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20/06/2024

Today on my blog: Copper River Salmon
A seasonal taste luxury and cooking tips for using a whole sockeye, purchased on sale from one of my favorite Seattle seafood counters.

How to use a Copper River salmon fresh and in season

19/02/2023

When I recently cooked with and reflected on all the stunning local and wild fresh seafood being featured at markets in Seattle this winter, I began to wonder WHY. It feels different this year. I’ve lived here for over 28 years now and have trolled these counters for nearly a generation now...Is there a shift at hand? Indeed I think there is....Read today's blog post

When I recently cooked with and reflected on all the stunning local and wild fresh seafood being featured at markets in Seattle this winter, I began to wonder WHY. It feels different this year. I’v…

28/04/2022

It's almost a wrap for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which technically ends April 30th. The Valley was very busy last weekend as well so if you are so inclined...you might beeline it up there to see the last of the beautiful vistas! Here's the recap of my visit on Easter Sunday.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington brings a kaleidoscope of blooms and a healthy dose of spring

08/02/2022

A set it and forget it method for seed starting! Discover Winter Sowing. On my blog today. https://melissatrainer.com/2022/02/08/get-growing-with-winter-sowing-a-thrifty-and-easy-seed-starting-method/

14/01/2022

Sometimes you just need to kick off the weekend with a good simple cookie recipe! This is one of those recipes! One bowl, easy to stir with a basic wooden spoon, tastes great!

A good recipe and great ingredients withstand time. I was reminded of this on Sunday evening. It was hot and steamy in my little Seattle kitchen, and I was decidedly cranky. I was anticipating a b…

03/09/2021

Today on my blog! Get Growing! Tips for starting a winter garden! Lettuce, kales, chards, spinach...they can all be sown in the garden this month. Nurtured during the cooler days ahead, they make a delicious addition to the dinner plate and soup bowl long after the tomatoes are gone!

Get Growing! Tips for starting a winter garden of lettuce, chard, kale and spinach!

03/09/2021

It's always a pleasure to write the monthly newsletter for my client, Alaska Sea Adventures. This month's newsletter is "Whale Tales, Connecting the Dots Now and Then." Owner Captain Dennis navigates the Northern Song, their 80-foot luxury yacht, through Southeast Alaska which is home to some of the richest whale watching waters on the globe. This season was no exception. Guests were treated to spectacular bubble netting, breaching, and some very unique deja vus! For more read the latest:
https://mailchi.mp/b4a6031e01c4/whale-tales-connecting-the-dots-now-and-then?e=[UNIQID]