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Lets talk about GMOs

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Please join us for a Conversation about   We at Cafe Presse and Le Pichet feel that it is very important to know what is in the foods we eat.  Therefore, Cafe Presse will be hosting two meetings to talk about the upcoming vote on Initial 522 which would require labeling of GMO foods.  Do […]

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Please join us for a Conversation about   We at Cafe Presse and Le Pichet feel that it is very important to know what is in the foods we eat.  Therefore, Cafe Presse will be hosting two meetings to talk about the upcoming vote on Initial 522 which would require labeling of GMO foods.  Do

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Savory Dishes

Chicken Fricasse with mushrooms and creme fraiche

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Many people don’t think of slow simmering when deciding what to do with a chicken.  However, farm raised chickens lend themselves very well to this treatment, since they are generally full of flavor, less fatty and a bit firmer in texture than standard birds (which is to say tougher, especially in the legs).  All three

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Many people don’t think of slow simmering when deciding what to do with a chicken.  However, farm raised chickens lend themselves very well to this treatment, since they are generally full of flavor, less fatty and a bit firmer in texture than standard birds (which is to say tougher, especially in the legs).  All three

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Le Pichet to get heat and A/C

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If you have ever been to Le Pichet at 8am on a January morning, or on a sunny afternoon in August, you are aware that the restaurant has neither heat nor air conditioning.  It’s one of the challenges of being located in a vintage 1907 classic Seattle building.  The Livingston-Baker Building is a confusing maze

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If you have ever been to Le Pichet at 8am on a January morning, or on a sunny afternoon in August, you are aware that the restaurant has neither heat nor air conditioning.  It’s one of the challenges of being located in a vintage 1907 classic Seattle building.  The Livingston-Baker Building is a confusing maze

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We are Open on Memorial Day!

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Le Pichet and Cafe Presse will both be open regular hours on Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2013. Hours: Le Pichet        8am to 12 midnight Cafe Presse    7am to 2am

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Le Pichet and Cafe Presse will both be open regular hours on Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2013. Hours: Le Pichet        8am to 12 midnight Cafe Presse    7am to 2am

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Cafe Presse

Tour de France 2013 at Cafe Presse

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The Tour de France 2013 starts on June 29 in Corsica and finishes on the Champs-Elysees on July 21.  Cafe Presse will be showing every stage  beginning at 7am with afternoon replays during the week (so you don’t have to lie to your boss in order to be there!).  Please see the Cafe Presse Events

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The Tour de France 2013 starts on June 29 in Corsica and finishes on the Champs-Elysees on July 21.  Cafe Presse will be showing every stage  beginning at 7am with afternoon replays during the week (so you don’t have to lie to your boss in order to be there!).  Please see the Cafe Presse Events

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Yakima asparagus with pine nuts, scallions, and chevre vinaigrette

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This salad, which is a favorite at Cafe Presse, is an easy way to make use of abondant asparagus during Washington’s short but sweet season. Serves 4 as a first course

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This salad, which is a favorite at Cafe Presse, is an easy way to make use of abondant asparagus during Washington’s short but sweet season. Serves 4 as a first course

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Stuff

SIFF looks at food

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Food People Take Note As The Stranger’s Bethany Jean Clement points out in a recent Slog entry, included in  the lineup for this year’s the Seattle International Film Festival are a significant number of films that concern food, farming or eating. I have already got tickets for French film “After Winter, Spring” and for Swiss

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Food People Take Note As The Stranger’s Bethany Jean Clement points out in a recent Slog entry, included in  the lineup for this year’s the Seattle International Film Festival are a significant number of films that concern food, farming or eating. I have already got tickets for French film “After Winter, Spring” and for Swiss

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Draft Horses make a comeback

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According to an article in the New York Times, by Anne Raver, by some estimates, there are now about 400,000 farms in North America that use draft animals in some capacity…who knew?  Interesting article, though.  

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According to an article in the New York Times, by Anne Raver, by some estimates, there are now about 400,000 farms in North America that use draft animals in some capacity…who knew?  Interesting article, though.  

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Capitol Hill Soccer Jam to Benifit Seattle Street Soccer

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What:  Capitol Hill Soccer Jam to Benefit Seattle Street Soccer When: Saturday May 25, 2013, starting at 10am Where:  Seattle University Campus, on Capitol Hill in Seattle I think that Seattle Street Soccer is a great idea.  In their own words: Street Soccer Seattle is a non-profit program dedicated to supporting and empowering young adults

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What:  Capitol Hill Soccer Jam to Benefit Seattle Street Soccer When: Saturday May 25, 2013, starting at 10am Where:  Seattle University Campus, on Capitol Hill in Seattle I think that Seattle Street Soccer is a great idea.  In their own words: Street Soccer Seattle is a non-profit program dedicated to supporting and empowering young adults

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Mark Bittman only eats meat after 6pm

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Food writer Mark Bittman has a new diet plan that he hopes will help people lose weight and also help save the planet.  Its called “Vegan Before 6pm” and, as the name implies, it basically boils down to  not eating any animal products except at dinner. It’s a little more complicated than that;  besides eliminating

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Food writer Mark Bittman has a new diet plan that he hopes will help people lose weight and also help save the planet.  Its called “Vegan Before 6pm” and, as the name implies, it basically boils down to  not eating any animal products except at dinner. It’s a little more complicated than that;  besides eliminating

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