Monthly Archives: September 2010

An update on the 10.0 Brix Tomato Challenge

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

The 10 Brix Tomato Challenge is dedicated to the late Emmett Watson who wished for a great Pacific Northwest-grown tomato. The idea is see if there is something to learn about growing tomatoes for better density and flavor, to salute the … Continue reading →

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Judging the Apple Pie Contest at Piper Orchard

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

I love apple pie and have been trying to learn about heirloom apples so I couldn’t very well turn down an invitation to judge an apple pie contest organized by the Friends of Piper Orchard, Seattle Tree Fruit Society and … Continue reading →

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The 10.0 Brix Tomato Challenge

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

The late Emmett Watson, long time columnist and Seattle culture chronicler for the Seattle P-I and then the Seattle Times, railed until his death against the inadequacy of local tomatoes. He covered the Seattle Mariners’ spring training in Florida. Once … Continue reading →

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Umami—“the beautiful taste”

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

An old word dusted off for a new age As a bit of background, I first heard the word umami in a presentation on the quality of flatfish in the Bering Sea harvest by NOAA research scientist Dr. Diane Green. … Continue reading →

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