Category Archives: things I like
THINGS I LIKE: heather’s salted caramel brownies
These brownies, by The Flourishing Foodie, are the best thing you will ever put in your mouth. True confession: I was lazy and used “Trader Jacques” Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce… …and they are were amazing. The brownie recipe can be … Continue reading
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things i like: EVA’S CHAI PUMPKIN LOAF
Because it’s almost Thanksgiving (what?!) and because I’m good at sharing….I thought I would pass this little gem along. The fabulous Eva, over at Adventures in Cooking, posted this recipe back in September. I have proceeded to bake (and consume) … Continue reading
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things i like: LEARN
I’m captivated by this video, which was recently featured on one of my favorite blogs, Poppy & Leo. LEARN from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. 3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras … Continue reading
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THINGS I LIKE sunshine & iced coffee
Now that summer has finally arrived, life just seems better. The yard is slowly coming alive…. My cutting garden will soon be full of dahlia blooms…. Orange kitty is tuckered out from mousing in the field all day… Good kitty!!! … Continue reading
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THINGS I LIKE: atk slow cooker revolution
Without a doubt, my mother is reading this post with a smug grin on her face. Let me back up– as a teenager, I harbored inexplicable disdain for anything prepared in a slow cooker. When the “crock pot” came out … Continue reading
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THINGS I LIKE: liquid sunshine wheatgrass
Because the weather has been shite…and because I like to keep my hands dirty, I recently planted some Liquid Sunshine Wheatgrass. It grows quickly and makes a great springtime centerpiece! DAY ONE: Plant the seeds according to packet directions, then … Continue reading
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THINGS I LIKE: spring blooms AND rush creek planters
SPRING IS HERE! SPRING IS HERE! (Insert Navin R. Johnson and his new phonebook here.) While I realize that we are not completely out of the woods, at least we can see a teeny tiny light at the end of … Continue reading
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My Top Five…
photo credit PIONEER WOMAN COOKS When I tire of my cookbooks or can’t find what I’m looking for, I often turn to my list of food blogs. Confession: I also waste an obscene amount of time just looking at pictures … Continue reading
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CHEERS, SALUD, PROST!
Happy October! Welcome cozy sweaters, chai lattes, all things cinnamon, and RED WINE. The Gorge is home to many fantastic wineries and lately my favorites have been by Jacob Williams. Their 2007 Cabernet was just voted “Best Oregon Wine” by … Continue reading
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