December 2012
Britt’s Pickles: Perfectly Spiced, Preservative-Free
Take a crunchy bite out of these locally-made, delicious cukes.
Britt Eustis’ life has always been closely linked to pickled products: He moved to Seattle from Connecticut in the 1980s, and worked first at Charlie’s Produce and then at a food distribution company that took him all the way to Japan. There, he helped import miso, kimchi from Korea and other traditional fermented foods. But…
A Perfect Holiday Cocktail Mixed with Strega
A.J. Rathbun’s must-have spirit for festive holiday drinks.
What it is: Strega is a magical Italian liqueur made from spells and spun gold. OK, it’s actually a blend of 70 herbs and spices that traces back to the 1860s, when Giuseppe Alberti—a grocer’s son—decided to make a liqueur with saffron (which gives Strega its signature color), a local wild mint and other intriguing…
Thai Curry in Seattle
With fragrant spices and heat balanced by coconut or lime, curry is a comfort on chilly days.
ROOT TABLEA handmade curry paste featuring red chile peppers and shallots has made the PEARL OCEAN SALMON a star here for several years, showcasing grilled wild-caught salmon perched atop stir-fried vegetables and a generous blanket of the fragrant red sauce. $13. Ballard, 2213 NW Market St.; 206.420.3214; roottablerestaurant.com LITTLE UNCLEThis tiny Thai stop is always…
Holiday Shopping: Two Crafty Festivals in Seattle
Local artisans show off their wares at a variety of crafty festivals this month.
November 23 & 24EtsyRain Handmade HolidaysAvoid those Black Friday throngs and shop in a more civilized manner at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, as the annual EtsyRain show moves in for a two-day stay. Featuring precisely 105 local Etsy vendors spread over two levels (read: lots of elbow room), gift inspiration will abound, including waterproof shower…
Mall Madness: Local Gift Shopping Central
A roundup of special holiday deals, and even a pop-up shop, to help check gifts off your list.
As evidenced by the beloved 1980s teen board game Mall Madness, navigating the shopping centers can be fraught with obstacles, especially during the holidays. (Find a gee-darn parking spot! Cash in on sales! Beat Stacy back to the arcade!) Thankfully, our local shopping meccas have plenty of special deals, and even a pop-up shop or…
Gregory Blackstock Makes Art from Order
See new works by the Seattle artist at Greg Kucera Gallery.
Seattle native Gregory Blackstock’s drawings are irresistible for several reasons: the subject matter, both mundane yet something we never thought of grouping before; his use of color, both accurate and unexpected; and his visual repetition of forms, which express both symmetry and variety. All this is augmented by the effortless feel of the work, remarkable…
Homemade Eggnog at Sun Liquor
Celebrate the season with a delicious local take on an eggy tradition.
It’s become a holiday ritual for Sun Liquor bartender Erik Chapman. Sometime around Thanksgiving, he mixes up a batch of real, homemade eggnog, the kind with raw yolks, cream, sugar, bourbon and brandy (and he sometimes spills a little rum or other spirit in there, too, for good measure) to serve to customers on Christmas…
Road Trip to Tieton’s Craft Bazaar
If you haven't been yet, you'll love this excuse to visit this hidden small-town artisan enclave.
WHY: For the sixth annual Craft Bazaar (11/30–12/2. Times vary. Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave.; 509.847.3034; mightytieton.com), which brings together nearly 60 Northwest artists and their wares, including caramels from Yakima-based Copper Pot and fine book arts from Tieton’s own Paper Hammer. The bazaar also hosts a chandelier show, where wildly imagined and hand-crafted…
Puget Sound-pedia?
The Puget Sound Institute is going digital in its efforts to protect this fragile ecosystem.
Say you’re wondering what a nutria looks like, and you don’t trust the random photos that pop up on Flickr. Enter the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound (eopugetsound.org), the scientist-approved online resource from the University of Washington’s Puget Sound Institute, and its searchable species library. This extensive database includes photos and facts on the denizens of…
Four New Locally-Made Board Games
Keep guests entertained with board games created by local companies.
TSURO OF THE SEASIn this high seas sequel to Bellevue-based Calliope Games’ artful Tsuro: The Game of the Path, players strive to stay on the board by laying down tiles to create wake-paths to follow (like an oceangoing cousin of 1980s gamer fave Master Labyrinth). Beware: An opponent’s skillfully placed tile could sail your ship…
Fresh Holiday Decor Finds from Etsy
Start a new tradition by gathering your holiday décor from Seattle’s talented Etsy crafters.
^ Federal Way craftsman Kyle Schumacher’s stained glass “holiday lights” offer a festive look that doesn’t require spending hours on a ladder in the rain. Choose a mix of colors or opt for a chic monochromatic vibe. $5 per bulb (wire and suction cups provided). Blue Fish Studios; bluefishstudios.etsy.com. Also available at Two Tartes Cafe…
Things I Want to Punch in the Face
This new book from a local blogger skewers contemporary stereotypes with a nod and wink.
In her new book, Things I Want to Punch in the Face, local author and blogger Jennifer Worick gives her pet peeves a pop. Here, she trains her pugilistic eye on a few Seattle staples: Gourmet junk food: Stop trying to take the comfort out of my food. Don’t tell me how to zest up…
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