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Cafe Presse has a new Chef de Cuisine

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Changing chefs is always a sad and happy event. In the case of the recent change at Cafe Presse, the sad comes from the fact that outgoing Chef de Cuisine Jessi Aaenson and I have worked together since the late 90’s.  I first hired her as a  line cook at Campagne restaurant when she was […]

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Changing chefs is always a sad and happy event. In the case of the recent change at Cafe Presse, the sad comes from the fact that outgoing Chef de Cuisine Jessi Aaenson and I have worked together since the late 90’s.  I first hired her as a  line cook at Campagne restaurant when she was

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Smoked pork for your Valentine

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Interesting tidbit I noticed while reading through a book called Bêtes a Manger, by Colette Mechin.   The book is an ethnological study of the way that French people kill, butcher and eat meat. Apparently, Valentine’s Day has not always been a day dedicated to amorous love in all parts of France.  According to the author,

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Interesting tidbit I noticed while reading through a book called Bêtes a Manger, by Colette Mechin.   The book is an ethnological study of the way that French people kill, butcher and eat meat. Apparently, Valentine’s Day has not always been a day dedicated to amorous love in all parts of France.  According to the author,

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Ode to Moderation

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In a recent  New York Times Op-Ed, Frank Bruni makes the case that America has become a culture of binging.  Not only in culinary and dietary matters, but in culture, entertainment and politics more broadly, Bruni sees a society lacking in what old timers use to call “the virtue of moderation” and instead venerates “the

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In a recent  New York Times Op-Ed, Frank Bruni makes the case that America has become a culture of binging.  Not only in culinary and dietary matters, but in culture, entertainment and politics more broadly, Bruni sees a society lacking in what old timers use to call “the virtue of moderation” and instead venerates “the

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Watch the State of the Union Address at Café Presse

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Cafe Presse will be showing the 2013 State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 12th beginning at 6pm on the TV over the bar.  Free for everyone, no reservations.

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Cafe Presse will be showing the 2013 State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 12th beginning at 6pm on the TV over the bar.  Free for everyone, no reservations.

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Gâteau de riz Grand-mère

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This “grandmother” style baked rice pudding is perhaps the most popular dessert we serve at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse.  It is an extremely versatile recipe, in that is can be served with fresh fruit in season and with dried fruit compotes in the winter.  It is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (winter

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This “grandmother” style baked rice pudding is perhaps the most popular dessert we serve at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse.  It is an extremely versatile recipe, in that is can be served with fresh fruit in season and with dried fruit compotes in the winter.  It is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (winter

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Cafe Presse and Le Pichet open on Presidents Day

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Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will be open regular hours on President Day, Monday February 18, 2013. Cafe Presse:  7am till 2am    Le Pichet:  8am till midnight.

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Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will be open regular hours on President Day, Monday February 18, 2013. Cafe Presse:  7am till 2am    Le Pichet:  8am till midnight.

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GMO Labeling on the move

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Labeling of GMO foods to be on ballet: Good news on the GMO Labeling front:  Washington State Initiative I-522, which would require labeling of foods that contain Genetically Modified material, has qualified enough signatures to be put to a vote.  According to the Seattle Times, The initiative will be part of the general election ballet

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Labeling of GMO foods to be on ballet: Good news on the GMO Labeling front:  Washington State Initiative I-522, which would require labeling of foods that contain Genetically Modified material, has qualified enough signatures to be put to a vote.  According to the Seattle Times, The initiative will be part of the general election ballet

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February 2013 Corner Table Menu

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What: Family-style dinner at Cafe Presse When: Tuesday February 26, 2013 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the January Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Cafe Presse is scheduled for Tuesday February 26, 2013 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call today

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What: Family-style dinner at Cafe Presse When: Tuesday February 26, 2013 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the January Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Cafe Presse is scheduled for Tuesday February 26, 2013 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call today

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March 2013 Cooking Class: Bouchon Lyonnais

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What:  “Cooking French At Home”, Cooking Class and Demonstration presented by    Chef James Drohman (class limited to 16 guests) When:  Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 6:30 to 9:30pm Location:  the Kitchen at Mallet, 2700 4th Ave S. Suite C, Seattle WA (free parking available), in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. Price:  $125 per student, which includes a menu

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What:  “Cooking French At Home”, Cooking Class and Demonstration presented by    Chef James Drohman (class limited to 16 guests) When:  Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 6:30 to 9:30pm Location:  the Kitchen at Mallet, 2700 4th Ave S. Suite C, Seattle WA (free parking available), in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. Price:  $125 per student, which includes a menu

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