Changing Seasons in the North West
It was a hot, dry summer this year. But the season is changing now. The cooler mornings bring layers of fog and brilliant sunrises. The transition from Summer to Autumn is beautiful. It’s been...
View ArticleFried Green Tomatoes
It’s the time of year that those tomato vines are starting to die and there are still tomatoes growing. Sometimes they’ll ripen in the window sill, and sometimes they are pickled or fried –...
View ArticleCabbage Soup
Cabbage is one of those local crops that loves the cold weather. It’s fairly easy to get right now. I love to make soup that brings back childhood memories. When I was about 8 years old, we had some...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. What will you be doing? We’re having family over – huge meal and lots of wine. Spending time with family are treasured moments that, as we get older, don’t seem to...
View ArticleWordy Wednesday
Welcome to the new Wednesday format – Wordy Wednesday. This is the day I talk a lot – well – maybe just talk. It’s the day I’ll tell you why I love living in the North West, a green a beautiful part...
View ArticleWhat is a Chanterelle?
Oregon has a lot of edible wild mushrooms. But my absolute favorite is the buttery sweet chanterelle. So how do you get them? What do you do with them? Well, read on!! Every October we trek out to...
View ArticleSix Easy Ways to Decorate for Thanksgiving
Looking for a quick little Thanksgiving pick-me-up for your home? Here are six ideas worth trying (and they are easy!) __________________________________________ Here’s a really easy one. Using silk...
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