Food

School of Essential Ingredients

Erica Bauermeister, long-time Wallingford resident and the author of the novel The School of Essential Ingredients, took a break from her book tour and writing recently to meet us at the Mosaic Coffeehouse. She shared not only some of her insights into writing, but also some of the spots around Wallingford that inspired her. Wallyhood: Thanks so much for taking time from your book tour. Sounds like it's been hectic. Erica Baumeister: It has been a lot of fun and a…

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Cook the Books!

No, we're not suggesting some sort of accounting scheme. The 5th annual Edible Book Festival is coming to Wallingford Saturday, April 10th.  We're writing about it now cuz you still have time to enter your own book-themed work of art.  And if you'd just like to show up and nosh, that's ok too. What? People bring a piece of edible art related to books: a pun on a title, an interpretation of a scene or character, or just something having to do with…

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Wedding Season Approaches

As our less than wintery winter plods along, many people are looking forward to spring for more then just the weather. As couples prep for the big day Wallingford has the icing on the cake, or more correctly, the cupcake. Trophy Cupcakes, in Wallingford Center, is holding tastings for couples interested in cupcake creations for their reception. The tastings are hosted by Jennifer Shea, the proprietor and head wedding consultant. Participants get to taste 12 flavors of mini-cupcakes and review the…

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Much Ado About Food

Gas Works Park was buzzing with 50+ chefs on Tuesday morning -- all from big name restaurants throughout the city.  The backdrop served as a place to film a promotional video for Seattle Restaurant Week, which makes its debut April 18-29.  During that week, over 100 restaurants citywide will be serving three course dinners for $25, and many will also serve three course lunches for $15.  Wallingford restaurants Avila, Ivar's Salmon House, Joule, and Tilth will participate in the promotion. Seattle…

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Rancho Bravo Improva

Eagle-eyed tipsters from around the 'hood spotted changes afoot at the city's finest taco truck, Rancho Bravo Tacos. For some time now, a newer, larger truck has been waiting in the wings, parked next door in the Golden Oldies lot, and it looks like her time has come to shine. Jrotech snapped this shot of the transformation in action: No word yet from Freddy Rivas, the owner, on what the plan is for the old Winchell's.

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A Paean to Mille Grane

First, let us be clear: the Essential Baking Company Café is open for business, with no plans to change. The bakery, however, she has passed into that faraway land we euphemistically call Cloverleaf. Actually, that's not a euphemism. Cloverleaf is an area by Georgetown, and, as we reported back in December, EBC purchased the Parisian Desserts Company down there a few years back. As of last week, they finished consolidating all their baking operations at that facility. What this means for…

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PermaCulture Now – OmCulture Tomorrow

Sounds like there's some sorta eco-permaculture-organic boogaloo going on down at OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific St.) this Saturday, Feb 20th from 3 pm - 11 pm: Permaculture Now! Party and Dance You're invited to a Permaculture, SCALLOPS, EcoBuilder's Guild, Transition Towns extravaganza! This is your chance to: Showcase your project Learn about current projects in and around Seattle Connect with potential collaborators Have lots of fun networking Swap seeds Eat a delicious (local, organic) potluck dinner DANCE the night away on…

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