Backyard 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 MoreWe’ve moved into the house and as I mentioned in my last post we have strawberries in the backyard! Yay! They seem to be just getting started but I managed to get a whole bowl of berries from the patch. I’m appreciating this house more than I can put into words, it’s really special to Jeff and I after a long journey of moves.
Read MoreMay is such a great month, it always feels like a new beginning each year with flowers blooming and longer sunnier days. But this May is more special than ever. We bought a house here in Portland and we’ll be moving very soon!
Read MoreWell you know you can pretty much count on me for berries and baking. The season has barely begun and I’m diving right in with some breakfast bars (I couldn’t resist these beautiful strawberries!). This is sort of like a berry crumble to-go, what could be better?
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.
Read MoreWe’ve been roasting our own coffee beans for a while now and I’ve been anxious to share this method with you. I mentioned it briefly when I made cookies last summer from the Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee cookbook, I thought it might be one of those novelty do-it-yourself things that’s too tedious for everyday, but it’s been close to a year now and we’re still roasting those beans!
Read MoreAll I can say about this is yum. I just love bread pudding and especially when it’s covered in chocolate. I was somewhat inspired to make this by a recent trip to Grand Central Bakery here in Portland.
Read MoreI’m determined to unravel the secret of great biscuits and I think I may be getting close. Last weekend we were over at Elephant’s Deli getting a few things to go and while we were waiting I couldn’t help but notice the biscuits they had
Read MoreMarch is the kind of month that just as you think spring is here… it’s winter again. And then it’s spring the next day. So here’s a great soup to pull you through the tail end of winter. I had average expectations for this recipe but let me just say Jeff and I loved it.
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