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September 30, 2008 at 7:59 pm #588222
elgregoMemberI’m putting together a couple of packages for friends out of state, and I wanted to put some unique Seattle food in them. In the past I’ve sent some nifty blueberry cookies and Salumi meats I get at Metropolitan Market, but I’m looking for other, new ideas.
September 30, 2008 at 8:00 pm #641580
JenVMemberbeechers flagship cheese
September 30, 2008 at 8:01 pm #641581
RSMemberCandied salmon!! No, just kidding, that’s gross.
I’m a big fan of Theo Chocolate. Local, fair trade, organic. Or how about Market Spice Tea from Pike Place? Or Beecher’s cheese?
September 30, 2008 at 8:05 pm #641582
ZenguyParticipantTim’s Cascade Wasabi chips…mmmm
September 30, 2008 at 8:06 pm #641583
addParticipantChocolate covered espresso beans – maybe not uniquely Seattle but I think Dilettante (sp?) makes some good ones…
And then there is always smoked salmon (not candied, that really IS gross!).
September 30, 2008 at 8:08 pm #641584
SueParticipantYou can get some ideas from http://www.madeinwashington.com – they make similar gift baskets, but you can look at the list of what’s in them to make your own.
September 30, 2008 at 8:10 pm #641585
addParticipantOh, that just reminded me – Snoqualmie Falls pancake mix. I’m pretty sure it’s at the Thriftway and probably QFC.
September 30, 2008 at 8:13 pm #641586
mellaw6565MemberAnything with local berries – many on the East Coast have never heard of marionberries for example.
We also like to send the Chukar cherry sauces & chocalate covered cherries from the Market; oh – there’s also the spicy jelly across from them as well that my parents from Florida really love.
September 30, 2008 at 9:06 pm #641587
flipjackParticipantA Cheeseburger from Jade West!
September 30, 2008 at 9:18 pm #641588
squareeyesParticipantWhen you say candied salmon, do you mean Indian Candy? That stuff is delicious! I’ve only seen it sold in BC, but there are recipes on the web.
September 30, 2008 at 9:20 pm #641589
mellaw6565MemberDungeness crab is good as well – they sell it in cans at the fish throwers. We only had Maryland Blue Crab and Florida Stone Crab growing up – so it is a real treat for me to bring home and make crabcakes;)
September 30, 2008 at 9:32 pm #641590
TrickParticipantSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:32 pm #641591
squareeyesParticipantflip, is the Jade West burger actually good, or was that sarcasm? I’ve never eaten there and am always in the market for a good burger.
I second the Chukkar cherry idea, also great honey can be found…some of it harvested right here in West Seattle. Husky Deli used to carry West Seattle honey; I don’t know if they still do.
September 30, 2008 at 9:34 pm #641592
ZenguyParticipantFor burgers I like Smokies on 128th or Pepperdock.
September 30, 2008 at 10:51 pm #641593
miwsParticipantSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:55 pm #641594
RainyDay1235MemberWest Seattle Gold Coffee? It’s pretty good -they sell it at Tony’s market
September 30, 2008 at 11:50 pm #641595
HunterGParticipantOOOOOH…cougar gold cheese! YUM!
September 30, 2008 at 11:51 pm #641596
mellaw6565MemberHunter – I haven’t been able to find Cougar Gold over here – do you know of a place? So good!!!!!
September 30, 2008 at 11:55 pm #641597
ellenaterMemberDid anyone say Fran’s Chocolates? I like their gray salt chocolate caramels. Actually, I’d commit a felony of almost any kind to attain them. Also, check Amazon Fresh. They have a search option in shopping where you can check a box that says “local”. It’s not all Seattle but may offer some new ideas.
I did baskets for my Oregon family last Christmas and I also included smoked salmon. Cascadian Farms is local. Go to the markets, too, for honey and jams.
Sounds fun…
October 1, 2008 at 4:28 am #641598
HunterGParticipantMellaw… we have some at Thriftway.(Or at least we did). I’ll double check in the morning and get back to you.
October 1, 2008 at 4:31 am #641599
mellaw6565MemberThank Hunter – my partner is a native Washingtonian and has never tried it!!
October 1, 2008 at 5:36 am #641600
datamuseParticipantAnything with local berries – many on the East Coast have never heard of marionberries for example.
We have…but to us, that’s not a fruit. :D
(I’m from Washington, DC originally. When my husband and I were first going out he introduced me to marionberry jam and couldn’t understand why I couldn’t stop laughing.)
October 1, 2008 at 5:39 am #641601
HunterGParticipantThe cougar gold is awesome in a grilled cheese with green apples!
October 1, 2008 at 5:55 am #641602
mellaw6565MemberHunter – yum!
Data – I have a VERY funny story about “Marion Barry” and “marionberry” that I’ll share with you sometime. I chuckle about it every time now;)
October 1, 2008 at 2:18 pm #641603
RonMParticipantAplets and Cotlets! Cashmere rather than Seattle, but in business since 1920 and so good!
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