In preparation for an upcoming “Northwest Chowder” competition, a group of culinary students and I had to first ask two questions: what is the definition of chowder, and how the heck do you make something synonymous with New England translate to the cuisine of the Pacific Northwest?
Lately I’ve been asked about the movement sweeping the nation to eat locally and seasonally.
The holidays are here again and it seemed overnight everything was draped in twinkling lights. Christmas music is proclaiming the season in department stores and elevators all over the land. Is this what the holidays are about? I think not.
