Plate of Seattle - Hi there and welcome to my blog about Seattle. I have decided to document what I discover in and around Seattle. It will include local places to eat, drink, happy hours, shopping for good fresh foods, local arts and theatre and any other experiences that come along. Thanks for reading.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Plate of Seattle: Another great happy hour in downtown SeattleHook...
Plate of Seattle: Another great happy hour in downtown Seattle
Hook...: Another great happy hour in downtown Seattle Hook and Plow Located inside the Marriott waterfront. They use only locally sourced foods....
Hook...: Another great happy hour in downtown Seattle Hook and Plow Located inside the Marriott waterfront. They use only locally sourced foods....
Another great happy hour in downtown Seattle
Hook and Plow
Located inside the Marriott waterfront. They use only locally sourced foods.
"A gastropub-style Seattle Waterfront restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with blackboard fish and other daily specials celebrating the local bounty. And enjoy craft beers, artisanal wines by the glass on our outdoor patio."
It seems lately we have been to a lot of happy hours in Seattle. I do cook most of the time, however it seems lately if I meet my husband downtown, we always end up at a happy hour somewhere. It is great for research. This one deserves another thumbs up. We had 3 apps and 3 drinks all for $36. The Hook and Plow has a marvelous view of the new Ferris wheel near Pikes Place Market on Alaska Way. Located along boardwalk, it is the perfect place for a sunset with all the harbor and people watching activities. We especially love the creamy, cheesy Beecher Cheddar and spinach dip, which is even better with the addition of fresh crab! Served with sliced baguettes.
"The Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel located on Pier 57 on the banks of Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington, United States. With an overall height of 175 feet (53.3 m), it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the west coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012."
Hook and Plow
Located inside the Marriott waterfront. They use only locally sourced foods.
"A gastropub-style Seattle Waterfront restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with blackboard fish and other daily specials celebrating the local bounty. And enjoy craft beers, artisanal wines by the glass on our outdoor patio."
It seems lately we have been to a lot of happy hours in Seattle. I do cook most of the time, however it seems lately if I meet my husband downtown, we always end up at a happy hour somewhere. It is great for research. This one deserves another thumbs up. We had 3 apps and 3 drinks all for $36. The Hook and Plow has a marvelous view of the new Ferris wheel near Pikes Place Market on Alaska Way. Located along boardwalk, it is the perfect place for a sunset with all the harbor and people watching activities. We especially love the creamy, cheesy Beecher Cheddar and spinach dip, which is even better with the addition of fresh crab! Served with sliced baguettes.
"The Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel located on Pier 57 on the banks of Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington, United States. With an overall height of 175 feet (53.3 m), it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the west coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012."
Plate of Seattle: Project 2Dr. Bronners Magic soapI have been a ...
Plate of Seattle: Project 2
Dr. Bronners Magic soap
I have been a ...: Project 2 Dr. Bronners Magic soap I have been a ardent user of Dr. B's magic soap for 30 + years. I always called it the original hippy...
Dr. Bronners Magic soap
I have been a ...: Project 2 Dr. Bronners Magic soap I have been a ardent user of Dr. B's magic soap for 30 + years. I always called it the original hippy...
Project 2
Dr. Bronners Magic soap
I have been a ardent user of Dr. B's magic soap for 30 + years. I always called it the original hippy soap. It is, now a days, quite expensive. The cheapest I have found is $9.99/quart at TJ's. I heard a tip though, and I thought I would try it. Take a bar of Dr. B's hard soap bar, put it in purified water and let it set or steep for several days. The soap will brake down and you will have liquid Dr. B's...
Here's the project. I bought a bar of Dr. B's peppermint bar soap, put it into a plastic container with 5 cups of water. After 1 week, i drained out the soap into a recycled Dr. B's 1 quart container. I still had at least 1/2 the bar left. So I put in another 5 cups of water and let it steep. That was a least 1 week ago. Meanwhile, I have been using the soap as usual in the bath and as body soap. It is lighter but works just as well. I don't get the same bubbles so far. By the way, the bar of soap only cost $3.95 at TJ's. Happy bathing!!!
