And here we are at last! I know, I know! Begging the pardon of summer enthusiasts ( I, myself had an excellent summer!) but Autumn is the best. I just finished decorating for Halloween! Around the equinox I put up all my autumn things. My orange leaf garlands and wreaths, my decorative pumpkins collection…but then…come …
Hello there! And Hello June! It finally feels like the season is changing here in Oregon. It’s been cold and cloudy May. My tomato garden is unhappy with the situation but the forecast has lots of little sun icons in it so I’m getting excited for summer to finally show up. It’s sunday, let grab …
This dish was my mom’s specialty when I was growing up. Goulash night was the best night! I can remember the smell of it bubbling away in a well seasoned Farberware electric skillet. The thing finally kicked the bucket in the early 00’s and mom’s goulash never tasted the same when she made it in …
Hey there! First off apologies to those who are still subscribed to this newsletter/blog. The excuse I’m humbly offering as to why I abandoned this space is summed up in two words. Words I’m sure you recognize. Social Media. I’m determined to do less of that and more of this. So let’s get started! The …
Very versatile, hummus is really easy to make. Classic Hummus 2 cans Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo Beans. I used some that I put up last winter ☺️) 2-3 tablespoons Reserved Canning Liquid 1/2 cup Tahini 2-3 tablespoons Lemon Juice 2 cloves Grated Garlic (or very very finely chopped) 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin 1 tablespoon Paprika 2 …
2021 was a year of trying new things and learning new skills. I learned canning via Paige at Farmhouse Vernacular I took her online course How to Can Food for Beginners. It was fun and now I have a new skill. So far I’ve put up the stock I made from our Thanksgiving turkey and …
Happy October! The above picture is from Pixbay Browned Butter Oatmeal & Apple cookies Joy always comes up the the best seasonal treats! Have you heard the new Chillhop Music Fall album? This photographer spent seven years capturing portraits of redheads from around the world. How to make rolled wax candles with bonus calming ASMR …
I made clam chowder to take on our camping trip to the coast. It’s based on the recipe from The Chowder Bowl on Nye Beach in Newport Oregon. Clam Chowder 1/2 cup (one stick) Butter 1/2 cup Flour 2 cups Whole Milk 2 cups Clam Juice or Fish Stock 1 medium sized Sweet Yellow Onion …
Happy Friday! I’ve been making a batch of this every week. My herb garden has been growing like crazy! And like they always say, when life gives you parsley make green goddess dressing…or something like that. Green Goddess Dressing 1 large bunch Parsley (leaves and stems) about 1/2 cup chopped Chives about 1/2 cup chopped …
Yes another recipe with meatballs! It’s been the mood around here lately. This was inspired by a recipe I saw in NYT but they were rather bland so I kick them up with the addition of some of my favorite Asian flavors! Hoisin Meatballs 1 lb Ground Turkey 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (whatever is your …
Kathleen Rear 