Category Archives: Food

What we ate in Oregon

Posted on 06/17/2013 by

We spent Memorial Day week in and around the Portland area, visiting the City of Roses along with Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast. We ate as much seafood and drank as much wine as possible. Most of our food … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta with Wilted Arugula and Green Tomatoes

Posted on 06/15/2013 by

With all the rain we have gotten some of the first tomatoes have developed black spots. Instead of just tossing them on the compost pile I thought it may be a good idea to use them. As long as they … Continue reading →

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Rice Salad with a Greek Twist

Posted on 06/14/2013 by

This is an easy salad that can be made way ahead of time. It works well as a side for barbecue or fancier fare. Rice Salad 1 cup orzo 1 cup jasmine rice 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups water … Continue reading →

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Chicken Stuffed with Bell Pepper and Feta

Posted on 06/12/2013 by

Chicken is one of the easiest things to stuff. Chicken Stuffed with Bell Pepper and Feta 2 chicken breasts skinned, deboned, butterflied, and pounded out to 1/4″ 1 orange bell pepper seeded and sliced in half 3 cloves garlic 3 … Continue reading →

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A Pilaf of a Different Grain

Posted on 06/11/2013 by

Millet is one of those really good for you type foods that not many people seem to know about. It works perfectly as a stuffing for meat and vegetables and is equally good as a pilaf much like bulgur. Here … Continue reading →

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Roasted Carrot and Bell Pepper Soup

Posted on 06/10/2013 by

This soup is very quick to make and perfect as a starter course or light lunch. It is also the perfect use of fresh carrots which I have buckets full of right now from the garden. Also the greens from … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Meat and Potatoes Redux

Posted on 06/09/2013 by

Meat and potatoes are always a great combination no matter the season. We hope blueberries are in season where you are. Bison Burgers on Texas Toast Katherine’s Mustard Potato Salad Barbecue Boston Baked Beans Blueberry Fold

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Bourbon Peach Butter

Posted on 06/08/2013 by

Some of our best desserts come right before the summer harvest, when we reach into our freezer and clear out the fruit leftover from the year before. No point in having last year’s peaches in the freezer when this year’s … Continue reading →

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Chocolate is Your Friend

Posted on 06/07/2013 by

Take two thick slices of ciabatta, slather with goat cheese, top with chopped dark chocolate (an ounce of each per slice) pop in the oven at 350 until they get all gooey, about 10 minutes and viola. If you’d like, … Continue reading →

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Pink Gin

Posted on 06/06/2013 by

This is a classic drink every gin lover should embrace — not literally because then you might look slovenly. Just hold with one hand. Pink Gin 4-5 dashes Angostura bitters 1 1/2 measures gin ice water Swirl bitters in the … Continue reading →

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