Experience beautiful home cooking that takes its cues from the kitchen gardens and forest harvests of the Pacific Northwest. Andrew Barton and his friends run Secret Restaurant Portland, a monthly supper club. After hosting dinners for five years, a culinary style emerged that reflected his practical approach to cooking: accessible recipes alive with flavor, lovely on the plate and the palate. The Myrtlewood Cookbook brings forth 100 recipes...

From Pacific salmon and Dungeness crab to wild mushrooms, cherries, apples, saffron, and much more, the Evergreen State's diverse food traditions shine in this guide to Washington's cuisine. Diverse recipes include Roasted Sockeye with Warm Orange and Olive Salad, Yukon Gold Potato Pizza, and Dark Chocolate Cake with Figs, Fennel, and Pistachios. You'll also find inspiring profiles of Washington's local food producers. With abundant seafood, fertile...

"Author Christy Campbell's mission is to bring her readers a taste of each state by sharing the favorite recipes of hometown cooks throughout the state while sharing information about fun festivals, unique attractions, and fascinating tourist destinations from across the state."--Publisher.

"Two of the biggest draws of the farmers' market are the chance to buy local products and the opportunity to meet the producer--to skip the middleman and shake the hand of the farmer, the forager, the artisan. For so many of us living in the city, shopping at the supermarket, unwrapping plastic-covered sandwiches for lunch, or grabbing quick takeout, the vendors are heroic. They are passionate about their products and have chosen to do what they do...