"He started his business making products by hand in his home. The product labels are crowded with statements of Bronner's philosophy, which he called "All-One-God-Faith" and the "Moral ABC". Many of Bronner's references came from Jewish and Christian sources, such as the Shema and the Beatitudes; others from poets such as Rudyard Kipling. They became famous for their idiosyncratic style, including hyphens to join long strings of words and the liberal use of exclamation marks. In 1947, while promoting his "Moral ABC" at the University of Chicago, Bronner was arrested and committed to a mental hospital in Elgin, Illinois, from which he escaped after shock treatments." from Wikipedia
Dr. Bronners Magic soap
I have been a ardent user of Dr. B's magic soap for 30 + years. I always called it the original hippy soap. It is, now a days, quite expensive. The cheapest I have found is $9.99/quart at TJ's. I heard a tip though, and I thought I would try it. Take a bar of Dr. B's hard soap bar, put it in purified water and let it set or steep for several days. The soap will brake down and you will have liquid Dr. B's...
Here's the project. I bought a bar of Dr. B's peppermint bar soap, put it into a plastic container with 5 cups of water. After 1 week, i drained out the soap into a recycled Dr. B's 1 quart container. I still had at least 1/2 the bar left. So I put in another 5 cups of water and let it steep. That was a least 1 week ago. Meanwhile, I have been using the soap as usual in the bath and as body soap. It is lighter but works just as well. I don't get the same bubbles so far. By the way, the bar of soap only cost $3.95 at TJ's. Happy bathing!!!
"He started his business making products by hand in his home. The product labels are crowded with statements of Bronner's philosophy, which he called "All-One-God-Faith" and the "Moral ABC". Many of Bronner's references came from Jewish and Christian sources, such as the Shema and the Beatitudes; others from poets such as Rudyard Kipling. They became famous for their idiosyncratic style, including hyphens to join long strings of words and the liberal use of exclamation marks. In 1947, while promoting his "Moral ABC" at the University of Chicago, Bronner was arrested and committed to a mental hospital in Elgin, Illinois, from which he escaped after shock treatments." from Wikipedia
Good morning world,
Day off Breakfast
Shiitake mushroom omelette with homemade chicken sausage, roasted eggplant, zucchini and sweet onion.
Did I mention that I love my day-off breakfasts? Get up, have a coffee or tea, then put together a fabulous breakfast. I like savory breakfast, with veggies, some kind of egg and salsa or chutney.
I have a few projects in the works i thought I would put in the blog today. More as a process of accountability on my part so I complete them. They are experiments, I have never tried them before.
Project 1. making Limoncello
I have 2 quart-size glass jars with 80 proof vodka (I think it should be 100 proof). I put in each jar 8-10 Meyer lemons I buy at Pikes Market. I one jar, I peeled the lemons with a potato peeler in long strips and the second, I used a zester or microplane. The test will be, which one has the strongest lemon flavor. They have been steeping for almost a month. I will wait until next week, and then make the simple syrup and combine...I will keep you posted on the results. Please see below for information about this refreshing after dinner drink.
Day off Breakfast
Shiitake mushroom omelette with homemade chicken sausage, roasted eggplant, zucchini and sweet onion.
Did I mention that I love my day-off breakfasts? Get up, have a coffee or tea, then put together a fabulous breakfast. I like savory breakfast, with veggies, some kind of egg and salsa or chutney.
I have a few projects in the works i thought I would put in the blog today. More as a process of accountability on my part so I complete them. They are experiments, I have never tried them before.
Project 1. making Limoncello
I have 2 quart-size glass jars with 80 proof vodka (I think it should be 100 proof). I put in each jar 8-10 Meyer lemons I buy at Pikes Market. I one jar, I peeled the lemons with a potato peeler in long strips and the second, I used a zester or microplane. The test will be, which one has the strongest lemon flavor. They have been steeping for almost a month. I will wait until next week, and then make the simple syrup and combine...I will keep you posted on the results. Please see below for information about this refreshing after dinner drink.
