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  Coffee Recipe Book?

  0 0 I have one called I Love Coffee, by Susan Zimmer. Most of the recipes are for variations on flavored coffee drinks, both hot and cold. It's not a barista training manual or anything, but it does cover everything from heating/frothing milk without a steamer to just about every flavor combo you can think of. There are a few boozy coffee drinks, too. alight answered in Coffee & Tea about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Who makes the best portobello mushroom sandwich in Seattle?

  0 0 I second the St. Dames recommendation; you can find 'em right by the Columbia City light rail stop on MLK. Marinated slices of shroom, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, lots of provolone, on Columbia City Bakery bread. Great fries on the side, too. alight answered in Eating Out about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 12 more answers »

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  Making cinnamon rolls the night before?

  0 0 When I've done double rise baking for cinnamon rolls, I stop at the step of having the individual rolls made, then wrap them in plastic and stick them in the fridge. Unwrap the next morning, cover with a towel, and do the second rise. It will take a bit longer than the first one; in my experience usually about 15% longer. Wrapped in plastic and cold in the fridge, not much happens in the way of rising, but the cinnamon roll filling might get a little more syrupy (in a good way). If you're really impatient, set the oven to about 200 degrees and do the second rise there. It speeds things up nicely, and I haven't noticed a difference in final result. I second Robin's request for the recipe! Pumpkin cinnamon rolls sound great. alight answered in Baking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

• Follow Following 1 I want more opinions on my search for the world's greatest cookies. alight asked in Baking Week about 1 year ago 15 Answers by Megan Seling, goreedgo , pencilears…

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  0 0 Megan, how dense was the custard that you baked into it? I like this idea (seems less fussy) but I'm worried it'll set up too firmly. alight commented about 1 year ago

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  Beer and Food in the Rainier Valley

  0 0 Vince's Pizzeria on Henderson, a block east of MLK. They're open 'til 11pm, have a full bar, good pizza and a completely perfect unchanged-since-1970 vibe. alight answered in Food & Drink about 1 year ago Answer and comment »

• Follow Following 1 I want to bake boston cream pie cupcakes, but I'm not sure of the best way to get the custard into the cupcake. alight asked in Baking Week about 1 year ago 4 Answers by Megan Seling, lookcupcake , Griffin…

• Follow Following 1 I'm hunting for a deep-dish 8" pie pan and can't seem to find one online. Do they exist? alight asked in Baking Week about 1 year ago 5 Answers by katemcdermott, Jessie Oleson , stacy em…

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  Side of grass-fed beef?

  0 0 I suggest visiting a farmers' market and trying meat from different farms before ordering a side. You'll find different flavors, and textures, and can pick the one you like best. All the small farmers can arrange for a quarter, half or whole steer. I've been buying mine from Olsen Farms for a few years--we split a half among several households, since a half is about 225 pounds of beef. They do custom wrapping, so you can make specific requests about how thick you want the steaks, and if you want soup bones, suet or organ meats. The total price per pound is in the neighborhood of $6, which works out to a good deal--pricey for burger, cheap as hell for porterhouse steaks and tenderloins. Olsen also does lamb--it's mild and delicious--and just got into pork also, but he's building his herd up before selling whole pigs. Skagit River Ranch's pork is fantastic, but I'm not wild about the flavors in the beef. alight answered in Food & Drink about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  Can Anyone Recommend a Good, Inexpensive Tree Removal Service?

  0 0 We had one tree removed and two pruned by Urban Arborist. The two he pruned look gorgeous, and the removal was quick and careful. Good price, too, and some extra tree care advice for our big old walnut tree. http://www.urbanarboristnw.com alight answered in Garden Services about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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