Author name: Jim

Markets and Sources

Farm Table Report – University Market May 26

Posted on

9am Saturday at the University Farmers Market Memorial Day Weekend and the weather feels almost like summer.  Even at 9am, the air is warm, no breeze, few clouds. I took the old number 43 bus to the University Farmer’s Market this morning, not sure exactly what to expect.  Given the holiday weekend, it is possible […]

Farm Table Report – University Market May 26 Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

9am Saturday at the University Farmers Market Memorial Day Weekend and the weather feels almost like summer.  Even at 9am, the air is warm, no breeze, few clouds. I took the old number 43 bus to the University Farmer’s Market this morning, not sure exactly what to expect.  Given the holiday weekend, it is possible

Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments
Cafe Presse | Le Pichet

Pike Place Market Chefs Demonstration June 24, 2012

Posted on

What:      Cooking Demonstration with Le Pichet and Cafe Presse Executive Chef Jim Drohman When:     Sunday June 24, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm Where:   Pike Place Market For more information about Summer Sunday Cooking Demonstrations, check out the Pike Place Market’s web site. Summer Farm Days on the Cobblestones for 2012 begin on June 24. 

Pike Place Market Chefs Demonstration June 24, 2012 Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

What:      Cooking Demonstration with Le Pichet and Cafe Presse Executive Chef Jim Drohman When:     Sunday June 24, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm Where:   Pike Place Market For more information about Summer Sunday Cooking Demonstrations, check out the Pike Place Market’s web site. Summer Farm Days on the Cobblestones for 2012 begin on June 24. 

Tagged , , , | Leave a Comment
Le Pichet

Le Pichet to feature the cheeses of Ferme Kukulu

Posted on

What:  Exclusive Selection of the Cheeses of Ferme Kukulu When:  Beginning May 19, 2012 Where:  At Le Pichet In March of this year, I was lucky enough to have the chance to visit Ferme Kukulu in the French Basque Countries.  This family-run farm has been producing raw milk cheeses in the traditional style, using traditional

Le Pichet to feature the cheeses of Ferme Kukulu Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

What:  Exclusive Selection of the Cheeses of Ferme Kukulu When:  Beginning May 19, 2012 Where:  At Le Pichet In March of this year, I was lucky enough to have the chance to visit Ferme Kukulu in the French Basque Countries.  This family-run farm has been producing raw milk cheeses in the traditional style, using traditional

Tagged , , , | Leave a Comment
Stuff

Cafe Presse Garden Progress Report

Posted on

  Yesterday was a landmark day for the gardens at Cafe Presse.  The plants arrived! That is to say, most of the plants.  After arranging the plants in the two garden spaces, it was clear that the space around our tree will require more plants in order to look as full and lush as we

Cafe Presse Garden Progress Report Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

  Yesterday was a landmark day for the gardens at Cafe Presse.  The plants arrived! That is to say, most of the plants.  After arranging the plants in the two garden spaces, it was clear that the space around our tree will require more plants in order to look as full and lush as we

Tagged | Leave a Comment
Stuff

Best French Onions Soup in Seattle? The Weekly says its at Cafe Presse

Posted on

A recent web article by Seattle Weekly food critic Hanna Raskin proposes to sort out once and for all the question of who makes the best French onion soup in Seattle.  After what (one can only assume) was an exhaustive search, she and her team named their list of “Seattle’s 9 Best French Onion Soups”. 

Best French Onions Soup in Seattle? The Weekly says its at Cafe Presse Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

A recent web article by Seattle Weekly food critic Hanna Raskin proposes to sort out once and for all the question of who makes the best French onion soup in Seattle.  After what (one can only assume) was an exhaustive search, she and her team named their list of “Seattle’s 9 Best French Onion Soups”. 

Tagged , , , , , | Leave a Comment
Cafe Presse

Euro 2012…its gonna be tasty!

Posted on

If you are a soccer fan, you are already well aware that the UEFA 2012 European Championship begins on June 8, 2012.  After the World Cup, this event, which only comes around every 4 years, is perhaps the most important tournament in world football. Cafe Presse for every match every minute Cafe Presse will be

Euro 2012…its gonna be tasty! Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

If you are a soccer fan, you are already well aware that the UEFA 2012 European Championship begins on June 8, 2012.  After the World Cup, this event, which only comes around every 4 years, is perhaps the most important tournament in world football. Cafe Presse for every match every minute Cafe Presse will be

Tagged , | Leave a Comment
Markets and Sources

University Farmers Market

Posted on

The sky looked broken and unpromising on the way to the University Farmers Market this morning.  The market itself, by contrast, had a decidedly early Spring feel; not cold but not really warm.  Snatches of sunshine breaking through the clouds but a rainbow hinting at rain to come. In the year-long life cycle of the

University Farmers Market Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

The sky looked broken and unpromising on the way to the University Farmers Market this morning.  The market itself, by contrast, had a decidedly early Spring feel; not cold but not really warm.  Snatches of sunshine breaking through the clouds but a rainbow hinting at rain to come. In the year-long life cycle of the

Tagged , , , | 2 Comments
Cafe Presse

Benefit for Green Plate Special at Cafe Presse

Posted on

What:  Benefit for Green Plate Special at the Corner Table When:  Tuesday May 29, 2012, 6:30pm Where:  The back room at Cafe Presse Cafe Presse is Happy to Welcome Green Plate Special If you follow this blog, you know that I am a big supporter of Green Plate Special (see my post from last summer). 

Benefit for Green Plate Special at Cafe Presse Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

What:  Benefit for Green Plate Special at the Corner Table When:  Tuesday May 29, 2012, 6:30pm Where:  The back room at Cafe Presse Cafe Presse is Happy to Welcome Green Plate Special If you follow this blog, you know that I am a big supporter of Green Plate Special (see my post from last summer). 

Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments
Stuff

Seattle University Donates Soil for Cafe Presse Gardens

Posted on

As discussed in a previous post, we at Cafe Presse have undertaken a project to reclaim two disused tree pits in our sidewalk and turn them into gardens .  We got the idea when we read about the Pollinator Pathway project that aims to establish a corridor for indigenous pollinators (bees, butterflies, hummingbird, bats, etc)

Seattle University Donates Soil for Cafe Presse Gardens Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

As discussed in a previous post, we at Cafe Presse have undertaken a project to reclaim two disused tree pits in our sidewalk and turn them into gardens .  We got the idea when we read about the Pollinator Pathway project that aims to establish a corridor for indigenous pollinators (bees, butterflies, hummingbird, bats, etc)

Tagged , | Leave a Comment
Savory Dishes

Brandade Nîmoise

Posted on

Brandade de morue is a  salt cod dish from the French Mediterranean coast.  This very traditional preparation involves gently simmering the  salt cod in milk, then mixing it with garlic, olive oil and cream.  We add a bit of potato to the mixture (a particularity that comes from the Provençal city of Nîmes, which accounts

Brandade Nîmoise Read More »

[portfolio_slideshow]

Brandade de morue is a  salt cod dish from the French Mediterranean coast.  This very traditional preparation involves gently simmering the  salt cod in milk, then mixing it with garlic, olive oil and cream.  We add a bit of potato to the mixture (a particularity that comes from the Provençal city of Nîmes, which accounts

Tagged | 2 Comments
Scroll to Top