Celebrate spring with dandelion greens pesto, lasagna
For most of us, dandelions are obnoxious weeds. They’re something to be pulled, yanked and banished from well-manicured lawns. But consider this: Their leaves are edible and according to the […]
Crispy trout with kiwi and mango salsa
There’s something familiar with deep frying fish, but there can also be an exotic side. As Americans, we’re comfortable with battered or breaded and deep-fried seafood: shrimp, fish, squid, oysters. […]
Chipotle adds a kick to delicious apple galette
Don’t let the name “chipotle” intimidate you. A chipotle pepper is a common jalapeño that has been smoke dried. Its flavor is amazingly complex, smoky, earthy and usually only packs […]
Chase off the chills with a New Mexican-inspired soup
One of the things I miss most about living in Texas is Tex-Mex food. I also miss our summertime sojourns to Colorado and trips through New Mexico that would expose […]
Tom Yum: Thai seafood soup
The nights are here sooner. A chill is in the air. There’s no doubt that we’re in that netherworld of winter in Oregon. But it’s the perfect time for stew […]
A distinctly Oregon pot roast with porcini and pinot noir
Few dishes comfort us as well as a lovingly rendered pot roast. Just as Champagne tickles the tongue and heart with feelings of joy and celebration, a pot roast fills […]
Allison Inn and Spa’s Butternut Squash Soup
Our first Thanksgiving in Oregon in 2002 was a downcast one. We had just arrived from Baltimore, Maryland and knew nobody. Our closest relatives were thousands of miles away from […]
Peachy Whiskey BBQ Braised Chicken
I stumbled upon the Queener Fruit Farm in Scio more than 10 years ago after getting lost in the area heading somewhere else. They specialize in apples, peaches, black currants, red […]
A delicious pâté with a distinctly Oregon flair
I’ve always had a fascination with pâté. There are so many variations, from dense to creamy, but they all have that rich flavor in common. You can also make pâté […]
USPS releases stunning new floral stamps
Plant and flower lovers can add a touch of garden elegance to their correspondence with a series of new stamps now available from the U.S. Postal Service. The stamps showcase […]