Limoncello (Italian pronunciation: [limonˈtʃɛllo]) is an Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in Southern Italy, especially in the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi and islands of Procida,Ischia and Capri.[1] It is also produced in Sicily, Sardinia, Menton in France, and the Maltese island of Gozo. Though there is debate about the exact origin of the drink, it is at least one hundred years old.[2][3]
Traditionally, it is made from the zest of Femminello St. Teresa lemons, that are also known as Sorrento lemons.[3][4] Lemon zest, or peels without the pith, are steeped in grain alcohol until the oil is released. The resulting yellow liquid is then mixed with simple syrup. Clarity and viscosity are affected by factors like the relative temperatures of the two liquids. Most lemons, including the more-common Eureka lemon, will produce satisfactory limoncello.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Plate of Seattle: Happy Hour in Seattle for around $30 for two peop...
Plate of Seattle:
Happy Hour in Seattle for around $30 for two peop...: Happy Hour in Seattle for around $30 for two people The beautiful city of Seattle. I live downtown near Pikes Marke...
Happy Hour in Seattle for around $30 for two peop...: Happy Hour in Seattle for around $30 for two people The beautiful city of Seattle. I live downtown near Pikes Marke...
Happy Hour in Seattle for around $30 for two people
The beautiful city of Seattle. I live downtown near Pikes Market. As a newcomer to Seattle, i have been trying to find the places to go, the hidden hiking spots, the best places to eat, the best prices on gas, on organics, at restaurants. One of our personal goals is to discover all the best happy hours around town and only spend $30 dollars. Some of the places we like so far are:
Edgewater
El Gaucho Aqua
The Dragonfish
The Innkeeper
Sullivans
and our new favorite Fumaca.
I will keep the list going so check back.
Starting the day with breakfast
Homemade chicken Italian sausage, fresh poached eggs with blue cheese, grilled portabella mushroom slices and homemade spicy pear-apple chutney.
Fumaca in Belltown, a Brazilian Steakhouse
Last night we went to Fumaca, the new Brazilian Steakhouse in Belltown. The husband likes meat. I like veggies and unique salads, soups, salsas, chutneys. The selections for both were remarkable. The salad bar, they call Mesa de Frios is abundant and colorful, with many surprises. Fresh roasted vegetables, sliced roasted meats, fruits, yams, artisan cheese, assorted South American salads and traditional rice & black beans. They take pride in their locally sourced foods and the influences of South American culture. It made me want to travel to Peru! We had the following:
Camarones al Ajillo 14~ on 1/2 price happy hour
Tiger shrimp in garlic oil, citrus, savory herbs, hearts of palm, grape tomatoes, finished with Spanish dry sherry.
Pollo a la Brasa 15~
Mesquite rotisserie free range ½ chicken marinated in garlic and Caribbean bitter orange. Caribbean savory white rice & Colombian red cargamanto beans.
FUMAÇA is where authentic Latin American Cuisine comes alive featuring Brazilian Rodizio – Barbecue, Peruvian Ceviches and the vibrant sazón – flavors of Puerto Rico.
www.fumacaseattle.com
Plate of Seattle Blog
dishing up interesting Seattle tidbits: home kitchen projects, traveling, local food
The Pacific Northwest has become my new home. Being new to Seattle, I decided to explore this fine city and learn about among other things, the food, neighborhoods, activities and culture found in the abundant wealth of local farm fresh and creative artistry.
I am a retired chef and the experience of “food” including where it comes from, how it is made or created, what was the inspiration behind the dish or item are just a few ways of looking at why and how eating has become such an identity for a lot of people. Although fine foods have played an important role in my professional life, it is the influence of the food culture i enjoy most. To eat something and express a simple yum, wow or other form of appreciation is only a small tip of the process that brought that moment to my taste buds. Like most people the moment you sit down and start to eat is what we all await. I want to go beyond that and into the journey.
I intend to bring to this blog the journey as it unfolds. I care about health, value, artistry, history, travel. In other words, i will hope to convey the complete journey of interesting and notable facts surrounding the simple art of food.
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