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Make 2013 a Healthier New Year

Ricci King, from Metropolitan Market's Wellness Department, shares information on healthful supplements that will help you reach your 2013 wellness goals.

Ricci King, from Metropolitan Market's Wellness Department, shares information on healthful supplements that will help you reach your 2013 wellness goals.

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Plan the Perfect New Year's Menu

Ring in the New Year with a five-star feast! Join entertaining expert Alexandra Hedin along with noted Seattle Chef Jacques as they tempt your taste buds with a special menu featuring two spectacular selections for your New Year's Eve celebration: Metropolitan Market's prime rib and our very own Metropolitain Champagne.

100% natural, our prime rib is raised locally in the Northwest on an all-vegetarian diet, resulting in the best-tasting beef. It's then hand-trimmed and dry-aged to perfection for a flavorful, tender, juicy centerpiece for your New Year's Eve feast.

And what New Year's celebration is complete without Champagne? We wanted the best, so we went to France to find our signature Metropolitain Champagne. We bought it direct to pass the savings onto you, which means great quality Champagne at a truly great price.

Planning Your New Year's Eve Party

Prime Rib and Champagne

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Brighten the Season With Citrus

Northwest entertaining expert Alexandra Hedin says that the best holiday gifts are the ones you make yourself. Plus if it's food, that's even better. Join us for some wonderful ideas from the kitchen.

"I truly think the best gifts are homemade. This time of year there are a LOAD of gifts to hand out - so why not take advantage of the citrus that's in season right now and make a few? Today on Better Northwest I'm showing you a few of my favorite ideas for creating homemade gifts using the seasons bounty of citrus. And not just navel oranges and lemons, but really cool stuff!"

Brighten the Season with Citrus

Alexandra shows you a few of her favorite ideas for creating homemade gifts using the seasons bounty of citrus. And not just navel oranges and lemons, but really cool stuff!

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New Takes on Holiday Sides

Alexandra Hedin, a Northwest lifestyle and entertaining expert, shares time-saving and stress-free Thanksgiving sides that are elegant and easy to make. Alexandra prepares Mushroom Risotto using fresh, local chanterelle mushrooms that were foraged from the Northwest and then shows you how to enhance Yukon Gold mashed potatoes.

New Takes on Holiday Sides

Alexandra prepares Mushroom Risotto using fresh, local chanterelle mushrooms that were foraged from the Northwest and then shows you how to enhance Yukon Gold mashed potatoes.

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Ultimate King Crab

Alexandra Hedin, a Northwest lifestyle and entertaining expert, speaks with Metropolitan Market's Seafood Manager, Mitch, about finding the freshest and sweetest in season Alaska king crab--available for a limited time. Learn what to look for when buying fresh king crab and how to prepare and enjoy this prized seafood.

Ultimate King Crab

Learn what to look for when buying fresh king crab and how to prepare and enjoy this prized seafood.

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Cheese Choice 2012 - Gothberg Farms Cheese

Rhonda Gothberg gives a quick tour of her cheesemaking room.

Cheese Choice 2012 - Gothberg Farms Cheese

Rhonda Gothberg gives a quick tour of her cheesemaking room.

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How to Shuck an Oyster

Lissa from Hama Hama shows you how to shuck an oyster.

How to Shuck an Oyster

Lissa from Hama Hama shows you how to shuck an oyster.

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Wines from Italy, Washington State, Oregon, Spain, and France

We gave wine editor Erin Thomas $120 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing. See what she picked and why.

Wines from Italy, Washington State, Oregon, Spain, and France

We gave wine editor Erin Thomas $120 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing. See what she picked and why.

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From a Super Charged Bold Red to One of the Coolest White Wines in All of Washington

We gave wine blogger Jameson Fink $90 to fill a bag with 6 wines of his choosing. See what he picked and why!

From a Super Charged Bold Red to One of the Coolest White Wines in All of WA

We gave wine blogger Jameson Fink $90 to fill a bag with 6 wines of his choosing. See what he picked and why!

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Find Out Which Red Wines Express the Depth of What Washington-Grown Grapes Can Do

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Bob Betz, Founder & Winemaker at Betz Family Winery in Woodinville.

Find Out Which Red Wines Express the Depth of What Washington-Grown Grapes Can Do

Bob Betz, Founder & Winemaker at Betz Family Winery in Woodinville.

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Unique, State-of-the-Art Winery from Woodinville

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Mike Januik, Owner & Winemaker at Novelty Hill/Januik Wineries in Woodinville.

Unique, State-of-the-Art Winery from Woodinville

Mike Januik, Owner & Winemaker at Novelty Hill/Januik Wineries in Woodinville.

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Organic Wheat-Based Vodka Offers a Clean, Fresh Flavor

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Kirby Kallas-Lewis, Owner & Distiller from Oola Distillery on Capitol Hill.

Organic Wheat-Based Vodka Offers a Clean, Fresh Flavor

Kirby Kallas-Lewis, Owner & Distiller from Oola Distillery on Capitol Hill.

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Gluten Free Vodka Made from Washington State Apples

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Matthew Farmer, Master Distiller at Soft Tail Spirits, Woodinville.

