I don’t think I cooked rainbow chard before moving to the west coast. I probably didn’t cook much of anything when I come to think of it. I’ve been making it this way for some time since it has become such a favorite side dish around here. It’s very easy to prepare and tastes great,
Read MoreThere’s a restaurant in my neighborhood that has the most incredible food. Yakuza Lounge, mostly known for their burgers (of all things!) serves up some really tasty Japanese (inspired) food, their tagline is “Japanese taste, Portland style.”
Read MoreFish Cakes with Coriander Chutney. Actually these are more often called Indian Fish Cutlets, but I keep calling them cakes. And wow, these little cakes really pack a punch of flavor,
Read MoreBeetroot hummus. It is as good as it looks. I came across this recipe recently on The Year in Food and was inspired to make it. That, and well, having about 8 pounds of beets to eat.
Read MoreSo 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.
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