Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and while many of my chef friends will be preparing gourmet menus with salmon, duck, and pork, the Grand Bird is the main attraction at my table. Sadly, more than once we have all sat down...
Read More...Bill Shaw is the head chef of Roche Harbor Resort and Marina of San Juan Island. Shaw has worked at Roche since 1993. He loves utilizing local ingredients and takes full advantage the area’s seasonal goods.
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and while many of my chef friends will be preparing gourmet menus with salmon, duck, and pork, the Grand Bird is the main attraction at my table. Sadly, more than once we have all sat down...
Read More...As the sun is overpowered by the grey clouds of fall, a familiar chill fills the air, reminding us that our precious summer is ending and Northwest rain will soon be dampening our days. The lighter foods we enjoy in...
Read More...Earlier this month our family celebrated Aunt Joey’s 70th birthday, and in true island fashion, except for some slow-roasted pork, the food was all potluck. Almost 100 family and friends showed up to honor a woman loved by our small...
Read More...Roche Harbor kitchens are cruising full speed ahead into August with a wedding nearly every day and a full marina, with more boats at anchor waiting to get in. Farmers have their haymaking season, and this is our time “to...
Read More...When I look out over the Roche Harbor Marina in the summer, I can see that we are not the only cooks in the harbor. Under the plumes of BBQ smoke, some amazing cooks prepare feasts that would rival Martha...
Read More...Last month, Roche Harbor was honored to host the Puget Sound Grand Banks Owners Association annual rendezvous. Among the many activities planned was a cooking demonstration featuring yours truly. This year’s demonstration focused on entertaining aboard with great-tasting, simple appetizers....
Read More...After a great day fishing out on the water, the best way to celebrate is to invite some friends over to enjoy the catch of the day. Whether it’s a Pacific halibut, a giant ling cod, or few sand dabs,...
Read More...Along with my passion for cooking, I also have a small family farm on San Juan Island and raise hogs. Home curing bacon, hams, and grinding gourmet sausage during the winter months is a hobby of mine and each year...
Read More...As construction of the New McMillin’s kitchen and dining room is underway, the kitchen team has moved into the Madrona Grill. Last week our opening was celebrated with over a foot of snow and subfreezing temperatures. Guests are enjoying the...
Read More...During the decades of the Roche Harbor Lime and Cement history, between 1886 and 1944, John S. McMillin had a robust business and two fine sons eager to take over when their controlling father was ready to retire. Fred, McMillin’s...
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