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The Soggy Pacific Northwest
Even folks who never complain about the weather in our corner of the country are grumbling. The weathermen are saying this is one of the wettest Mays ever, with over four inches of rain. But I’m not one of those …
Read MoreThe Perfect Easter Ham and Bringing the Ranch Home
I just returned from a week of teaching cooking classes at Rancho la Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. What a wonderful opportunity to teach healthy cooking techniques using just-picked produce from the huge organic garden steps from the cooking school door. …
Read MoreAnticipating Spring
This is always a hard time of year for me. I’m tired of all the rain, I’m waiting for the trees to start flowering, ready to take after-dinner walks, and, foremost, waiting for the re-opening of the Portland Farmers Market. …
Read MoreTurkey in February
I loved seeing this blog posting. http://www.cookingbythebook.com/blog/recipes/turkey-enchiladas-creamy-tomatillo-sauce/
Read MoreRomance and Risotto (Porcini Mushroom that is)
Let’s reset the scene for a modern and romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. The tablescape doesn’t need to change: I’m all in favor of a candlelit dinner with ribbon-tied linens, fine china, and a touching bouquet of flowers. Whether it’s flea …
Read MoreA Food Writer’s Dilemma and Chorizo Chile Con Queso
A Food Writer’s Dilemma How do I reconcile the desire to eat seasonally and locally with the demand of deadlines? Consider the lead times. Rarely does a magazine give a writer a year’s notice for an article, so I find …
Read MoreHoliday Detox and Vegetable Soup
Not-So-New New Year’s Resolutions Why does it take a new year to begin resolutions? Does January 1st magically signal our psyche to begin anew? Or is it the debauchery and sugar overindulgence of the holidays that forces this reckoning? Knowing …
Read MoreThe New Thanksgiving Table on The View
Unbeknownst to me, my new cookbook, The New Thanksgiving Table, was featured on The View today and everyone in the audience received a copy of the book. Happy Thanksgiving to all of those in the audience!!!
Read MoreThe New Thanksgiving Table
Move over Halloween, I’m nonstop focused on Thanksgiving with taped radio spots, print interviews, and requests from blogs for menus, tips, and planning ideas. Tis the season and my favorite holiday of the year. It’s time to order my turkey …
Read MoreThe Early Birds Missed the Rains
Though I love few things more than sleeping in on a Saturday, shopping at the Portland farmers’ market on a perfect fall morning is one of them. I grab a banana and, shockingly, skip the coffee until I return. Often, …
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