Bread and Butter Pickles
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We made these Bread and Butter Pickles about 6 weeks ago during a pickling marathon.
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Caramel Apple Crisp
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I’ve been anxious for the arrival of fall. This summer has felt never-ending and I’m ready for the fireplace, sweaters and good things coming out of the oven.
Read MoreCucumber Melon Soup
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Just when I thought fall had finally arrived this past weekend, we’re back for a few more summertime days.
Read MoreFresh Tomato Sauce
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The summer might be winding down but that hasn’t stopped our garden. We’ve been harvesting a decent amount of tomatoes for weeks and with only two tomato plants. Jeff made this sauce last week,
Read MoreSesame Noodles with Cucumber
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This is the second time I’ve made these noodles and I just love them (thank you Smitten Kitchen!). We had them last night with some grilled salmon, they make a perfect side dish especially during these hot days.
Read MoreDried Tomatoes with Herbs
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How many ways can you eat cherry tomatoes? If you are growing tomatoes you probably know the challenges. Our big boy red tomatoes are just now starting to ripen, but we’ve been working our way through many many sun gold tomatoes that you see here.
Read MoreCucumber + Basil Salad
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Well here I am with another cucumber recipe. Our garden is producing more than I’m used to having so I’ve been exploring different cucumber salads lately.
Read MoreQuick Dill Pickles
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I’ve not pickled one thing in my life. I had always envisioned pickling with special equipment, sterilizing canning jars, a big ordeal. But I’ve been coming across some recipes lately for this quick pickling technique and it sounded like something I could handle.
Read MorePeach + Berry Cobbler
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It seems we’re having a never-ending summer in Portland this year, early spring, early summer. The strawberry patch is still producing fruit which has been going on for at least 2 months now.
Read MoreMargarita Ice Pops
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It has been hot in the Pacific Northwest and with no end in sight. Triple-digit temperatures deserve something special so I ordered a popsicle mold. Frozen Margarita on a stick sounded just about right, and it was, these are quite delicious!
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