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EARLY FALL COCKTAIL ~ LA CONCHA
We picked up a bottle of Son of Man Summer Vermouth after a tasting at Nevor Shellfish Farm just north of Pacific City. It's so refreshing and adds a whole new list of possibilities to summer / fall cocktails. Made locally by Son of Man and Someday Bar in Portland,...
WILD CAUGHT SMOKED SALMON & ASPARAGUS QUICHE
I posted this picture a couple of weeks ago because as many of you know, I DON'T BAKE! So when I do, I need to post it! I received numerous requests for the recipe, so here you go! I did not make my crust, so if you are a baker, please do make your crust. It will...
COCONUT CORN SOUP with Chilies & Fried Shallots
Although, not traditional, our coconut corn soup is a nod to Thailand. This fresh corn soup will blow your mind. No cream. No butter. No bacon. It's a creamy concoction using coconut milk, fresh corn, chilies, aromatics, lime leaves and lemongrass. It's a thick...
LATIN INSPIRED TOMATO SOUP with FRESH CORN & WILD RICE
Here we are, almost at the end of summer. Gorgeous corn and tomatoes are in markets everywhere and without a doubt these two items are at their very best in the Northwest this time of year. I love corn and tomatoes, but they come and go in a matter of weeks. Enjoying...
GRILLED CORN with BASIL & PECORINO
I was reminded of this recipe this morning when my daily NYT email came through. We've made this a couple of times this summer, but I always forget to take pictures! So the picture credit goes to NYT. With summer coming to an end, so is our coveted corn supply. If...
AMBROSIA GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAIT
The yogurt parfait featured in this recipe is so good. It highlights a homemade granola I called Ambrosia Granola with Dried Apricots & Nuts. Recipe link at the bottom of page. This is a good rush-to-school breakfast! When our kids were littles, I made yogurt...
AMBROSIA GRANOLA with DRIED APRICOTS & NUTS
I had about 6 containers of assorted nuts and dried fruits and a container of oats, so out of pure boredom one morning, I made this granola. It turned out pretty tasty. Not as sweet as some granola recipes, but with all the dried fruits, it's definitely sweet enough...
OMG MAC N’ CHEESE with FARM EGGS
Don't be put off by the boxed mac n' cheese in this recipe. I made this one day because I was in a hurry and it turned out amazing. If you want to use your own mac n' cheese recipe - please do! In all other circumstances, so would I. BUT I love convenience and this...
SMASHED HERB POTATOES on GARLICKY KALE SAUTE’
These potatoes pair well with grilled meats, meatloaf, fish, grilled sausages, entree salads and omelettes. They turn out crisp, golden and totally enticing on the bed of sautéed garlicky kale. We have had these many times and most recently with grilled lamb chops,...
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS with OREGANO, LEMON & GARLIC
We recently bought a whole lamb from a local farmer. I don't have a lot of experience cooking lamb, but we all really enjoyed this version of lamb chops. This is a classic recipe, inspired by Greek seasonings. Simply made with garlic, lemon, oregano and fresh...