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Posted on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 3:14pm

Drink This: 20something

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Alicia Arter

Don’t miss the un-snob wine event  for Millennials and Gen-Y-ers (and anyone else) who want to get to know Washington wines without any pressure. Seventy five of the state’s most intriguing wineries will be offering sips of their $30-and-under wines at the Fremont Studios on November 21. For those who need extreme details, the Geek Lounge will have sips of varietals, sensory games, glassware insider stuff, plus food and wines that don’t hate each other. Read more »

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Posted on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:42am

Isabella Rossellini Speaks at SAL

By: 
Brangien Davis

Whether you know her as the daughter of Ingrid Bergman, the face of Lancôme cosmetics, the nightclub singer in Blue Velvet or Alec Baldwin’s ex-wife on 30 Rock, you know Isabella Rossellini excels at whatever role she sets herself to—no matter how bizarre. Read more »

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Posted on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:15am

Spur's Duck leg confit with bacon vinaigrette

By: 
Lorna Yee

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My eyes widened when I opened this recipe, submitted by one of my favorite Belltown spots, Spur Gastropub. Duck cooked in duck fat, topped with a bacon vinaigrette? Yes, please. Thanksgiving only comes once a year, so treat you and your guests to this highbrow take on the traditional fowl dinner.

To cure the duck legs:

4 meaty duck legs Read more »

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Posted on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 1:38am

Thanksgiving Recipe: High 5's Cranberry-Apple pie

By: 
Lorna Yee

Dani Cone sells her delicious, all-butter crust pies at Fuel. Grab one for the holidays, or give this cranberry-apple "slab" pie, baked in a large 13"x8" pan, a try. Try this recipe with a scoop of your favorite ice-cream for a holiday treat that'll leave your guests talking 'til next Thanksgiving!

Check out High 5 Pies at www.high5pie.com

HIGH 5 PIE’S APPLE-CRANBERRY SLAB PIE Read more »

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Posted on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 12:57am

Thanksgiving Recipe: Poppy Pastry Chef Dana Cree

By: 
Lorna Yee
Last week, I sat down with pastry chef Dana Cree of Poppy in Capitol Hill, and asked her what she likes to bake during the holidays. She gave us this delicious, zesty gingersnap recipe--perfectly crisp around the edges, a chewy center, and a top flecked with coarse sugar for extra crunch. Need I tell you they are absolutely addictive? 
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