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June 5, 2009

Rocket Donuts

Filed under: Bellingham local,Bellingham Restaurants,local,Pacific Northwest,restaurants — Tags: Bakery, Bellingham, coffee, donuts, recipes — Bellinghamster @ 10:42 pm

The Rocket Donut special is a cinnamon s’more donut. Celebrate Donut Day and patronize your local donut shop. You’ll get some fresh donuts, coupons for freebies and rocket keychains. And you’ll be happy to know 5% of all sales are donated to Salvation Army.

This isn’t a new tradition. As the story goes…it all began in August, 1917:Â WWI, fighting in France, rations low. The Salvation Army gals made donuts from staples on hand to sustain the troops. Of course, they became hugely popular – both the girls and the donuts. War ends, soldiers go back to America and demand donuts. Bakeries comply with the help of the Salvation Army. So you see, the Salvation Army and donuts are tight. Might not even HAVE donuts in the US if not for them.

As it stands today, the Salvation Army will provide free coffee and donuts to our Rescue Heroes, those they save and all in need. Cool.

You can find an original donut recipe on the Salvation Army website, and a here’s list of donut shops in Bellingham.

Corner of Holly & Bay in Downtown Bellingham Â 671-1111

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Prospect Street Cafe

Filed under: Bellingham local,Bellingham Restaurants,local,Pacific Northwest,restaurants — Tags: Bellingham, cafes, wa — Bellinghamster @ 2:35 pm

It was time to celebrate. I think wedding anniversaries and birthdays are special occasions worthy of excess. They are the celebration of an enduring existence. And since my marriage has been enduring very well for quite a long time we toasted it with Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne at Prospect Street Cafe.

No reservations. Open Wednesday to Sunday 5pm to close. Menu ever changing in step with the season and local produce, and Chef/Owner Spencer Santenello’s VIVID imagination!

Our server was very nice. We worked together to pop the champagne bottle’s cork. It tasted soft bubbled sweet tart.

Here’s to “How many?!” Here’s to “That many more!“

As we mulled over which special to have, I noticed an elderly couple being seated nearby. They were dressed for occasion with a little bling and a lot of sparkle in the eye. Just sets the mind to wondering of the future…We both chose a fresh seafood special and I had a house salad. Tom selected ahi tuna prepared 3 different ways: tartare with crisp julienned greens, seared with cumin seeds and papaya, and seared with sesame seeds topped with roe on a bed of rice. All 3 set in delicious sauces. All 3 distinct and flavorful. I ate whole mustard crusted salmon with a potato latke. My house salad had cherry tomatoes, cucumber and sesame-miso vinaigrette. Excellent.

Prospect Street Cafe is the best gourmet restaurant we have experienced in Bellingham. Thank you, Chef Santenello!

114 Prospect Street (across from the Museum)Â Â Â 714-8262

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June 4, 2009

The Bay Leaf Mobile Kitchen

Filed under: Bellingham local,Bellingham Restaurants — Tags: takeout — Bellinghamster @ 6:35 pm

Every year since 1995, the International Herb Association chooses an herb of the year. The bay laurel is the 2009 Herb of the Year. Bet you didn’t know that! It’s all about raising public awareness. You can easily grow herbs, they are lovely to look at AND you can EAT them. So I thought it apropos when I passed an adorable little green food truck today called The Bay Leaf Mobile Kitchen.

Next to the ARCO Exhibits Building you will find a very genial guy serving up delicious soups and sandwiches. The running favorite at the museum is the tomato-basil bisque soup and the turkey brie sandwich (with a sweet fig spread on oven roasted baguette). Or you could try the Bay Leaf Grilled Cheese: NY sharp cheddar, granny smith apple slices and Hempler’s thick-cut bacon. The vegan choice is a hummus pita; it is house-made hummus with marinated cucumber, tomato, mint and basil in a warmed pita.

Another food offering that I really like is the Mexican Coke. It is made in Mexico with REAL cane sugar. It’s become all the rage, so don’t miss the opportunity to sample it.

Prospect & Flora downtownÂ Â 393-8151Â Â M-FÂ 11-4

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May 30, 2009

Fairhaven Pizza Company

Filed under: Bellingham local,Bellingham Restaurants,local,Pacific Northwest,restaurants — Tags: Bellingham, Italian, pizza, wa — Bellinghamster @ 4:13 pm

It has been outrageously beautiful in Bellingham. Sun, warmth, everything blooming. On Saturday the Bellingham Community Boating Center had an open house with free boating and instruction. They cater to people who like to get on the water in a kayak, canoe or a sailboat under 26 feet. My older son has been sailing on the bay and lakes in smaller sailboats for a few years now and as soon as the wind and clouds start looking good to him in the Spring, he has sailing on the brain. So, an open house at a new place was just the cure. He and his brother had a blast! After signing a waiver, they were off and sailing with a crew on a 17 foot sailboat for the afternoon. Clearly a different experience from sailing bytes and lasers by yourself! Remember:Â the most important part of the boat is the drain PLUG!

When they were all done and sailed out, we agreed they could walk up to Fairhaven Pizza Company and get a late lunch. I’m sure they were purposeful and proud as they strode up Harris and over to the pizza place. They said they were treated ‘FANTASTIC’. They were very well respected and devoured some delicious pizza. My boys are 13 and 11 years old. They have been to Fairhaven Pizza many times with the family. They have received free personal size pizza‘s as rewards from the Library summer reading program coupon the owner generously donates. He is Tom Traibush and I think he has a great personality, not to mention outstanding foods!

I don’t see kids handling themselves around Bellingham/Fairhaven much, but I was taking my 3 year old sister to Pizzarama when I was 11. It was a 7 block walk and I had $2 to buy us each a slice, drink and Italian ice. And that was in NYC. It’s still there – 3715 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing (no jokes allowed). Time for the kids to take back the pizza place. I think the previous generation was at the burger joint? the soda fountain? Just trimming the apron strings…

1271 Harris Avenue (next to Trek Video)Â Â 756-7561

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May 29, 2009

Wednesday Farmers Market @ Fairhaven Village Green

Filed under: Bellingham local,local,Pacific Northwest — Tags: Bellingham — Bellinghamster @ 9:49 pm

Couldn’t make up your mind between the Ski to Sea Parade and the Farmer’s Market this past Saturday? BEWARE: the SUN has come out in Bellingham and there is absolutely NO WAY you are going to be able to attend all the happenings in our town now! So, if you were pining after those beautiful little French radishes or the Easter egg radishes you have another chance to snatch them up. Beginning June 4th, the farmers will be at the Fairhaven Village Green.

My favorite way to eat the French radishes is just plain old salted, merci beaucoup.