Culture
The invasion of the (coffee) pod people
In Italy, Nespresso machines can't compete with the divine espresso served in cafes. Elsewhere, it might be another story.
Ronald Holden
Ronald Holden is a regular Crosscut contributor. His new book, published this month, is titled “HOME GROWN Seattle: 101 True Tales of Local Food & Drink." (Belltown Media. $17.95).
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Culture
Oil-soaked oysters, contaminated salmon, 'radioactive' wine
We're living the effects of the BP oil spill and fearing a proposed open-pit mine near Bristol Bay. Should we worry about our own state's vineyards and orchards growing so close to Hanford's plutonium?
Politics
What America buys at the supermarket
Grocery stores keep track of the things their customers buy, including the items that are subjects of ballot measures in Washington state.
From Pike Place to the Gulf, to reassure people about the seafood
Two Seattle food people will join the White House chef on a weekend tour of the Gulf to reassure the public about the safety of seafood from the Gulf of Mexico.
A busy weekend for urban foodies
Signs of summer winding down: A harvest fair, a late-season street fest, an urban picnic and a wine tasting/seminar. Get out now while you can.