Washington Cookbook

There is nothing quite like living in Washington. There are majestic mountains, the rain forests and shimmering coast lines. There are farmlands that provide bountiful crops. Washington produces delicious juicy apples, cherries, peaches, pears and plums. You can ski in the mountains or find a warm beach, walk in a field of lavender or visit a beautiful waterfall. You can live in the rainy part or you can live where the sun always seems to shine. You can live happily in either place because the food is so good. The peaches are the best I have ever tasted. The cherries are divine. Fresh corn, onions and strawberries make living in Washington a true pleasure. Yes, you sometimes have to travel to farmer's markets to find the really fresh produce, but it is so worth it. We make a trek to find peaches a few times a year and look for fresh corn every single year for as long as we can find it. Along with the recipes you will also find some fun facts. There are a few sketches here and there, but the recipes are the feature. You will find recipes for Appetizers, Breakfasts, Soups & Chowders, Salads, Main Dishes, Northwest Seafood, Side Dishes, Breads, Desserts and Beverages. Swedish Pancakes are a favorite recipe, Spiced Waffles and Granola from a Bed & Breakfast in La Conner also looks delicious. Baked Herb-Garden Salmon is a recipe from Graham Kerr used by permission. My mother loves coconut prawns and she will be delighted that I finally found a recipe. Now, I am not sure if I am seeing things, but there is a recipe for Northwest Fair Scones, could it really be the same recipe? You can get them at fairs and festivals in the Pacific Northwest and they are often served at the Puyallup fair. You can buy a scone mix, but here is a recipe to try. Other fun recipes include: It's a Chocolate Pizza, Grand Marnier Soufflé from Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, Strawberry Pie, Rhubarb Cake and The Ultimate Caramel Apple. Look for fun hints and facts here and there. It is not surprising to read that Washington is the world leader in the production of the raspberry. My grandmother grew them easily in her back yard.A list of Environmental tips to promote cleaning with environmentally friendly products covers just about every cleaning need. A nice index gets you to your favorite recipes fast. Everyone who lives in Washington should own at least one copy just for fun. There are quite a few fun facts I had never heard of, even though I live here. ~The Rebecca Review