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Marionberry from Oregon Oregon Growers makes a spread worth spooning over! In our house we have food everywhere. Piles of it mostly contained to the kitchen and the dining room and sometimes it expands up the backstairs to my office. No we're not food hoarders, though there's some argument that maybe we are. For us it’s all about sampling and resampling foods, constantly. Sampling sounds like fun and most of the time it is. Though sometimes it's a chore. For instance, tasting seven different olive oils, 1/8 of a cup each all at one time, all in one sitting does get a little taxing. It's relaxing but not in a pleasant way. A friend has been asking me for a case of wild Marionberry Fruit Spread which he loves, but he lives to close, sees me too often and travels too much to order online. So finally I did pick some up and I've been hoarding it at home in the attempt that the next time we see each other I could pass it off to him, collect the cash and everyone would be happy. When we got together we ended up talking about our clients we are consulting with or about airplanes and forgot about the preserves. Recently I finally remembered to bring him one jar for which he was very grateful. The problem was he couldn't take the whole case at that time. And this is where it gets a little sticky. Remember all the food stored in our house? Well the foods are generally considered off-limits until I give them the green light to be eaten. You see we often keep things over a week or more to see how they keep, important to know when judging foods. Well for some reason once a case is opened it seems to be open season on the contents. And as you can imagine the next thing that happened was jars were disappearing at a high rate of speed as children consumed the Marionberry jelly with wild abandon. So the case is dwindling and my friend is not going to get his jelly and now I have to order more. We all love this wild Marionberry berry jelly. Remember it's a jelly, so it's smooth, it's sweet and has a great sense of treat. Spring has arrived and when some days feel like summer spreadable jelly just seems to hit the spot just right. Maybe we're lazy or maybe it's the new heat, easy foods seem just about right, right now. And this is where you benefit too, because we are ordering more, we can add your order for a jar (or a case) too. Shop Now for Marion Berry jelly! |
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 A Berry Named MarionCirca 1956, George F. Waldo developed a new blackberry named Marion after the county it was extensively tested in. Harvest timing placed it between the Boysen (early) and the Thornless Evergreen (late)- two existing varieties of blackberry. The Marion yielded a superior fruit, was earlier in fruition than the Evergreen, and with a thicker cane was easier to train resulting in the ability to reduce the number of canes, producing more fruit on more branches (and less canes). Read more about Marion the berry here. |
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 Wild Huckleberry SpreadHuckleberry Fruit Spread is made from wild huckleberries. More intense in flavor than wild and cultivated blueberries, huckleberries are tiny alpine berries prized for their natural sweetness and tart finish - these berries are like gold to berry lovers in the Pacific Northwest. Their huckleberries are handpicked by local foragers, and they're worth every penny! This delicious fruit spread is made with just enough sugar to bring out all of the natural flavor and just a touch of pectin to create the spreadable set - indeed, there is usually twice as much fruit in Oregon Growers' fruit spreads as compared to the mass produced "jam". They are truly a once a season treat. Try some on your toast, fresh baked scones or in your next batch of buttermilk pancakes. Shop now for Wild Huckleberry Spread. |
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 Five Fruit MarmaladeWe are big marmalade fans here at ChefShop.com - that is, as long as the marmalade is handmade with carefully selected, perfectly ripe fruit and only the finest ingredients! Luckily, Hawkshead's Five Fruit Marmalade fits the bill. This is one of our all time favorite marmalades! Shop Now for Hawkshead Five Fruit Marmalade |
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 Orange and Whisky MarmaladeTake Seville oranges, make marmalade and slug it with scotch whiskey and you have the best combo! A twist of sweetness is squeezed out of the orange from the alcohol and you also get the flavor of real Scotch Whiskey! Slather on your toast tomorrow morning. Shop now for Orange & Whisky Marmalade! |
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 June Taylor Fig ConserveLuscious fig with a little orange as well for contrast. June uses a traditional method to produce these conserves, resulting in a soft set texture which better preserves the fruits' fresh flavors. These conserves have a very low sugar content and no commercial pectin. Shop now for fabulous Fig Conserve! |
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 Hawkshead Blueberry Extra JamBursting with blueberries - not diluted with any other fruit; they're a full 49% of this "extra" jam's contents - this favorite from England's Hawkshead Relish Company makes a stellar addition to your jam selection. And it's a hit with big kids too. Shop now for Blueberry Jam! |
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 Sweet CherriesTime to be thinking about getting your cherries order in! Click and read about the cherries for this year! Remember we don't charge until the cherries are ready for harvest. Pre-order your 2016 Sweet Cherries! |
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 The Story of Great Garlic - ArticleGreat garlic is a life-changing experience. Left whole and unpressed, the aroma is slight and flavor minimal. But chopped finely or pressed, and the flavor comes alive - adding sweetness and spice to whatever dish you're preparing. And when cooked, the garlic flavor, although often strong, can be mellowed and slightly sweet. So, if your eating your garlic raw - well, you better know what you're eating. Tastes can range from ... Read about Garlic here! |
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 Time to replenish your Cocoa Powder!
It's time to make some easy and simple brownies, cookies and cakes. Or adding cocoa to your upcoming grilling. Cocoa powder is not just for your coffee or winter hot chocolate. Just a sprinkle can mix-it-up for your next dish!  Comfort Cooking Class
Take advantage of the last vestage of cooler Spring weather with some creative takes on some comforting classics - like your mom used to make, only better. Private Chef Lesa Sullivan will share with you her greatest hits of the season. Recipes include: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Bake, Kale Caesar Salad with Fresh Croutons, Mom’s Marvelous Meatloaf and Flourless Chocolate Brownies with Sea Salt Caramel Drizzle. Sign up and bring your comfy pants! Wednesday May 18th, Comfort with a Twist Class Thursday May 19th, Comfort Cooking Class Store Hours Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM Wednesday, Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM Easy Parking, big lot. Click here to see the map. Come and taste (almost) anything you want! ChefShop.com 1425 Elliott Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119 206-286-9988 |
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Curried Carrot Soup Recipe Shauna Ahern, The Gluten-Free Girl, is an amazing person, an amazing writer, and an amazing cook. Add to that, a very talented husband chef, and you have a winning combination, and a great cookbook. Adapted from A Gluten-Free Girl, by Shauna James Ahern (Wiley, 2007). Any cookbook from the two is worth having! Raspberry Souffle Recipe This recipe is originally from La Cuccina Italiana Magazine (July, 2010). It reminds me of my childhood - the age of the souffle - thanks to Julia. My mom made chocolate and lemon souffle periodically -- and also cheese souffle. This one is a sweet Raspberry version - although you can easily substitute blueberries. Can't wait for the age of souffles to come back... Asparagus with Blood Oranges and Leek dressing Recipe This is a beautiful way to fix asparagus. The contrasting colors will liven up your table and your plate. Last time we made this dish, we added some regular oranges as well -- just to add some vibrant orange color to the mix. The leek dressing is very tasty -- and can be used with other dishes as well. I love it over brown rice, white rice or quinoa. |
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