by Karen Brooks
The Pacific Northwest will become a culinary destination after reading Brooks's alluring descriptions of Oregon's native bounty: apples, pears, berries, cheddar and blue cheeses, Dungeness crab, albacore tuna, oysters, game, edible flowers, nut oils and honey. Combine these riches in an array of healthful nouvelle American dishes like chicken with blackberries, limes and fresh herbs; poached silver salmon with rhubarb compote; or pork chops with prunes, sweet onions and apple brandy. You might be singing the "Star Spangled Banner" before dinner. (Addison Wesley, $14.95)
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