Sesame Noodles with Cucumber

Sesame Noodles with Cucumber

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

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Quick Dill Pickles

Quick Dill Pickles

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.

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Kale Slaw with Soaked Raisins + Nuts

Kale Slaw with Soaked Raisins + Nuts

Kale from the garden. This is a first for us and it is so good! We’re growing the Lacinato variety of kale, it looks just as you would expect but different than store bought in that it’s extremely tender.

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Shredded Kale + Edamame Salad

Shredded Kale + Edamame Salad

There’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.” 

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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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