Always interested in new ideas and techniques, when I happened across seed sprouting at Bob’s Red Mill in Portland, Oregon recently, I had to give it a try. Based on the display at Bob’s, I figured out that all it really takes are seeds and a seed sprouter. Instead of hauling them both home, I…
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Snap Cook: Cherry Preserves
I made Cherry Preserves. I did half pints in some cute jars with checkered country style lids that look pretty and modern, but with a call back to way back when. Watch for the recipe. I’ll be making my recipes available shortly. I am not sharing the recipe in this post, as this is meant…
Infused Waters
This works best with an infusing pitcher (click the link to see the one I have, around $20), or if you place your ingredients in cheese cloth. I find that depending on the ingredients, you can keep a pitcher going (replacing water as you drink it) for about a week. If you drink a lot of water,…
Martini Steaks
Tired of the same old steak? Here’s a crowd-pleaser inspired by the classic martini. Things you’ll need: Your favorite cut of steak Blue Cheese Crumbles Green Olives Grill & Charcoal Vodka Vermouth Olive Juice Pepper, Salt Place steaks in a large Ziploc bag or a Tupperware container that seals well. Add the following ingredients to…
Taste Oregon – Zupan’s Market
Zupan’s Market – Portland, Oregon. Beautifully displayed produce, seafood, meat, deli and grocery selections make this a must-see food market in the lovely Pacific Northwest. I’ll let the photos do the talking. Enjoy!
Zupan’s Market, PDX
Zupan’s Market – Portland, Oregon. Beautifully displayed produce, seafood, meat, deli and grocery selections make this a must-see food market in the lovely Pacific Northwest. I’ll let the photos do the talking. Enjoy!
Taste California – San Francisco
The road to SF! I’m at the Austin airport waiting for my flight to San Francisco. I’m excited to go on my first trip since I started this blog. That means I’m a newbie food blogger who doesn’t want to annoy everybody in my path (you know who you are) about snapping pics of their food, preferably…
Taste San Francisco
The road to SF! I’m at the Austin airport waiting for my flight to San Francisco. I’m excited to go on my first trip since I started this blog. That means I’m a newbie food blogger who doesn’t want to annoy everybody in my path (you know who you are) about snapping pics of their food, preferably…
Perpetual Bone Broth
I make bone broth just about every time we roast, grill or smoke meat with bones. Because, frankly it is pretty easy…and it helps use up miscellaneous carrots, celery, onions and so on. Plus, it is a perfect simmer for after dinner and before bedtime. I’ve been a fan of making my dollar and ingredients…
Herb & Spice Advice
Understand Herbs and Spices, and the power and magic they bring to cooking.
