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Huitres, fines de claires

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In France, the appellation “fines de claires de Marennes-Oleron” attached to the name of an oyster means that it has been ‘finished’ in one of the claires or tidal basins along the coast of Aquitaine, between La Rochelle and the mouth of the Gironde river.  The idea is that spending time in the nutrient-rich environment […]

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In France, the appellation “fines de claires de Marennes-Oleron” attached to the name of an oyster means that it has been ‘finished’ in one of the claires or tidal basins along the coast of Aquitaine, between La Rochelle and the mouth of the Gironde river.  The idea is that spending time in the nutrient-rich environment

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Sheep cheese and cherry jam

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Orthez, France  January 10, 2014 Another case where a traditional combination proves to be right on the money:  Sheep’s milk cheese from the Pyrenees served with confiture made from the local sour black cherries. It’s a combination that one sees so often in this part of  France that it is easy to forget to look

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Orthez, France  January 10, 2014 Another case where a traditional combination proves to be right on the money:  Sheep’s milk cheese from the Pyrenees served with confiture made from the local sour black cherries. It’s a combination that one sees so often in this part of  France that it is easy to forget to look

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Winter Dishes at Le Pichet

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Thought you might like to see a few photos of the Winter dishes recently added to the Le Piche menu by Chef de Cuisine Jack Spiess.  Enjoy.

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Thought you might like to see a few photos of the Winter dishes recently added to the Le Piche menu by Chef de Cuisine Jack Spiess.  Enjoy.

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Foie gras terrine for the Holidays

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  It wouldn’t seem like the Holidays in France without foie gras.  Between now and the end of the year, Le Pichet will be serving our house-made terrine of whole foie gras as a special at dinner, while supplies last.  Here are some photos to whet your appetite.  

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  It wouldn’t seem like the Holidays in France without foie gras.  Between now and the end of the year, Le Pichet will be serving our house-made terrine of whole foie gras as a special at dinner, while supplies last.  Here are some photos to whet your appetite.  

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Caramel Gift Bags

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Looking for a last minute Holiday gift?  How about a gift bag of salted-butter caramels? From now to the end of the year, Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will have available gift bags of 10 of our house made salted-butter caramels, great for everything from stuffing a stocking to remembering your postman. Quantities are limited,

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Looking for a last minute Holiday gift?  How about a gift bag of salted-butter caramels? From now to the end of the year, Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will have available gift bags of 10 of our house made salted-butter caramels, great for everything from stuffing a stocking to remembering your postman. Quantities are limited,

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Thanksgiving

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The traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner menu doesn’t have much traction around my house.  Too much work for the payoff.  I guess I am just not a turkey guy (although I do love a well make  a pumpkin pie). Instead, I prefer a combination of dishes made ahead, high quality purchased items, and slow simmered dishes

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The traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner menu doesn’t have much traction around my house.  Too much work for the payoff.  I guess I am just not a turkey guy (although I do love a well make  a pumpkin pie). Instead, I prefer a combination of dishes made ahead, high quality purchased items, and slow simmered dishes

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Cooking Demonstrations in the new Pike Place Atrium Event Space

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What:  Cooking Demonstrations by top Seattle chefs When:  During the month of December, 2013, at 12 noon Where: The Atrium in the Pike Place Market The new event space and show kitchen in the Pike Place Market Atrium is ready to open.  To celebrate , the Market has organized a series of Lunchtime Cooking Demonstrations

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What:  Cooking Demonstrations by top Seattle chefs When:  During the month of December, 2013, at 12 noon Where: The Atrium in the Pike Place Market The new event space and show kitchen in the Pike Place Market Atrium is ready to open.  To celebrate , the Market has organized a series of Lunchtime Cooking Demonstrations

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The Stranger Suggests Vin Expresse at Cafe Presse

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Check out this week’s edition of the Stranger and the Stranger Suggests column;  Managing editor Bethany Jean Clement recommends  Vin Expresse at Cafe Presse, everyday between 4pm and 6pm.  Of course we agree. Bottles of wine between $8 and $14…$1.50 local oysters…croque apero.

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Check out this week’s edition of the Stranger and the Stranger Suggests column;  Managing editor Bethany Jean Clement recommends  Vin Expresse at Cafe Presse, everyday between 4pm and 6pm.  Of course we agree. Bottles of wine between $8 and $14…$1.50 local oysters…croque apero.

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Le Pichet launches vinegar barrel

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This 30 liter oak barrel, which once contained wine for Le Pichet’s annual Fete de Beaujolais Nouveau circa 2003, is now the home of our project to make our own vinegar. Last week, the project was launched with 2 liters of good quality red wine vinegar, heated to a boil and used to scald out

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This 30 liter oak barrel, which once contained wine for Le Pichet’s annual Fete de Beaujolais Nouveau circa 2003, is now the home of our project to make our own vinegar. Last week, the project was launched with 2 liters of good quality red wine vinegar, heated to a boil and used to scald out

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Farmer’s Market Changes

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In case you didn’t get the memo, there are some changes coming to the University District and Broadway Farmer’s Markets. The University District market will be leaving its location at just south of the University Heights Community Center, its location since 1993, to make way for a new city park.  Instead, from 9am to 2pm,

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In case you didn’t get the memo, there are some changes coming to the University District and Broadway Farmer’s Markets. The University District market will be leaving its location at just south of the University Heights Community Center, its location since 1993, to make way for a new city park.  Instead, from 9am to 2pm,

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