Patricia Eddy, of www.cooklocal.com, is on a first name basis with many of the farmers in western Washington. She has seen first hand, the health and environmental benefits of cooking with fresh, local, and organic ingredients. She loves introducing people to cooking local and hopes to do that here, three times a week.

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June 27, 9:10 AM

by Patricia DiGiacomo Eddy, Seattle Cook Local Examiner

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Today I'm launching a new feature at the Cook Local Examiner - a news feed!

If you visit the main Cook Local Examiner site, you'll notice a list of news items on the left side of the page. I'll update this list regularly when a new fruit or vegetable shows up at the market, when a market opens or closes, or when a fruit or vegetable is about to go out of season so you can stock up.

This week you can count on some fresh strawberries at the markets, you might see a few of the very first raspberries, and you should stock up now on asparagus, as we're in the last two weeks of the asparagus season.

For more info: Check out the Cook Local Examiner site for frequent updates!

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Butter up that Halibut

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October 6, 11:49 AM

There are meals that are tasty, and then there are meals that are knock your socks off great. Ths was one of the second type of meals. You can still find frozen halibut at the Wilson Fish booth at the Ballard Farmers Market every Sunday, so pick... Read More
Topics: Fish

Zucchini Muffins

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October 3, 9:34 AM

It is gray and drizzly outside and that always makes me think of muffins. A good muffin is one of the ultimate comfort foods. They are small enough to take with you, satisfying enough for breakfast or dessert, and the way I make them, not big enough... Read More
Topics: Dessert

Best Farmers Market Vendors in Seattle

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October 1, 10:29 AM

The greater Seattle area is fortunate to have an amazing lineup of farmers markets. During the summer months, you can hardly go a day without access to a farmers market. It is very difficult to choose the best farmers market vendors in Seattle. I have... Read More
Topics: General

Marinated Balsamic Tomato Pasta with Prawns

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September 30, 1:04 PM

During the summer months, salmon and halibut are so fresh and plentiful that I rarely cook any other fish. However, as the weather turns cooler, I'll turn to prawns when I want seafood. You can usually find spot prawns at the Fisherman's Terminal... Read More
Topics: Pasta

Fresh Pesto - Without a Blender

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September 29, 3:41 PM

One of the easiest Italian pasta sauces to make is pesto. At its simplest, you just throw some basil leaves in a blender or food processor, add pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and a little salt, and blend away. In just a minute or so, you've got a deep... Read More
Topics: Sauces , Pasta

Recipe and Shopping List - Week of September 29th

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September 28, 7:31 PM

This week, we're going back to my Italian roots with two different pasta recipes. First, we'll make some fresh pesto, and later in the week we'll improvise a new recipe with some cherry tomatoes, prawns, and balsamic vinegar. To top everything... Read More

Last Minute Meal

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September 26, 9:07 PM

Tonight's recipe was truly a last minute meal. In fact, it was so last minute that I didn't even get a picture of it.It really doesn't get much simpler than this. You can substitute ingredients with a variety of different components you might have in... Read More
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Smash Those Spuds!

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September 24, 10:02 AM

Ah, the potato. A member of the same family as the tomato and the eggplant, the potato has been cultivated for centuries. Did you know that the potato wasn't introduced to Ireland until the 16th century? Prior to that, it was widely believed to be poisonous.... Read More
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Wax Beans with Spicy Crispy Shallots

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September 22, 12:23 PM

The Cook Local Examiner was out of town this weekend, so there was no time for a shopping list. So the recipes this week will focus on "last minute" cooking ideas. We'll take some simple ingredients and throw them together to create three easy... Read More
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