Soups for the cold, flu, or what ails you
The flu. Cold. Sniffles. Crud. Whatever you call it, the evil that is aching muscles, stuffy sinus, scratchy throat, pounding headache, malaise, and coughing that seems to be going around […]
Warm up with an easy and tasty Smoked Salmon Chowder
I accept the fact that I’m not a house-husband who stays at home and has the time to plan out every meal of the week. Working a demanding full-time job, […]
Catch of the morning: Albacore Enchiladas
Not long after I moved to Oregon, I became enamored with the idea of fishing. I was never an outdoorsman before moving here. I had never fished before, either. But […]
Nothing says love like homemade Christmas treats
When I got together with my spouse more than 30 years ago, I was adopted into his very large extended family. After his mother passed away, we would go to […]
Make the perfect ham for the holidays
Want a no-fuss, foolproof and straightforward recipe that will dazzle your Christmas dinner guests? Behold! The perfect ham is here. The sight of this beauty will amaze your guests, and […]
Hearty chowder showcases PNW flavors
Having lived on the Gulf Coast, East Coast and West Coast — all crab-laden areas — I consider myself a crab expert. So, which crabs are the best: the large […]
Fall flavors highlighted in hearty stew pairing apples and pork
I’ll confess, fresh apples don’t tempt me in the way they tempt some people. The idea of biting into a crunchy apple, be it red or golden delicious, does nothing […]
Poached fish provides a refreshing summer dinner option
Sometimes my most frustrating days in my life end up being the most productive and inspiring in the kitchen. It’s as if I just need to forget about life’s worries […]
Simple recipes highlight flavor of line-caught albacore
I never tasted fresh, line-caught albacore until I arrived in Oregon 20 years ago. I didn’t know what the all the fuss was about until I tasted it myself. Call […]
Rainbow chard adds burst of color to spring table
Swiss chard always has been a mystery to me, walking the line behind collard greens and kale, both of which I’m much more familiar with. But walking by the produce […]