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Posts tagged “cooking by instinct”

Sense of Place: Flavors and Ingredients from the Pacific Northwest

When it comes to the Pacific Northwest, it might be better to talk about what doesn't grow here than what does! The hills and valleys throughout the region form micro-climates that support an incredib...

Quick Tip: How to Roast Peppers

"Roasting" in this case is a bit of a misnomer. We might better call this technique "charring"! In either case, roasted peppers are a delicious addition to salads, frittatas, and a whole lot more. He...

Quick Tip: Roasting Tomatoes Under the Broiler

A while back, we made a recipe for a fire-roasted salsa that called for broiling the tomatoes in the oven. At first skeptical, we were amazed at the smoky flavor the tomatoes picked up when cooked thi...