NORTHWEST FRESH... Creating Wildly Delicious Dishes!
I'm a Farmer's Market obsessed mad woman this summer. It all started with the lovely flight over to Orcas Island this past June. Oh yeah, that's the one that got me going. On the flight back home from Orcas, I turned to my hunky pilot … [Read more...]
Mmmm.... there is nothing like the sweet and smoky flavors of barbeque. And this time of year when the weather is gray and the grill cover stays on more than off, barbeque seems like a real treat. Yep, it's that time of year when we … [Read more...]
Ranger Craig loves a good pork chop. I on the other hand prefer a pork tenderloin or decadent roast pork shoulder. However, I need to keep my expert recipe taste tester happy, so once in a while I pull out the chops and start frying. I … [Read more...]
I stopped by our local meat market to purchase some sausages for a weekend breakfast, and spotted the most beautiful pork loin chops. Well, I absolutely could not leave that market without those chops. However, I hadn't planned a meal with pork … [Read more...]
I love a big ole juicy pork chop. But to make my pork chop a "big ole juicy" pork chop, I brine it. I think pork chops taste best when brined. Not to say you have to brine your pork chops every time you prepare them. But it does create … [Read more...]
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 […]
