Asparagus Road Trip!
Roadside foraging can be fun while driving to Eastern Washington! Take a look on the side of the road where alfalfa grows and you may find a wild tasty treat!
May 12, 2022
Category: Lifestyle
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Brussels Sprout Slaw Recipe
here are a lot of us out there who love brussels sprouts. There are also a lot of those who wrinkle their noses at the mere mention of this cruciferous powerhouse!
Love ’em or not so much, they are here to stay. Not only do they find their way onto professional and home chef’s tables, but they are good for you!
Rich in antioxidants, they are also high in vitamins K and C and are a good source of fiber which promotes regularity and a healthy gut biome.Roasting brussels sprouts over steaming or boiling is one of my favorite ways to eat them. The outer leaves get a little crispy and caramelized which upgrades
their flavor spectrum. Another way is to slice them thinly on a mandolin and make a slaw. They have a bold flavor, so creating a slaw with ingredients that compliment or
offset the bitterness of the brussels sprout is key. I’ve provided a recipe below that tastes pretty great. It’s a little sweet and tangy with lots of flavors that meld and bring the salad together.November 19, 2021
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Better than Pie Sweet Potato Casserole
I love sweet potato pie, however, I am not a huge fan of the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes/yam casserole. I am also pretty confident that once you have tried this recipe that you won’t ever go back to marshmallow-topped casserole. A couple of things to note about this recipe is that it originally directed baking the […]
October 29, 2021
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Elderberry Syrup for Cold/Flu Season
As we enter cold and flu season, it’s good to have our medicine cabinet stocked with the essentials in case one of those bugs flies unexpectedly into our home. We keep lots of natural items on hand to help boost our immune systems such as Vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin D. There are also over […]
October 25, 2021
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Grown-Up Smoky Grilled Cheese
Here is a great fall recipe for comfort food. Because grilled cheese should never just be for kids! Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups milk 1 tablespoon of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. Chop the chipotle chile finely. 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small yellow onion, […]
October 20, 2021
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Backyard Tomato Mozzarella Salad
There is nothing more lovely in my garden during the height of summer than a beautiful, ripe juicy brandy wine tomato! Not only are they pretty to look at but they taste amazingly delicious. Being a huge fan of the tomato, I usually grow a few different varieties. I love them all, so this salad […]
August 26, 2021
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Juneberry Pie Recipe
a.k.a. Serviceberry or Saskatoon Berry Pie Ingredients Pie Crust 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup cold butter cubed 1/4 cup ice-cold water Pie Filling 4 cups saskatoon berries, or as needed ¾ cup white sugar 1 ½ tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 […]
July 16, 2021
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Saskatoon Berries Galore!
Ever heard of a saskatoon berry? Ya, me neither until recently. Sort of looks like a blueberry but a little more hardy. They are native to North America and ripen in late June into July, can grow in just about any terrain, and aren’t especially picky about soil conditions. They have lots of fun names […]
July 16, 2021
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Crunchy Broccoli Salad
It’s said that people who particularly enjoy eating crunchy foods may have anger issues, but I don’t entirely subscribe to that theory! Sometimes nothing satisfies like a kettle fried chip or in this case, an extra crunchy broccoli salad. This salad hits a lot of flavor centers with the smoky flavor of bacon, the nutty […]
May 11, 2021
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Sunshine and the Almighty Vitamin D
When the sun comes out in the Pacific Northwest, everyone goes a little bonkers! It’s no surprise because we do have a lot of cloud cover that blocks out valuable sunlight. Sunlight and vitamin D are essential for humans to survive. Our bodies naturally create vitamin D when exposed to sunlight which is why vitamin […]
April 26, 2021