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I skipped the Library Book Sale, but received 7 older books as a late inheritance. Galloping Gourmet, vol. 2, something from 1949 with awful photos (I'll get the title posted one of these days - Cooking for Company?), some give-aways - I think from tobacco companies - a French/Italian paperback - reads front to back and back to front for each, meets in the middle with an ad. Jewish Cooking...

Go to Metropolitan Market - Queen Anne or West Seattle. They make a great chicken and sell whole or half. They'll bone it if you ask too.

There is also PF Chang's (and the whole food court) at Westlake. Weird to be suggesting places I haven't tried and don't plan to.

The new Johnny (sp?) Rockets on Pike, between 1st and 2nd?

I will be walking to Montepulciano next month - anything you need from Seattle? Sorry, fresh salmon or crab wouldn't be by the time I get there! What one stop in the area is your can't miss? This can be food related - anywhere from Siena to Montepulciano.

Another slug alum. Gayle's Bakery (and more!) in Capitola. Oh yes, please.

If tears = flavor, okay. (Ala "Like Water for Chocolate") A very experienced and reliable cook recently told me that newly harvested, fresh onions don't make you tear - old onions do. I've found this to be true - and the sweet fresh onions have plenty of flavor.

Plucked fresh off the vine (these were the flat romano type - Musica, I believe). Sauteed some chantrelle mushrooms in a little olive oil (non-stick pan), add trimmed beans, toss for a bit, add leftover champagne (!), cover and cook till done (not mushy, this time). Uncover to cook off liquid. Serve.

Yeah! I knew it would be worth your time. Thanks for the report. Outstanding pizza from a excellent bakery - yes, that makes sense. Sorry about the cheese plate - sounds like John wasn't in charge.

The sign yesterday said Private Functions September 16-18. Opening September 22. Pretty slick looking place - vanilla leather (?) seating...

Borrowed from Crow Valley Pottery website: "Rose's Bakery has a new home in the old firehouse, a beautiful and fine deli, incredible wine shop and now a restaurant! " I want someone (you?) to check it out - it's on the outside edge of Eastsound's business district - away from the waterfront and Christina's. As a bakery and specialties store it was great. I haven't been on island since they moved and expanded.

This may be my favorite discourse so far! Thanks guys.

Not exquisite, but a very nice place (and Owners): Tempero do Brasil 5628 University Way NE

Dahlia Bakery, Seattle, makes a lovely version. A tad big, a little buttery. I kind of like the health food version with a whole meal flour "cookie". Stands up well to the fig filling.

Why are so many people suggesting olive oil? We don't make it here. Wine, chocolate, fish, coffee, fruit based things, cheese. These are locally produced. Oh, because you asked specifically about olive oil.

Fran's chocolate filled and dipped figs. A bottle of rain? (Hope you are enjoying this!) Is there a story behind the Sept. 1 / lucky comment?

ChefShop sells 1 oz for $12.99. description here

Finally read David Leite's evocative piece in Bon Appetit (June 2004?) and now this. I want to go again!

Someone here tried the 1/2 priced certificate at Ristorante Pellini - 28th floor, 180 degree view and raved about it. Still some left. 710KIRO offer

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Welcome Kyle. Where can we test your skills (Portland?)

My thoughts, exactly! or the company?

FYI - recipe from Union for Panna Cotta in today's Pacific Magazine.

Today he was at the U District Farmers Market. Had a radio interview with Russ Parsons discussing tomatoes, and live with Ed Levine. If you were listening and stopped by with the secret word, he'd give you a book. Didn't get there myself.

Was this an error - or did they change since opening?