I’m going to keep this short and sweet. It is simply too nice outside to spend my day inside, staring at my computer screen. I would much rather be outdoors, lounging in the sunshine (preferably with a margarita in my hand). So that, my friends, is precisely what I plan to do. I’m going to walk away from the computer… Read More »
The recipes from our Recipe Swap never cease to surprise me. They’re always odd, or old-fashioned. Sometimes they’re just plain gross. This month, Christianna from Burwell General Store asked a group of us to re-interpret a recipe for “Coleslaw – Oregon Style.“ I was instantly intrigued by this recipe, as I am an Oregonian. And I happen to love Oregon,… Read More »
Apparently, I’m into roasting strawberries these days. First, I made a roasted strawberry vinaigrette. I liked it so much that I decided to concoct a roasted strawberry cocktail. If you’d like to see my latest roast strawberry creation, head over to the Plate & Pitchfork blog to see my recipe for a Strawberry Rhubarb Smash. This is officially my new… Read More »
I took a week off from everything. It’s been wonderful. I slept in (which I never do). I went to the gym. I spent time with friends and family. I cooked, I baked. I concocted fun summer cocktails. I watched a lot of Breaking Bad. I went off the grid. It was just what the doctor ordered. And now, I’m… Read More »
First off, I’d like to thank you all for your support, kind words, and encouragement! I’m so excited to start my new job at Plate & Pitchfork, and your support means a lot. In all the excitement of preparing for the new job (and training my replacement at the old job), I’ve not had a lot of time to cook…. Read More »
It’s not often that people get paid to do what they love. For the past 4 years I’ve worked at a desk job that pays the bills. It’s not a bad job, but it’s nothing I’m passionate about. I’ve had to squeeze in everything else in during my spare time: writing this blog, volunteering with the Montavilla Farmer’s Market, running… Read More »
When life hands you lemons, you’re supposed to make lemonade. When life hands you a neck injury, however, it seems that you can’t make much of anything. I’ve been stuck on the couch for three days. It hurts to move, it hurts to sit, it hurts to sleep. I’ve got my routine down: a glass of water, ibuprofen, ice (frozen… Read More »