Maple-Herb Glazed Roasted Autumn Vegetables

I love some delicious oven roasted veggies during the cooler part of the year. They are great in a salad, casserole, soup or just…

Savory Brown Rice with Irish Cheddar & Spinach

Brown rice is a staple in our weekly diet. It is a delicious nutritious whole grain that is endlessly versatile. A gluten-free wh…

Fried Green Tomato Salad Recipe #2

Earlier this month I posted about the joys of fried green tomato season! We have our last bowl of green tomatoes and I was inspi…

Autumn Root Veggie & Kale Gratin

Earlier I posted that October was the beginning of soup season. I'd like to add that it's also the beginning of casserole…

Autumn Garlicky Tomato Soup with Quinoa & Kale

Happy October friends! It has been a mild and beautiful autumn in Portland. One of our 4 maple trees has shed it's colorful l…

Big Bowl of Happiness for Catherine

Dear Readers, My BFF Catherine and I were talking about her recent travels and how we sometimes find ourselves without healthy ve…

Beet Salad with Creamy Chevre Dressing

Dear Readers, Happy Sunshine here in Portland! Today I am feeding my craving for beets. Literally. A salad composed of beets in a…

Root Vegetable & Roasted Winter Squash with Ginger Soup

Dear Readers, It's a typical Spring day here in Portland. Rain, hail, wind, dark & cloudy, sun breaks, repeat. It's w…