kitchen

Blackberry Moscow Mule

A few days ago I decided to meander down the nature trail behind our house to pick some blackberries to add to a Moscow Mule, a cocktail ...

Chocolate Zucchini & Raspberry Muffins

It’s not every day that you find a recipe that combines fruit, a veggie AND two kinds of chocolate into a delicious breakfast treat. Did ...

Butternut Squash Soup

October here in Portland can be a mixed bag of weather changes. One day the sun is out and we’re blessed with Indian summer warmth. The n...

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

It’s a rare person who can resist a piece of freshly made coffee cake, especially when it’s spiced with a cinnamon ripple filling and sp...

Joe’s Special

I love scrambles! Just add a few ingredients to humble scrambled eggs and, presto! Now you’ve got a more exciting meal! Joe’s Special is on...

Smoky Corn Quesadilla

The boys and I got stuck in late-afternoon traffic on Friday so I had to come up with a different dinner then what I had originally plann...

Summer Bean Confetti Salad with Pickled Red Onion Vinaigrette

This recipe for Summer Bean Confetti Salad with Pickled Red Onion Vinaigrette is a great example of simple summertime cooking: it’s fresh...

Grilled Garlic Bread

Grilling bread is such an easy way to take good artisan bread to the next level! And it can be used to make a variety of appetizers (like...

Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh summer corn is definitely one of life’s simple, old-fashioned pleasures. I will drive way out of my way to a local farm stand to bu...

Spaghetti Squash with Sausage

I’m always looking for creative ways to eat veggies, so this Italian-inspired recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Sausage is a great find! ...