Spicy Corn + Quinoa Salad

Spicy Corn + Quinoa Salad

August is nearing an end and I’m holding on to summer for as long as I can. It has been one of the best summers ever. The weather here in Portland is just about as good as it gets, and the yard, brimming with berries all summer, has been a welcoming treat in the new house. 

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Biscuit Sticky Buns

Biscuit Sticky Buns

If you want homemade sticky buns and you want them now, then this is the way to go. And if you have the super easy caramel sauce on hand (which I strongly recommend!) it goes even quicker, you’re about an hour away from these scrumptious buns.

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Kale Tempura with Candied Bacon

Kale Tempura with Candied Bacon

Tempura? Deep fry? This is uncharted territory for me. But a couple of weeks ago we had dinner at Smallwares for my birthday, everything was amazing and this particular dish really stood out. I loved it so much I figured I’d dive right in and see if I could make it.

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Black Currant + Mint Crostini

Black Currant + Mint Crostini

I try not to obsess over certain restaurants, the way I did (do!) with Five Points, but some places are just like that, they make such wonderful dishes that simply inspire you to make it yourself. We had our anniversary dinner at Ava Gene’s not too long ago.

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Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Muffins

Chocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Muffins

More backyard treasures discovered. The mystery berries I mentioned before turned out to be raspberries! Not many but I was able to pick about a cupful. Just enough to top these muffins. 

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