Welcome to the launch of The Local Dish blog! We thought it about time to join the world of “daily missives” and provide our readers with another place on the site to share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions about what’s happening with food on the local front…in your region, city, neighborhood. And of course, in your kitchen…because you can’t get more local than that!
Our holiday article written by our editor, Joanna McDonald, really got me thinking. We all know that good food is synonymous with the holidays. Since I’ll be far from home visiting family in the Pacific Northwest (and away from my own kitchen!), how can I make a tasty, memorable contribution to a weekend of what will surely include feasting and frivolity. In our region, there are a hundred or more local artisans selling creative food products from luscious Sel de Mer Caramels to zippy Chipotle Monterey Jack Cheese, so it will be a challenge to pick just a few to take along on the trip.
With an abundance of chocolatiers, wineries, cheesemakers, farmers, and bakers within a short drive of home. I’ll be on a treasure hunt to select a few goodies to accompany me on the long drive north. Let’s hope they make it!
What “can’t do without” local treats do you love to share with family and friends at this time of year?