Gluten Free Vodka Made from Washington State Apples

Matthew Farmer, Master Distiller at Soft Tail Spirits, Woodinville.

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Vashon Winery: A 25-Year-Old Small Winery That Produces Exceptional Wines from Eastern and Western Washington Grapes

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Ron Irvine, Owner & Winemaker at Vashon Wine, Vashon Island.

A 25-Year-Old Small Winery That Produces Exceptional Wines from Eastern and Western WA Grapes

Ron Irvine, Owner & Winemaker at Vashon Wine, Vashon Island.

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First Rye Whiskey Produced in Washington State Since Prohibition

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Orlin Sorenson, Owner & Distiller at Woodinville Whiskey Company in Woodinville.

First Rye Whiskey Produced in Washington State Since Prohibition

Orlin Sorenson, Owner & Distiller at Woodinville Whiskey Company in Woodinville.

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Value and Quality Wines You Can't Go Wrong With

We gave wine expert Jamie Peha $150 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing. See what she picked and why!

Value and Quality Wines You Can't Go Wrong With

We gave wine expert Jamie Peha $150 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing. See what she picked and why!

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Tried-and-True Favorites and New Wines to Try

We gave cookbook author Cynthia Nims $120 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing. See what she picked and why!

Tried-and-True Favorites and New Wines to Try

We gave cookbook author Cynthia Nims $120 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing. See what she picked and why!

berries,local

Learn How Earth Conscious Organics Comes Up with Better Quality Fruit

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Paul Madden, Owner & Farmer at Paul Madden Orchards in Brewster, WA.

Learn How Earth Conscious Organics Comes Up with Better Quality Fruit

Paul Madden, Owner & Farmer at Paul Madden Orchards in Brewster, WA.

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Berries Developed for the NW Climate

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Jeana Zedoff, Store Manager at Spooner Farms, Puyallup, WA.

Berries Developed for the NW Climate

Jeana Zedoff, Store Manager at Spooner Farms, Puyallup, WA.

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Great Tips on Choosing a Variety of Wines

We gave wine blogger Kori $90 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing. See what she picked and why!

Great Tips on Choosing a Variety of Wines

We gave wine blogger Kori $90 to fill a bag with 6 wines of her choosing.

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Wine Suggestions for a Starter Cellar or Nice Dinner Party

We gave wine writer Ronald $150 to fill a bag with 6 wines of his choosing. See what he picked and why!

Wine Suggestions for a Starter Cellar or Nice Dinner Party

We gave wine writer Ronald $150 to fill a bag with 6 wines of his choosing.

berries,local

Over 19 Varieties of NW Berries: Picked and Delivered to the Market the Very Same Day

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Don Kruse, Owner & Farmer at Skagit Sun Berries, Skagit Valley, WA

Over 19 Varieties of NW Berries: Picked and Delivered to the Market the Very Same Day

Don Kruse, Owner & Farmer at Skagit Sun Berries, Skagit Valley, WA

meat,local

Long Valley Ranch Raises Cattle in a Calm, Comfortable & Extremely Healthy Environment.

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Rick Paul, Cattle Rancher at Long Valley Ranch in Mitchell Oregon.

Long Valley Ranch Raises Cattle in a Calm, Comfortable & Extremely Healthy Environment.

Rick Paul, Cattle Rancher at Long Valley Ranch in Mitchell Oregon.

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Seven ranching families raise cattle the way it should be: out in the wide-open spaces of Eastern Oregon.

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Will Homer, Co-Owner and Operations Manager at Painted Hills Natural Beef, Wheeler County Oregon.

Cattle Raised the Way They Should Be: Out in the Wide-Open Spaces of Eastern OR

Will Homer, Co-Owner and Operations Manager at Painted Hills Natural Beef, Wheeler County Oregon.

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The Art of Dry Aging Beef is a Very Unique Process at Family-Owned & Operated SmithcoMeats.

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Patrick Marshall, General Manager at Smithco Meats in Sumner, Washington.

The Art of Dry Aging Beef is a Very Unique Process at Family-Owned & Operated SmithcoMeats.

Patrick Marshall, General Manager at Smithco Meats in Sumner, Washington.

meat,local

One Hundred Content Full Blood Wagyu Cattle Graze on Grass Fields in Baker County, Oregon

We want to introduce you to one of our favorites: Ken Tew, Cattle Rancher at Sutton Creek Cattle Co in Baker County, Oregon.

One Hundred Content Full Blood Wagyu Cattle Graze on Grass Fields in Baker County, Oregon.

Ken Tew, Cattle Rancher at Sutton Creek Cattle Co. in Baker City, Oregon.

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Learn More About Two Modern and Very Cool Kitchen Tools We Think You'll Love.

Resa, Housewares Department, Admiral Metropolitan Market

Learn More About Two Modern and Very Cool Kitchen Tools We Think You'll Love.

Resa, Housewares Department, Admiral Metropolitan Market

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Go-tos! Environmentally-Safe Scanpan, Ultra Sharp Kyocera Ceramic Knife, and a Really Cute Apron!

