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Squeeze the most out of every dollar with savings all summer long from The Whole Deal value guide from Whole Foods Market. It’s packed with more than $55 in coupons, 18 Sure Deals, 10 new budget-friendly recipes, a daily meal planner and plenty of seasonal money-saving shopping tips.
The annual Seattle Cheese Festival is an opportunity for the general public and the foodservice industry to taste, celebrate and better understand artisanal cheese made locally and around the world. As cheese production grows, so does the festival! Come taste hundreds of cheeses from local and international producers along the cobblestone street of Pike Place Market. The Seattle Cheese Festival is the first of its kind on the West Coast with artisanal cheese at center stage. Park in the Public Market Garage, 1531 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (Google map), just behind the Market, which offers some of the most affordable parking rates in all of downtown Seattle.
2012 Cheese Festival Information
- Where: Pike Place Market along the cobblestones of Pike Place between Pine and Virginia.
- When: Saturday, May 19th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 20th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Parking: Public Market Garage, 1531 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (Google map), just behind the Market.
The Seattle Cheese Festival is conducting a recipe search for the best
Mac & Cheese. The winner of the contest will receive a $250 gift card to DeLaurenti Food & Wine and the winning dish will be sold at the Seattle Cheese Festival, which takes place at Pike Place Market on May 19-20, 2012.
- Find rules on their website for contest guidelines
- Deadline for entry is May 1, 2012. To enter your recipe, please email it to info@seattlecheesefestival.com.
- Winners will be notified by May 5, 2012.
If you would like to give back this holiday season to causes you care about, consider gifts that support the local food economy and farms.
How about a copy of Cascade Harvest Coalition’s (CHC) cookbook, Fresh! Seasonal Recipes with local ingredients. At $20, this beautifully illustrated and smartly arranged book features seasonal and local recipes, courtesy of local farmers, chefs and food writers including Tom Douglas, Jeff Miller, and Seth Caswell. Local artist Lida Enche filled the 80-page layout with original woodcuts and illustrations of stunning beauty. Honey bees, salmon and ladybugs swim across the floral backdrop. All proceeds will benefit CHC, a non-profit organization dedicated to “re-localizing” the food system in Washington State. Order online. Shipping and handling included!
Consider a Community Support Agriculture (CSA) subscription that can provide someone you love with the benefits of farm fresh food throughout the year. Or give as a gift to your family and help with New Year’s resolutions for healthier eating! A CSA is a great way to support local farmers and the local economy. Download a directory of Puget Sound CSA’s (1.2MB PDF).
Since 1987, Barbecuewood.com has offered barbecue woods and related products and accessories. They frequenlty offer items for sale, some with free shipping.
Consider one of these unique gifts for the barbecue cook on your list, each currently offered with FREE GROUND SHIPPING (Lower 48 States Only).
- 25 ALDER Cooking Planks Plus a Surprise 10 pack of 6 x 9 Grilling Papers (regularly $16.97) for $22.49
- 36 CEDAR Cooking Planks for $24.95
- Variety pack of cooking planks: 2 CEDAR, 2 CHERRY, 2 MAPLE, 2 WHITE OAK, 4 ALDER for $25.15
Book Larder is Seattle’s only culinary bookstore, featuring a unique and inspiring collection of cookbooks. The store is located in North Fremont, 4252 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103 (Google map). At the store, you’ll find a carefully chosen selection of new, vintage collectible, and imported cookbooks. They regularly host free events, including demos and tastings in their on-site kitchen, as well as author signings with some of the food world’s brightest minds and palates. There are also cooking classes (for a fee). Browse the store, join a discussion through Facebook or Twitter. Sign up for The Mailing List to get information on upcoming events and new titles.
The Seattle Public Library will host 17 workshops as part of the “Urban Self-Reliance” series in September and October at several Library locations. Learn how to live a more practical, sustainable life by growing and preserving your own food, using a bike as a healthy and economical means of transportation and more.
The workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, except where noted below. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. Free parking is available at the branches; parking is available in the Central Library garage at the regular rates.
Here is the list of workshops and locations.
“Can You Eat Your Lawn: Using Permaculture Tools to Create Edible Landscapes” – Laura Sweeney, owner of Terra Flora Farm will discuss easy, practical, low-maintenance options for home food production, including edible hedgerows, sheet mulching and more.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Montlake Branch, 2401 24th Ave. E., 206-684-4720
“DIY Seismic Home Retrofitting” – Experienced home retrofit contractors and experts will show participants how to assess and retrofit their homes using the City of Seattle’s free pre-engineered plans. This workshop is presented in partnership with the Seattle Office of Emergency Management and Seattle Department of Planning and Development. Registration is required; call the Seattle Office of Emergency Management at 206-233-5076 to register.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Queen Anne Branch, 400 W. Garfield St., 206-386-4227
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455
“Apartment Gardening with Amy Pennington” - Learn simple ways to add homegrown goodness to your urban home with gardener and food writer Amy Pennington.
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444
“Small Sparks Neighborhood Matching Grants” - Learn about the Small Sparks Fund from Thomas Whittemore, neighborhood district coordinator for Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods. Seattleites can apply for up to $1,000 for community improvement projects.
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704
“Introduction to Bike Commuting” - Join a certified Cascade Bicycle Club instructor and learn how to share the road with traffic, plan the best route to work and more.
