Food
The Best Pumpkin Bread
After trying dozens of recipes throughout the years, this is the best pumpkin bread I have ever made and/or tasted, courtesy of my friend Gina. She often makes this bread as a study break, and hand-delivers warm slices to other students working late into the night at the library. Though it is fantastic straight out […]
That’s a Lot of Clam!
When I first moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1994, I knew I would experience some new things. I expected to encounter the following: A lot of rain. Some serious coffee aficionados. Tall trees. An obsession with recycling. Lots of hazelnuts and berries. Sure enough, all of those stereotypes were real. But there was one […]
Lemon Chicken
After a busy semester, I am home for Christmas, eager to take a break from the dining halls and get back into the kitchen. One of the first meals I made was this Lemon Chicken, a simple recipe that looks and tastes elegant. My family ate the chicken alongside steamed broccoli, brown rice, and salad, […]
Holly-Day Treats Part Two
My friend Holly is back with another installment of her Holly-day treat recipes. We hope you enjoy!!! Five years ago, I hosted my first annual “Cookie Party.” The event was named as such in part because it’s a party where we make cookies and treats all day, but also because The Sarah Silverman Program on […]
Gluten Free Creamy Clam Chowder……
I love clam chowder; I actually consider myself an amateur connoisseur of this bivalve mollusks stew. With friends, Kim and I have traveled the coasts of Oregon and Washington tasting the different versions that various restaurants present to their patrons. I’ve had some great chowders and some that were, hmmmm how should I say this […]
Holly-day Treats, Part One…..
I’ve got a friend named Holly that shares a VERY deep love for food and cooking, much like I do. Actually, Holly is a self-described “renaissance mom”. She loves to cook, crochet, knit, sew, write and be a loving mother to her two rambunctious boys Victor and Rickey. She even makes her own hand made […]
Gluten Free Margherita-Style Spaghetti Bake
One of my favorite things I’ve ever made, gluten free or gluten full, is a spaghetti bake that I ended up cooking on my BBQ. It’s actually really easy and doesn’t take to long to make. Here you go: 1 16 oz Package Tinkyada Spaghetti-Style Brown Rice Pasta (Or Regular Spaghetti) 2 Jars Of Your […]
Homemade Lip Balm
It is darn cold out lately. I have been gathering supplies to make homemade Christmas gifts with, and so when I woke up this morning and read the temperature on our outdoor thermometer I decided that today was a great day to stay inside and put those supplies to use! Today’s homemade gift is peppermint […]
There’s Fungus Among Us
If there’s one thing the Pacific Northwest is well known for, it’s mushrooms. I guess that’s because we’re all a bunch of fun guys up here in the upper left corner of the country! Or maybe it has something to do with our soggy climate and plentiful forests. Either way, wild mushroom harvesting is a […]
Brine, Wine & Dine
I’ve been buying frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving my whole life. This is a tradition handed down through the generations. My mom always bought frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving. HER mom always bought frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving. And on and on. My family is more the gathering type than the hunting type. My ancestors were sheep herders, […]
Lazy Day Breakfast
This is a fun recipe to make. If you twirl around your kitchen with Pink Martini flowing in the background, that’ll make it even better. GROCERY LIST (makes 5 servings) olive oil 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 cup cubed ham steak (from local farm, Inspiration […]
Uff da!
I know the holiday season is upon us when I have to make the lefsa… and this is serious- make no mistake! I am certain, that if I did not bring the lefsa to Thanksgiving or Christmas then I would not be allowed in the door to the family gathering! NO JOKE! That’s right, we’re […]
Can Thanksgiving be exciting?
The Thanksgiving food ads started some weeks ago, and in newspaper food sections, magazine articles and the various TV cooking shows, we’re urged to try something different. Maybe an Asian twist, or an Hispanic taste. Couldn’t hurt to make an all-vegan meal this year, right? Hah! Not likely. There are two meals that are sacrosanct […]
Best Ever Brisket Chili
Do you add browned hamburger to your chili? Why not try smoked brisket?! The brisket brings the chili alive and imparts a rich taste that hamburger just can’t touch. The secret to this delicious recipe is not just the brisket (which my husband smoked in his Traeger Grill for 17 hours); but also the spice mix from […]
Malus Domestica
Immortality, fruitfulness, a love charm, a cure: Apples can easily be called the world’s most beloved fruit, now and throughout history. Today there are well over 7,500 varieties grown all over the world with the leading producers being China, the United States and Turkey. Apples grow best in colder climates, they need a dormant period […]
Dirty Hands Brewing set for grand opening Saturday
Dirty Hands Brewing will hold its grand opening from 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The taproom, at 114 E. Evergreen Blvd., will have a selection of beer and food for the event. Here are a few teasers from their Facebook page: We’d love to see your pictures. If you’d like to share […]
Dungeness Crab
Dungeness crab are native to the Northwest. More specifically it is native to Washington. We even have a town named Dungeness, Wa. That is how much we love the crab! The type of meat that comes form a dungeness crab is tender, sweet, and very light. They are very quick and simple to cook. Boil […]
Heathen Brewing eyeing brewpub
Heathen Brewing eyeing brewpub Plans for Salmon Creek project hinge on county fee holiday By Cami Joner, Columbian retail & real estate reporter A local beermaker’s dream of showcasing his brew in a Salmon Creek-area pub could be realized next year if his plan meets criteria for Clark County’s fee holiday. A 100 percent waiver […]
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If it was easy everybody would start a brewery (Part 2)!
By Phil Chou Dirty Hands Brewery Sorry about the delay, lot’s of stuff going on! Anyhoo, as promised, here are some thoughts on our equipment install day. It started out with a drive down to our vendor in Camas, OR, Global Stainless. We got those good folks to load up the brewhouse and cellar tanks […]
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Alcohol having spirited growth in county
Check out our story from Sunday’s paper about the growth of the craft liquor industry in Clark County: Link: http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/oct/27/clark-county-alcohol-breweries-wineries-distillery/ Alcohol having spirited growth in county Recent proliferation of breweries, wineries, distilleries helping to put growing craft scene on the map By Sue Vorenberg The Columbian Over the past few years, the malty smell of […]
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