Susan, Housewares Department, Kirkland Metropolitan Market

Go-tos! Environmentally-Safe Scanpan, Ultra Sharp Kyocera Ceramic Knife, and a Really Cute Apron!

Susan, Housewares Department, Kirkland Metropolitan Market

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Maureen Shares Some of Her Favorite Kitchen Tools from Pacific Merchants, Chef'n, and Sistema

Maureen, Housewares Department, Kirkland Metropolitan Market

Maureen Shares Some of Her Favorite Kitchen Tools from Pacific Merchants, Chef'n, and Sistema

Maureen, Housewares Department, Kirkland Metropolitan Market

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Three Minutes After the Peach Is Picked It's in the Box That's Going to Metropolitan Market

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

Three Minutes After the Peach Is Picked It's in the Box That's Going to Metropolitan Market

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

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Why Are Bigger Peaches Better?

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

Why Are Bigger Peaches Better?

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

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How Do the Peaches Stay So Fresh?

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

How Do the Peaches Stay So Fresh?

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

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Peach-O-Rama Starts August 1!

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

Peach-O-Rama Starts August 1!

Bert Pence, Owner, Pence Orchards.

meat,local

Labor Day Weekend Menu Ideas from the Metropolitan Market Meat Department

Brian, Meat Manager, Admiral Metropolitan Market

Labor Day Weekend Menu Ideas from the Metropolitan Market Meat Department

Brian, Meat Manager, Admiral Metropolitan Market

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Choose a Cheese Candidate!

Natasha, the cheese manager at Metropolitan Market at Sand Point, shows you who she'd select for Commander-in-Cheese!

Choose a Cheese Candidate!

Natasha, the cheese manager at Metropolitan Market at Sand Point, shows you who she'd select for Commander-in-Cheese!

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Cheesemonger's Favorite Cheeses

Denise, a cheesemonger at Metropolitan Market in Sandpoint, talks a little about two of her favorite cheese: Bonne Bouche, from Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery, and Red Dragon, from Somerdale.

Cheesemonger's Favorite Cheeses

Denise, a cheesemonger, talks a little about two of her favorite cheese: Bonne Bouche, from Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery, and Red Dragon, from Somerdale.

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How to Make a Cheese Plate

Tami, from Metropolitan Market in Kirkland, shows you how to assemble a cheese plate. Cheese is her favorite appetizer, here's how she prepares it!

How to Make a Cheese Plate

Tami, from Metropolitan Market in Kirkland, shows you how to assemble a cheese plate. Cheese is her favorite appetizer, here's how she prepares it!

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Cheese Choice 2012 - Kurtwood Farms

A message from Kurtwood Farms in celebration of Metropolitan Market's Cheese Choice 2012.

Cheese Choice 2012 - Kurtwood Farms

A message from Kurtwood Farms in celebration of Metropolitan Market's Cheese Choice 2012.

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Cheese Choice 2012 - Sartori Cheese

A message from Sartori Cheese in celebration of Metropolitan Market's Cheese Choice 2012.

Cheese Choice 2012 - Sartori Cheese

A message from Sartori Cheese in celebration of Metropolitan Market's Cheese Choice 2012.

local,local2

Learn How Slide Ridge Honey Makes Their Phenomenal Honey Wine Vinegar

Martin James, Bee Keeper, Slide Ridge Honey

Learn How Slide Ridge Honey Makes Their Phenomenal Honey Wine Vinegar

Martin James, Bee Keeper, Slide Ridge Honey

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'Tude Juice

Cedric talks about the process of turning fresh apples into naturally delicious juice.

'Tude Juice

Cedric talks about the process of turning fresh apples into naturally delicious juice.

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Healthy choices from Metropolitan Market

Ricci King, from Metropolitan Market's Wellness Department, shares some healthful products on Komo TV.

Healthy choices from Metropolitan Market

Ricci King, from Metropolitan Market's Wellness Department, shares some healthful products on Komo TV.

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Fabio Talks Health and Wellness at Metropolitan Market

Romance novel icon Fabio shows the 'whey' to better health

Fabio Talks Health and Wellness at Metropolitan Market

Romance novel icon Fabio shows the 'whey' to better health

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Lobster Love

Learn how to prepare lobster tail and a crème fraîche sauce for Valentine's Day and beyond.

Lobster Love

Learn how to prepare lobster tail and a crème fraîche sauce for Valentine's Day and beyond

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Eggcellent Ideas

Paula from Housewares shares some helpful tools for you to cook the perfect egg.

Eggcellent Ideas

Paula from Housewares shares some helpful tools for you to cook the perfect egg.

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Kitchen Tool of The Month

Paula from Housewares demonstrates the Lekue Citrus Sprayer.

Kitchen Tool of The Month

Paula from Housewares demonstrates the Lekue Citrus Sprayer.

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Seafood Cooking Tools

Melanie from housewares introduces you to tools for cooking great seafood.

Seafood Cooking Tools

Melanie from housewares introduces you to tools for cooking great seafood.

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How Does Your Halibut Get to You?

Learn where your Halibut comes from and how we get it fresh to you.

How Does Your Halibut Get to You?

Learn where your Halibut comes from and how we get it fresh to you.