Food
LIVING COLUMNS
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Food find: Old-world bread at local European marketsCarbavores in search of old-world bread — have I got a bakery for you. A reader tipped me to a newer bakery and grocery store in Fife that makes the kind of bread that is densely textured and rich in flavor. It’s sturdy enough to hold up on a panini press and hearty enough to sop up the richest stew.
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The return of Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Canoe Ridge Vineyard is back, thanks to a Seattle company that rescued the longtime Walla Walla winery.
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Campfire treat goes gourmet
Three simple ingredients: a marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers. The symbol of summer and campfire snacking.
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Veggies come into their own
Not so long ago, there was a certain image associated with being vegetarian. It usually involved Birkenstocks, lentil loaf and an agenda.
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Crunchy, tasty chicken without the guilt
Barbecue chicken is one of my favorite summertime dishes that’s relatively healthful. It wears that lean protein halo.
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Gaga over Greek yogurt
It is amazing people still get excited about yogurt considering it has been around since 6000 B.C. Neolithic herdsmen discovered that storing milk in animal skin containers curdled the liquid, thickening it and giving it tart flavor. But judging from the supermarket shelf space and commercial airtime devoted to the latest iteration — thick and creamy Greek-style yogurt — interest in this ancient dairy product has never been stronger. Analysts estimate that one in three Americans eats yogurt regularly.
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Restaurant Inspections for May 15
Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County inspection reports, which are available at each food establishment and at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667.
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No more oil-soaked eggplant dishes
What’s ideal about the eggplant is that it has so many uses other than fried and drenched in a red sauce topped with cheese.
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Simple beauty of pretzel bread
People say beauty is skin-deep like it’s a bad thing.
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Uncork a superb King Cab in all price points
The Northwest, particularly Washington, has distinguished itself in recent years as a prime region for the king of wines.
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