If you want to know why Chef Holly Smith loves cooking in Washington, blame it on the rain. Bad weather by the rest of the world’s standards pays rich dividends for her delicious ideas. With recipes inspired by plentiful crops of fresh tomatoes, juicy nectarines, wild watercress, fragrant herbs, tender chanterelles and fish from local waters available year round in the Pacific … [Read more...] about Chef Holly, 2012 Celebrity Chef
Summer 2012
Olympia Olive Oil
Olympia Olive Oil 321 Fourth Ave E, Olympia 360.878.9571 olyoliveoil.com At Olympia Olive Oil, you’ll be hard-pressed to leave the store without a little taste of what makes it so special. Having just opened its doors in the heart of downtown Olympia in January, the new business owned by Fred Berschauer and John Hoehne sells high quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars-- … [Read more...] about Olympia Olive Oil
Community Events: Star Chefs
Alice in Wonderland themed, the 2012 Star Chefs event at the Broadway Center in Tacoma amazed it’s 350 patrons with festivities and surprises. Attendees enjoyed an evening filled with bidding, dining and entertainment. Most sought after auction items included a winemaker’s dinner for 8 with Corvus Cellars, private tour of California Wine Country and San Francisco for 6 couples … [Read more...] about Community Events: Star Chefs
Artist Spotlight: Vicci Martinez
It’s been a whirlwind year for 27-year-old singer and musician Vicci Martinez. Originally from Tacoma, Martinez has been a local music scene staple around here since the mid-’90s. After her appearance on “The Voice” last spring representing Team Cee Lo, Martinez’s performances, the popularity of her funky soul music, her talent and her fans have proved to be the perfect storm … [Read more...] about Artist Spotlight: Vicci Martinez
Community Events: Lemay Wine & Chocolate Affair
Beautiful vintage cars took center stage at the inaugural LeMay Wine and Chocolate affair. This fabulous event, held at the historic Marymount property, featured the LeMay family’s beloved collections of over 1,500 vintage vehicles. Historic cars along with some of the greatest wineries and candy-makers in Washington made it an historic event to remember. Proceeds from the … [Read more...] about Community Events: Lemay Wine & Chocolate Affair