
I have a sweet potato fascination. You’d think this time of year I’d be talking pumpkin, butternut squash, maple syrup and apples. I’m getting to those. But right now I’m stuck at sweet potato. I love sweet potatoes for so many … [Read more...]
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I have a sweet potato fascination. You’d think this time of year I’d be talking pumpkin, butternut squash, maple syrup and apples. I’m getting to those. But right now I’m stuck at sweet potato. I love sweet potatoes for so many … [Read more...]

Every season I find myself completely over the moon excited about one or two of the seasons best produce. Ok, if I'm being honest it's typically more like five or six. My kitchen table is over-run with Delicata squash. I can't help … [Read more...]

Ok, hold on to your whisks fabulous foodies... I'm giving away three cookbooks! I'm so excited! Once again I feel like that dark-haired little gal in Despicable Me. You know, the one that squeezes the stuffing out of the fluffy toy animal … [Read more...]

I have the biggest smile on my face right now. As my youngest gal walked in the front door from school today, I heard her leap up the front stairs and bounce into the kitchen and say "I just love to come home to these delicious smells!" … [Read more...]

Shrimp Cakes with Apricot Ginger Glaze and Coconut Rice Washingtonians love festivals. Yep, we have a festival for pretty much everything. Apples, wine, lavender, birds, art, music, aviation (Ranger Craig's fave),and Octoberfest in almost … [Read more...]
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When I was little, I would stand with my face pressed against the chain link fence that surrounded our yard, watching my Grandfather attempt his daily chores outside. Grandpa was a hard worker. Once a policeman, then a plumber and always semi-retired. Grass never grew under Grandpa’s feet. He was always up to something. Digging holes […]
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