So many tomatoes! Little did I know last June that the three tomato plants I placed in the ground would be so bountiful. I’m not exactly known for a green thumb and at the time I was just hoping they wouldn’t keel over and die. But that didn’t happen.
Read MoreAugust 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.
Read MoreTempura? 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreCorn and Basil. They say summer to me. And if you make one salad this summer it should be this Corn Basil Quinoa Salad.
Read MoreI love what people are doing with beets these days. From chips to cocktails, they’re all over the place. I spotted some really nice beets from a tiny local farmer’s market in the neighborhood.
Read MoreBackyard to plate. That is what we’re enjoying these days. We’re finding more and more edible treasures and arugula was one of them. And lots of it as you can see from the photo below. I read that when arugula starts to flower it can take on a strong bitter taste, but the leaves we gathered tasted just fine.
Read MoreIs it summertime already? Watermelon, sunshine and shorts? Seems to be here in Portland, at least for the next few days. It feels so good! Such a nice treat for April which has been pretty rainy for the most part.
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