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Both Cathy Whims, in her excellent new cookbook "The Italian Summer Kitchen," and New York Times columnist Martha Rose Shulman recommend blanching basil before blending to preserve its vibrant color.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

During heat waves like this, Whims estimates that business drops by 30% to 40%, during what is normally the busiest time of year for Portland restaurants.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2022

Cathy Whims, the chef and an owner, said no outdoor seating was allowed Tuesday, and “almost nobody chose to sit outside” Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2022

Operating a restaurant over the past few years has been one pivot after another, Whims said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2022

Troth, it puzzles me strangely to find out the meaning of his crazy Whims: He watches whole Nights together; and sits all day long within doors, like a lame Cobler upon his Stall.——

From Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies (1694) by Barnard, John



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