Cookin’ up a Local Feast

This article was originally published in December 2013

Tis the season to celebrate, and what better way to do so than with holiday dishes that highlight the beautiful bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Prepare a feast using locally sourced ingredients and raise a glass to the abundance that surrounds us. Happy holidays!

 

Our Featured Recipe

Flourless Chocolate and Pear Cake »

What’s local: Pears from Scott Leach Orchards in Zillah, Wash.

Smoky Chicken Cordon Bleu »

What’s local: Chicken Breast, organic and free-range options from Draper Valley Farms in Mount Vernon, Wash., and Smoked Gouda from Appel Farms in Ferndale, Wash or Campfire from Mt. Townsend Creamery in Port Townsend, Wash.

Winter Squash, Apple and Blue Cheese Galette »

What’s local: Winter squash from Rent’s Due Ranchin Stanwood, Wash., apples from River Valley Organics in Tonasket, Wash., and Oregon Blue Cheese from Rogue Creamery in Central Point, Ore.

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