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It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day. That means it’s time for some corned beef. (AP Pho...
MyNorthwest.com

Ingredient of the week: Corned beef

As we near St. Patrick's Day, the Seattle Kitchen staff thought it was time to tackle corned beef.
14 years ago
There are a lot of rumors and myths surrounding once-banned liquor absinthe. Seattle Kitchen host T...
Jamie Griswold

Formerly banned liquor, absinthe, now brewing in Seattle suburbs

There are a lot of rumors and myths surrounding once-banned liquor absinthe. Seattle Kitchen host Tom Douglas had never tried it, so asked an expert to bring in some of the mysterious liquor for him to taste.
14 years ago
Patton the pooch...
Rachel Belle

We Did It! We Found Patton the (deploying soldier’s) Pooch A Happy Home!

A Tacoma soldier is deploying to Afghanistan next Thursday, and he desperately needed to find his dog Patton a foster home. We only had 24 hours to get the job done, but we did it! A family in Spanaway will be fostering Patton for the next year.
14 years ago
Here’s little Patton!...
Rachel Belle

A Tacoma Dog Needs A Home While His Soldier Deploys To Afghanistan

A Tacoma soldier is deploying to Afghanistan next week, and desperately needs to find someone to foster his dog for the year he is gone. We're looking for a dog lover in the Ron & Don Nation to step up and watch Patton for the year.
14 years ago
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Rachel Belle

The Calorie Detective: When Labels Lie

A New York filmmaker had several foods analyzed at a lab, and most of them had more calories than were revealed on the labels and signs. He unknowingly consumed more than 500 calories that day.
14 years ago
Chancey the Flying Squirrel...
Rachel Belle

A Flying Squirrel is Euthanized Against a Kirkland Woman’s Wishes

A Kirkland woman rescued a flying squirrel from her cat, and then decided to keep Chancey as a pet. When Chancey was found hurt in her cage, she was brought to PAWS in Lynnwood where she was euthanized. PAWS says it's illegal to keep a wild animal as a pet. The woman could now face charges from Fish and Game.
14 years ago
Kathy Casey’s book features 54 different deviled eggs....
Alyssa Kleven

Deviled eggs aren’t some out of date party dish

Kathy Casey is a chef and mixologist. A number of years ago she found herself attending a party with potluck hor d'oeuvres.
14 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Ingredient of the week: Heirloom beans

If you enjoy beans, it's time to put the can away. "Chef in the Hat" Thierry Rautureau shares his tips and tricks for preparing heirloom beans.
14 years ago
Painting by Seattle artist Anne Siems, available at SAM Gallery....
Rachel Belle

Commitment Phobes Can Rent Art Through SAM Gallery

For those who can't commit, or like the idea of a rotating gallery, SAM Gallery has 500 pieces of art for rent, all crafted by local artists. Artists can profit more off rentals than purchases if the piece stays in rotation for years.
14 years ago
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Rachel Belle

Celebrities & Addiction: Charles R. Cross on Ryan Leaf

Ryan Leaf has been in and out of court and jail, because of his addiction to painkillers. He's currently in a Montana prison and will again be sentenced to even more time. We chat with Seattle rock & roll journalist Charles R. Cross about the correlation between celebrity and addiction.
14 years ago
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Alyssa Kleven

How to stock your spice rack

Once a year, usually the weekend of the Super Bowl (just because it helps him remember) Tom Douglas visits his favorite spice specialty store and stocks up.
14 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Ingredient of the week: White fish

This week's ingredient of the week is white fish. Seattle Kitchen hosts Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau tell you how to prepare cod, plaice, or haddock whether it's smoked, broiled or deep-fried.
14 years ago
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First Kisses: Horror Stories from the Mouths of KIRO Personalities

Luke Burbank, Don O'Neill & Libby Denkmann share their first kiss stories. All of which end in hilarious heartbreak.
14 years ago
Jessie Sawyers (right) with bass player Evan Flory-Barnes (left) & pianist Josh Rawlings at Gre...
Rachel Belle

Tapping Into Music: A Seattle Tap Dancer’s Feet Are Her Instruments

Seattle tap dancer, Jessie Sawyers uses her feet to play music. She was also the Ivar's dancing clam!
14 years ago
There are a lot of different things to do with a delicious whole chicken. (AP Photo/file)...
MyNorthwest.com

Ingredient of the week: Chicken

This week's ingredient of the week is a whole chicken. Seattle Kitchen hosts Tom Douglas, Thierry Rautureau and Katie O all have their own special tips on how to make the most out of a delicious whole bird.
14 years ago
Matt Watson AKA Spekulation...
Rachel Belle

Seattle’s Bitter Barista Is Fired Over Snarky Tweets

A Seattle barista, who started a website called Bitter Barista two weeks ago, was fired when his boss found out about it. The website is a series of ranty tweets about his life as a barista.
14 years ago
Those that walk into Mash get a taste of the couple’s expertise. Jason said he makes sure tha...
Alyssa Kleven

Tacoma’s Mash helps you make beers designed for your palate

Seattle Kitchen is joined by the husband and wife team that run Mash in Tacoma.
14 years ago
Rachel Belle

Pierce County Man Thinks He’s Jesus, Arrested For Attempted Murder, Wife Says She Couldn’t Get Him Help

A Pierce County man has been charged with attempted murder after he drove his car into a man in Fresno, claiming to be Jesus and making racist remarks. His wife emailed Rachel, and tells her family's side of the story & the struggle with getting help for a mentally ill person.
14 years ago
Libby Phelps Alvarez and her new husband...
Rachel Belle

Confessions From a Former Westboro Baptist Church Member

Libby Phelps Alvarez left the church four years ago, just before her 26th birthday. She was never allowed to cut her hair, leave the country or be friends with anyone outside of the church. She talks about her experience and how she was shunned when she left.
14 years ago
Find Dave and Luke on their new blog pages. (KIRO Radio/file)...

Dave and Luke now have their own blogs

Dave Ross and Luke Burbank now each have their own shows. Find updates from Dave Ross on Seattle's Morning News and from The Luke Burbank Shows on their new blogs.
14 years ago
Three tech savvy Seattle ladies started LadyCoders, to help women navigate the male dominated world...
Rachel Belle

LadyCoders: Helping Ladies Succeed in the Tech World

Three tech savvy Seattle ladies started LadyCoders, to help women navigate the male dominated world of tech jobs. They raised $26,000 on kickstarter and hold 2-day LadyCoder seminars in Seattle and around the country.
14 years ago
Spicy sauces like Sriracha are a great addition to your pantry to make ordinary dishes extraordinar...
Josh Kerns

Take your pantry from ordinary to extraordinary

With just a few extra items added to your pantry, it's easy to have all the ingredients on hand to quickly turn any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
14 years ago
The best selling Sriracha themed shoes, that Hourglass named “Rock Out.”...
Rachel Belle

Shoes Fit For Lady GaGa, Painted Right Here in Seattle

Hourglass Footwear hand paints beautiful shoes, including one custom pair for Lady GaGa.
14 years ago
If you’re using frozen lobster, Tom Douglas says to thaw it by placing it in the refrigerator...
Alyssa Kleven

Ingredient of the week: Lobster

As Valentine's Day approaches, or if you're just planning a special meal for the ones you love, Thierry Rautureau has some suggestions for cooking lobster.
14 years ago