The ABC’s Of This Baked Apple Oatmeal
When we moved to Oregon in 2006 it was quite a change in scenery and way of life for this California native. I was looking forward …
Breakfast
Nothing Is Sweeter Than These Pumpkin Muffins
Do you still have a can of pumpkin in the cupboard leftover from the holidays that didn’t get used? Well, here’s a recipe you’ll love. First, …
Kona Hawaii By Bus
When we travel to unknown destinations in Europe without a guide, tour, or agenda, we sometimes take a tour around the city on the Hop On …
Sausage Patties With Apple And Sage
Autumn is apple time in the Pacific Northwest. The apples from our trees have been applesauced, pied, and dried, so I was fresh out – so …
Fig Bread Anyone?
I know I have gained a reputation for cooking a lot of zucchini, but when the season and fruit/vegetable dictates I can change hats and vary …
Jamming With Figs
Growing figs in Oregon has been a challenge considering our fig tree in Southern California produced hundreds of figs several times a year. We’re lucky if …
Where’s The Zucchini? It’s In Cranberry Zucchini Bread
Last pickings of zucchini from the garden, so I just had to make a few breads for the freezer to enjoy post zucchini season. And I …
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Zucchini Bread
My hubby’s favorite cookie is chocolate chip. He is a purest when it comes to chocolate chip cookies and prefers (more like it politely demands) that …
Oregon Coast – A Gastronomic Adventure
A quick trip to the Oregon Coast when the Willamette Valley heated up was the perfect destination. However, I thought it would be cancelled when I …
Zucchini Onion Torta Like Nonna Used To Make
Some time ago, in a previous post, I talked about the distinction between frittatas, stradas, and quiches. Torta was not addressed in this comparison of egg …
Banana Split Breakfast- Yea!
Restaurants are very strategic in their marketing and often feature a yummy looking dessert on the front of the menu or as an insert before you …
Anytime “Breakfast” Cookies
If you read this blog on a regular basis, you may have caught on that I’m a cookie nut. I hesitate to say cookie monster, but …