Micro Brew and Container Gardening - No Farmers Here

It's easy to abandon the farmers this week. Not only did they turn their backs on us the last two weeks, but Seattle doesn't have farmers. If you want to stick with this losing theme, you can stretch the term to include fishermen. There are plenty of fishermen.

This blogger's chosen to return to the food of the opponent's people.Looking at Seattle's iconic food yields some interesting results and comparisons. For example, we have the Chicago Dog - they have hot dogs smothered in cream cheese. You probably need to try it before you recoil - or not.

Seattle is all about seafood including shell fish like the one above. Interesting.

Coffee, apples, Walla Walla onions, dutch babies, teriyaki and rainier cherries are some of the other foods associated with Seattle. Past menus have included coffee rubbed pork tenderloin and shrimp bisque. Both were delicious. If you'd like to look up the recipes, enter Seattle into the search bar.

As you prepare your menu for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, make a bit extra for Jeffrey and Cutler. They'll be sitting on the sidelines and might appreciate having a bit of nosh.

58 Panes

It was impossible to sit still and watch today's 51-23 loss to New England. Everyone has their own coping mechanisms; mine is cleaning. 

By the second quarter the floors were done. With the Bears trailing 17-0, out came the paint can. The kitchen cabinets needed a few touch ups.  Ah, touchdown Bears - now we're talking. Then it happened. The Patriots scored 3 touchdowns in 57 seconds. Who knew that was even possible? 

By the time this painful game ended, all 58 window panes in the dining room were clean.

As for the menu, let's just say that seafood is 0-2 this season and will likely be benched.

Seahawks Fly In To Soldier Field

Darrell Roya once said:  "One player was lost because he broke his nose. How do you go about getting a nose in condition for football?" da Bears certainly have their share of injuries and many of those injured are going to take the field. Roar! Tillman and Forte are likely to play while Hester's concussion will keep him out of Sunday's game. Let's now forget that Cutler is likely still recovering from his most recent concussion.  On the Seahawks side we're looking at Trufant, Bryant and Hill. It's a tough game and this blogger hopes for an injury free game this week for both sides. As you consider your Seattle menu, you have a lot to choose from. There is fresh fish of many varieties beginning with Salmon. Mushrooms and fruit are featured at the many extraordinary Farmer's Markets. Ethnic food has made a huge impact - especially Thai and Indian. And of course in Seattle, there is always coffee whether it is straight, in the main dish or in desert. It is lurking. So what do you think is your winning dish against the Seattle Seahawks?

Seems Fishy to Me

Other than a good strong cup of coffee, Seattle is known for its seafood. While you don't usually think about Tailgaiting and Seafood together - I think it can be done. Sunday's weather at Soldier Field should be sunny and 60's - a beautiful fall afternoon. My stream of consciousness goes .... fall, crisp, soup, football, Campbell's Chunky Soups, seafood soup - That's it!

First stop is Pike's Place Fish Market - Seattle's favorite fish market - for some recipes and tips. Join me as we virtually browse the market and put together the winning recipe. What do you suggest?