Ellinor, 5,952 feet In the 1850s, during his survey of Northwest mountains for the U.S. Coast Survey, Lieutenant George Davidson found the perfect way to impress his future in-laws when he named several peaks after members of the family of his soon-to-be bride, Ellinor Fauntleroy….
Sustainable seafood expert Becky Selengut’s new cookbook
Local chef’s new cookbook makes sustainable seafood accessible and delectable.
NAME: Becky Selengut OCCUPATION: Private chef, cooking teacher, author ON BEING ALLERGIC TO GARLIC: “I love garlic…it just hates me!” FAVORITE RECIPE IN THE NEW BOOK: “The scallop crudo, because of its simplicity and restraint. Made with scallop, orange, mint, good olive oil and good sea salt—it’s creamy and delicious.” BOOK BONUS: Every recipe includes…
Food News: Il Corvo Opens, Brandi Carlysle Plays Free Shows on Capitol Hill, More!
Il Corvo, an artisanal pasta bar that serves lunch and dinner, opens today inside Procopio Gelato on the Pike Place Market hill climb. The chef is Mike Easton, who worked his pasta magic at Bizarro before helping open Lecosho. Yum: Look at today’s menu! Makers of the awesome Zip Royale and one of the featured…
Seattle Farmers Market Schedule: When Does Your Local Get Going?
I’m a south-ender who can’t wait for next Wednesday, when my local Columbia City farmers market opens (3-7 p.m.). Most of the neighborhood markets open in May or early June; here’s the line-up. North-enders can shop the Wallingford market (Wed., 3-7 p.m.) beginning May 20th; the Magnolia market (Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) beginning June 18th; the Phinney Ridge…
Sweet and Spectacular Youth-Made Films Now on View at NFFTY
It’s time once again for the National Film Festival for Talented Youth! Started by Seattle’s Jesse Harris (a highly talented youth himself), NFTTY has swiftly become the largest youth film festival in the world. This year, NFFTY will showcase 200 films (culled from a record-breaking 700 submissions) from 20 countries, all directed by auteurs 22…
Details on Spinasse’s Expansion and a Taste of Artusi’s Menu
The good news of Spinasse’s expansion broke earlier this year. Chef Jason Stratton, one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs of 2010, would be doubling the seating of the current dining room, but more than that: He promised that the marble counter I so adore dining at would extend into the new space….
Royal Wedding Reactions: The Stunning McQueen Gown, Twitter Chatter and the Hats, Oh the Hats!
Good morning! For those of you who slumbered through the Royal Wedding last night (or maybe, like us, you haven’t been to bed yet!), here’s a quick update of the play-by-play reactions and the insane, fun and funny comments from our virtual Royal Watching party with Seattle Bride magazine. Let’s get this out of the…
Lorna Yee’s Seasonal Fiddlehead Ferns
Lorna Yee sautés some fiddleheads to add to a bright summer side dish
What are they: Fiddlehead ferns are an early spring-summer vegetable with a flavor reminiscent of asparagus. These green, coiled delicacies are young fern fronds that have not fully matured. Fiddlehead ferns can be eaten lightly cooked or pickled. How I discovered them: By late March, you can sometimes see the earliest fiddlehead crops popping up…
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Spring produce sweets
(Is Robert Plant organic?)Strawberry and rhubarb together make a stairway to heaven. Watch and you’ll see what we mean. The oat nut topping is quite versatile; it can also be pressed into a crust. Printable recipe here. Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic whole foods via…
A Haiku Review of New Century Theatre Company’s “O Lovely Glowworm”
A Haiku Review of “O Lovely Glowworm,” an absurd, wistful story by playwright Glen Berger, told from the twisted but sweet perspective of a taxidermied goat and performed by New Century Theatre Company. Lyrical writingActing, directing superbI love that dead goat Seriously, you should see this play. It is odd (a mermaid, Irish soldiers and…