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Summer Squash Soup
There are plenty of reasons to love gardening, but the one I like best is that it gives you something to share. I love sharing anything I have a little […]
Get Your Veggies Noticed
Let’s face it. Talking about eating your vegetables is about as exciting as pairing up the socks in your laundry basket. No one wants to be reminded about it (“Hey, […]
Chill Out With Melon Balls
Brace yourself, Vancouver. It seems we are in the grip of another heatwave. Just when you thought your grass might turn green again, they say we can expect another week […]
Berry Pops
It is entirely way too hot. So hot that I have caught myself more than once lately staring into the refrigerator just to feel the cold air. Nothing really sounds […]
Ready, set, grill!
Ahhh, summer… The days are getting longer, but the time you want to spend cooking gets shorter. There are so many other things to do - most of them outside […]
Local berries return!
Have you noticed the berry stands are open? It’s easy to buzz right past and hardly notice, but I saw some local strawberry activity and can’t tell you how excited […]
Eggplant Pizza
Sometimes the best strategy is to give up. I am no quitter, but this is what it finally came to after 10 years of trial and disappointment with gluten-free pizzas. […]
Light Balsamic Salad Dressing
The first day of Spring has arrived and with it comes the opening of the Vancouver Farmer’s Market on March 21. Our downtown market is Southwest Washington's #1 visitor attraction, […]
Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
Did you know that you can poach eggs in the oven? It is a great way to make a quick breakfast and have some leftovers for another day or two. […]
Oh, Kale! – Searching for a lost Irish recipe
This was supposed to be a blog extolling the nutritional virtues of kale, and a shameless attempt for me to convince you to buy some frozen. Ever since discovering it […]