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Capitol Hill Branch, Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086
- 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
“Bicycle Maintenance” - Learn basic bike maintenance techniques from instructors from The Bikery, a non-profit community bike project.
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-684-4063
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
- Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Queen Anne Branch, 400 W. Garfield St., 206-386-4227
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Fremont Branch, 731 N. 35th St., 206-684-4084
- Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715
“Simple Sewing (Bags/Pillows/Potholders)” - Sew Up Seattle will teach beginners the basics and encourage those with experience to create a project using donated scraps. Registration is required; call the branch to register.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225 (This session will focus on pillows.)
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-4721 (This session will focus on potholders.)
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518 (This session will focus on bags.)
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125 (This session will focus on potholders.)
“Keeping Chickens in the City” - Learn the basics of keeping chickens in the city, including starting with chicks, feeding and housing requirements and more. This workshop is presented in partnership with The Seattle Free School.
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-7547
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Montlake Branch, 2401 24th Ave. E., 206-684-4720
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539
“Hand Sewing: Repair DIY (Do It Yourself)” - Learn everyday sewing skills, including how to sew on a button, handpick a zipper, patch a garment and more. Registration is required; call the branch to register.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Wallingford Branch, 1501 N. 45th St., 206-684-4088
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086
“Basic Canning/Jam Making” - Learn about canning equipment, how to can safely, resources for recipes and instruction and recommended tips from a pro. This workshop is presented in partnership with The Seattle Free School.
- 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Queen Anne Branch, 400 W. Garfield St., 206-386-4227
- 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
- 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539
- 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089
“Make Your Place: Non-Toxic House Cleaners with Raleigh Briggs” - Learn easy, affordable recipes for products you can use to clean your home, your body and even your pets.
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Ballard Branch 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N.
“Preserving for the Pantry with Amy Pennington” – Learn how to preserve local and seasonal produce with gardener and food writer Amy Pennington.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715
“On the Wild Side at Green Lake: A Mushroom Hunt Primer” – Become familiar with wild mushrooms and gain practical knowledge about safe wild mushroom gathering, preservation techniques, mushroom recipes and more.
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-7547
“Learn About the West Seattle Tool Library” – The West Seattle Tool Library is a community-led project providing pay-what-you-can access to a wide range of tools, training and relevant advice. Learn how to become a member and support this neighborhood project.
- 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518 (Please note: there will be an information table at the branch, but no class.)
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688
”Hand Sewn Upcycle Without a Machine: An Appliqué and Fancy Stitch Workshop” – Make an appliqué, learn about reverse appliqué and other decorative techniques. Registration is required; call the branch to register.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Wallingford Branch, 1501 N. 45t St., 206-684-4088
”Finding Edible Weeds in Your Garden and Lawn” – Seattle author and expert forager Langdon Cook will talk about how to use your backyard as an exotic produce aisle.
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
”Disaster Supply Kit” – Learn how to put together your own disaster supply kit during this hands-on workshop.
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089
- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.
Baking is special, as you are probably well aware. It’s more exacting than regular cooking. Home bakers all know, it can be, well, just a bit nerve-wracking.
That’s why the America’s Test Kitchen team of test cooks and editors set out to publish a foolproof and definitive baking primer: Baking Illustrated. Their goal is to arm you with the information and skills (not to mention recipes) you need to produce hundreds of baking favorites; to pull back the curtain on this seemingly complex world and give you the answers to all your baking questions and obstacles.
Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase Baking Illustrated at 50% off the cover price, and discover why the Seattle Times hails it as “Worth its weight in gold!”
Celebrate Father’s Day at West Seattle farmers market!
- Watch master Chef Jacob Wiegner demonstrate easy and fabulous tips for grilling with plenty of delicious ideas and free recipes. (Demo starts at 11am)
- Enter for a chance to win a free Weber grill!! Anyone who shops the market on June 19 can enter to win at the market info tent! The drawing will take place at 1 PM on June 19.
- Free ice-cream treats for shoppers, courtesy of Husky Delli and local berry farmers in honor of Father’s Day.
- Kids activities sponsored by Yarrow Spa and WS Helpline.
- Live music from KTandHoops.
The West Seattle Farmers Market is located in the heart of the “Junction” at 44th Ave SW & SW Alaska St., Seattle, WA 98116. There is free street parking in the area surrounding the market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides a knowledge base of information for consumers about foodborne illness, safe food handling, storage, and preparation.
- Ask Karen can be accessed from your desktop or laptop computer and has a wealth of tips and useful information to help you shop for, prepare, and store food safely.
- Mobile phone users can access m.askkaren.gov. Mobile Ask Karen is a Web-based smartphone app, a mobile version of Ask Karen that can instantly answer food safety questions. People can take “Mobile Karen” to the grocery store, barbecue grill, farmers market, and into the kitchen–anywhere mobile devices can access the Internet, any time of day for immediate answers to food safety questions.
- If you can’t find an answer, in either the online version or mobile version you can Submit a Questionand include your email address if you would like a direct response.
Ask Karen can answers many types of food safety questions from simple to complex including:
- How do I clean my kitchen sponge? (under Basic Food Safety)
- Is food safe after the date expires? (under Dating)
- Should I use a wooden cutting board or a plastic one? (Submit “cutting boards”)
- What is the safe way to marinate poultry? (submit “barbecue safety”)
- What are heterocyclic aromatic amines? (submit “barbecue safety”)
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