Monthly Archives: September 2008

Bucheron Goat Cheese Recipe

We have received some emails asking for our Bucheron Goat Cheese appetizer recipe…you want it, you got it! On our menu, it reads Bucheron Goat Cheese, warmed and topped with fireweed honey, dried cranberries and lemon thyme. Bucheron is sometimes … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomatoes

Get them now, ’cause they’re going fast!! Most people think of warm summer days and ripe, just-picked tomatoes as going hand in hand. Unfortunately, as dreamy as this visage sounds, only Southerners get to enjoy fully plump, ripe, local tomatoes … Continue reading

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Dish Up Literacy At Purple!

On Thursday, September 18th, 20% of the lunch proceeds from all 3 Purple Cafe’s will be donated to Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program. Founded in 1990, Page Ahead has placed almost 1.7 million new books into the hands of 550,000 … Continue reading

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“Newish” Winery From Concrete, Washington!!

Director of Liquids Christene Prentice and Woodinville Wine Manager Deran Garabedian have recently discovered Challenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellars, a little gem of a winery on the west side of the mountains. Challenger Ridge is part of the Puget Sound … Continue reading

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Great Little Website For You…

Lets be honest. How many times have you been at a formal dinner party…the Duke of Wellington on one side, Gloria Vanderbilt on the other and you cannot pronounce Mourvedre?? (A French Red Grape) Ah yes, it has happened to … Continue reading

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