An Invitation (This Saturday!), An Interview, and A Teaser

When: THIS Saturday, April 26th

1:00-2:30 pm

Where: Yakima Fruit Market, Bothell, WA

What: Grown In Washington Book Release Party!

Who: Everyone! (Bring the kids)

Please join us THIS Saturday afternoon for the Grown In Washington book release party! Author Karin Poage and photographer Royal Cardon will be there, and might even sign a copy for you. The book is a wonderful piece of Bothell history, and anyone who has considered the Yakima Fruit Market a favorite place to shop over the years will treasure this. Plus, there will be snacks!

The book will be on sale, Saturday and beyond, for $12.95+tax.

Kids Celebrate Earth Day: Make your own Seed Ball! Make your own Compostable Fossil! (Where have compostable fossils been all my life?)

See you there!


An interview with the author, Karin Poage

By Darby

Darby: The book celebrates the Yakima Fruit Market’s 70th year in business. YFM’s history is very interesting. From information you have gathered, what was the market like back in 1938?

Karin: In 1938, the "market" was literally on the frontporch of the founder's home---which is an interesting story in itself, involving Prohibition and speakeasys, but you'll have to buy the book to find out more!

Darby: Are there some things about YFM in 2008 that have not changed since 1938?

Karin: I think that the single MOST IMPORTANT thing about the market is the thing that hasn't changed; the fruit market is still literally a "Mom and Pop"business, where the owners are hands-on and here!

Darby: What can readers expect to find inside the book?

Karin: Well, they might find a photo of themselves! Our photographer, Royal Cardon spent last year taking hundreds of candid photos of the market throughout the seasons; we have some really lovely pictures, including shots of customers. And by the way, if customers find a picture of themselves or their children in the book, we'd like to give them a copy!

Also inside are recipes, tips, and what we call "secrets of the produce professionals." There are also essays, the local crop calendar and lots more!

Darby: Tell us one thing you'd like all your customers to know about Grown In Washington.

Karin: I'd like to let them know that without their support over the last 70 years, we wouldn't have a story to tell, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Darby: And finally, the question I’m dying to ask. Would you be willing to share your personal favorite recipe from the new book? (And can you make it a dessert recipe, so I have an excuse to go home and make it tonight? Thanks. )

Karin: As far as a recipe from the book, how about this one from my mother-in-law, Jane Poage, who worked at the market along with her husband Doug for many years. Jane is an excellent cook, and this Devonshire Cream is a versatile dessert topping for everything from fresh berries to pie, cakes, waffles, you name it. (And try pricing "real' Devonshire cream in the grocery store! This is a real value! )



DEVONSHIRE CREAM

4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 pint whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until soft. Gradually pour in whipping cream and beat until well mixed. Add vanilla, refrigerate.

Darby: Its simple and it involves cream cheese. I'm all over it. Wouldn't that make an amazing raspberry shortcake?

Thank you Karin, for giving us a teaser! Hope to see you all at the Yakima Fruit Market on Saturday.

The Book is Coming!!!

You are looking at the cover of the most anticipated book in Bothell history. (No? Prove it.)

Coming soon to the Yakima Fruit Market in Bothell, WA. Details will be forthcoming on the book signing/release party, likely to be on April 26th at the market. Save the date! Sure to be an enjoyable read and a fitting tribute to the 70 years (wow!) that the fruit market has been serving our area.

There's so much more to be said about the book, and we'll be doing so over the next couple of weeks. Doesn't the cover look lovely? You should see the back cover; it's great too.

Stay tuned!