This garlicky, citrusy olive oil condiment is incredibly good! I came across the recipe in my “Vegan Tacos” cookbook by Jason Wyrick. It’s a fantastic book with not only taco ideas for just about any taste, but also side dishes, condiments and beverages. It’s peak […]
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Tasty Tuesday … Best Damn Cornbread Ever!!
Hard to believe that I only just recently discovered this fantastic cornbread recipe. Hard to believe, because I’ve had the cookbook sitting on my shelf for more than a decade. The book, in case you’re wondering, is “How to Cook Everything Vegetarian” by Mark Bittman. […]
Tasty Tuesday … Simple Winter Salad with Pears
When I looked out the living room window this morning, I noticed a package on our front step. Upon opening this lovely surprise, I discovered some delicious looking pears inside! For many years now we’ve received a beautiful box of fruit around Christmas time from […]
Tasty Tuesday … East-West Stir-Fry with lots of Ginger
Some nights, I get hungry before I even had a chance to think about what to cook for dinner. That’s always the perfect moment for a quick stir fry. No two of my stir-fries are ever the same! The vegetables I use vary with the […]
Tasty Tuesday … Golden Oregon Autumn Curry
In the Pacific Northwest, fall’s arrival is certain when one can buy local wild mushrooms in stores and at farmers markets. Last week I bought some of the first chanterelles this autumn. They always remind me of my childhood near the Black Forest. My father […]
Tasty Tuesday … Vegan Thai Pumpkin Curry
Friday morning while picking up a few things at World Market, I spotted a few bags of smoked Basmati rice on one of the shelves. Curious to see what it was, I picked up the bag to read the label. Immediately, a slightly smoky scent […]
Tasty Tuesday … Vegetarian Schaschlik
When a friend recently came over for dinner, I wanted to prepare a Mediterranean themed dinner to go with a bottle of Retsina I had picked up at the store. Along with this wine ( one of my very favorite ones! ) I picked up […]
Tasty Tuesday … Sizzling Summer Salad
There is no stopping summer in my neck of the woods this year! It’s been hot, very hot and hotter than heck since early June in Portland. And wouldn’t you know it, about two weeks ago our air conditioner gave out. A repairman came over, […]
Tasty Tuesday … Curried Mango Gazpacho
So far, we’ve had some record breaking temperatures here this summer! It’s been hotter than heck, and I actually can’t recall the last time it rained around here! Thankfully our house has air-conditioning. I must confess though that I love sitting outside and bake in […]
Tasty Tuesday … Chilled Cherry and Beet Gazpacho
Yup!! You read that right! As strange as it sounds, I strongly encourage you to give this chilled summer soup a try. It’s one of the tastiest soups I’ve ever made. When we returned from a few days in the Puget Sound area, we were […]
Tasty Tuesday … My Garlic Scape Escapades
If you have never tried fresh garlic scapes, you are missing something very tasty! This time of year, garlic growers cut out the flowering stem from the growing garlic plants. And those stems are what we call garlic scales. Left on the plant, they would […]
Tasty Tuesday … Roasted Beet Borscht with Mashed Potatoes
Yes, I know it’s spring, but I also know that it’s still raining here! A lot actually! All this weather reminded me of earlier this year, when we had snow, ice, rain and of course, the flu! We had been stuck on our hill for […]
Tasty Tuesday … Delectable Sesame Roasted Vegetables with Tofu
Last week we went on a short get-away to Southern Oregon. It’s a beautiful, but rather long drive. We had fun exploring small towns, ate some great food and visited one of my favorite parks, Lithia Park, in Ashland. Then we came home and it was back […]
Tasty Tuesday … Springtime Shepard’s Pie
Local asparagus is in season, and it has been fantastic so far. Almost every time I visit the grocery store, I’ve picked up a giant bunch of these succulent bright green spears. I don’t peel asparagus because I’m not one to make a big fuss […]
Tasty Tuesday … South of the Border Grits and Greens
A couple of weeks ago, I met my friend Marlene at the mall for a cup of coffee. After coffee and conversation, we walked a few laps around the mall and then headed straight to the bookstore. We both love books, and it’s always fun to browse […]
Tasty Tuesday … The endlessly adaptable Salad Mix
After running a few errands the other day I came home, made myself a cup of coffee and went outside to drink in some long overdo sunshine along with my java. The warmth and glow of this strange golden object in the sky felt glorious […]
Tasty Tuesday … and the flu
After the holidays I’d been feeling tired and a bit of track. I figured that that, and the severely cold weather which is unusual for us here in Portland, must be to blame. Just as I was starting to get my energy back, I suddenly felt […]
Tasty Tuesday … Red Lentil and Kale Soup in Golden Turmeric Broth
Christmas is behind us, except for those who are busy returning and exchanging gifts, or shopping all the After-Christmas-Sales. I’m not one of them, so I stayed home today. I very much appreciated the peace and quiet after all the frantic holiday craziness out in the world […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 