Category: Sweets

Baking with the Flavors of Local Grains

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by Katie Gourley We might not always step into the kitchen to bake thinking that we are about to partake in an agricultural act. However, the act of baking and…

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Recipe: Bing Cherry Clafouti

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A clafouti is among the best ways to enjoy cherries during their short and delicious season. A traditional custardy cake.

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Recipe: Nettle and Olive Oil Flan

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Fresh nettles, aka stinging nettles, are a fantastic addition many meals, including desserts like this recipe by Cathy Whims. To eat them, nettles must be cooked so they lose their sting…

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Pacific Pie Company’s Drunken Ginger Pear Pie

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This pie recipe comes to us from the kitchen of Sarah Curtis-Fawley, co-owner of Pacific Pie Company and was prepared during our Chef in the Market series, which takes place…

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Recipe: Nicki’s Gingery Apple Cake with Cider Glaze

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This past Sunday morning, armed with our region’s best ingredients, I picked up one of my favorite cookbooks – The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook for inspiration…

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Red Beet & Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

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This cake is perfect for the fall and winter months, when you may be craving something rich yet not too heavy. It isn’t overly sweet, and the beets and olive oil lend an earthy…

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