The Seattle Times: Living http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living en-us Copyright 2008 The Seattle Times Company Wed, 14 May 2008 07:19:13 PDT Wed, 14 May 2008 07:19:13 PDT MattBase 480 The Seattle Times: Living http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living Vashon Island teen takes love of cheese to whole new level http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411677_cheese14.html?syndication=rss Less than an hour ago, she was milking her Jersey cow Lil in a cozy barn a stroll away from her family's bright, farmhouse-themed kitchen... Food & wine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411677_cheese14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:53:09 PDT All You Can Eat: Don't end up eating that gift card http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/restaurants/2004411676_allyoucaneat14.html?syndication=rss Excerpts from her blog, All You Can Eat Often enough, after I write about a restaurant closure, I hear from someone who's royally bummed... Restaurants http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/restaurants/2004411676_allyoucaneat14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:40:17 PDT Mix-and-match party wines http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004412985_winecol14.html?syndication=rss A few weeks ago, I was asked to organize a wine tasting for a private event. The table was laid out with an assortment of picnic foods:... Food & wine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004412985_winecol14.html?syndication=rss Wed, 14 May 2008 07:18:47 PDT Cheese Recipe: Five-Cheese Macaroni http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411690_recipemacaroni14.html?syndication=rss Serves 41 pound fusilli bucati, cooked for half the recommended time on package 1 pound unsalted butter, divided ½ cup bread crumbs... Food & wine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411690_recipemacaroni14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:52:06 PDT Cheese Recipe: Caprese Chopped Salad http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411688_recipecaprese14.html?syndication=rss Serves 4 to 6 1 pound cherry tomatoes (mix of red and yellow, if possible) ½ to 1 small sweet onion, minced 1 small red bell pepper... Food & wine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411688_recipecaprese14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:50:14 PDT Cheese Recipe: Fondue with Beecher's Flagship Cheeses http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411689_recipecheesebeecher14.html?syndication=rss Serves 3 to 44 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup dry sparkling wine or lager beer 1 large shallot, finely chopped... Food & wine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411689_recipecheesebeecher14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:50:53 PDT Food events around the Seattle area http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/restaurants/2004411685_foodbriefs14.html?syndication=rss at WSU class Learn to plant a garden for year-round local eating with Washington State University's King County Extension 6:30-8:30 tonight... Restaurants http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/restaurants/2004411685_foodbriefs14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:47:23 PDT How to increase your odds for ripe tomatoes http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2004411687_gardeneaston14.html?syndication=rss Q: I thought I recently saw a tour advertised to visit the Heronswood gardens but can't seem to find the information anywhere. Is there a local... Home & Garden http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2004411687_gardeneaston14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:48:00 PDT Woes of Merlots: Real or imagined? http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411697_wineqanda14.html?syndication=rss A reader asks Wine Adviser Paul Gregutt: Has there been a real loss in quality of merlot wines, as national wine critics claim? And does that include Washington state merlots? Food & wine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411697_wineqanda14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:58:00 PDT Garden calendar | A listing of garden events, classes and sales. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2004411820_gardencal14.html?syndication=rss Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm. Home & Garden http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2004411820_gardencal14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 18:11:18 PDT Wine calendar http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411695_winecal14.html?syndication=rss A weekly list of tastings and other events Food & wine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2004411695_winecal14.html?syndication=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 17:57:14 PDT