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....
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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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As I sit in my office perched up in the attic above McMillin’s restaurant, the hammers and saws peel away layers of history as we prepare for a small remodel. The historic restaurant building was once the home of the...
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Roche Harbor’s Lime Kiln Café, built in 1995, serves hearty country breakfasts and boardwalk style lunches, but the big star of the show is the freshly made cake donuts served every morning. From the moment you enter the doors, the...
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My holiday memories are deeply rooted in my mother’s kitchen. From the splendor of a roasted turkey packed with savory giblet stuffing to the freshly baked bourbon pecan pies and Christmas cookies, the days heading up to Christmas were filled...
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The greatest addition to Roche Harbor’s kitchen this year was the planting and harvest of our new vegetable garden. Located near our airstrip, Roche Harbor Farm came to life this spring when we planted several varieties of kale, arugula, mixed...
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As the sounds of the cannon fire and taps signal the lowering of Roche Harbor’s flags of during our last colors ceremony of the summer, we say goodbye to our guests, seasonal staff, and all the warm memories that made...
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