Are you thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day and what you’re going to make for your sweetie? Well, think no longer. I’ve got the answer for you. I was in a Valentine’s kind of mood last weekend when I was trying to decide what to make for our Book Club’s potluck dinner. For some reason my [...]
Roasted Corn, Strawberry and Avocado Salsa
September 8, 2011 By 4 Comments
We had a potluck BBQ on Monday. I love potlucks. It never fails that I come away with at least one new great recipe. This time it was an amazing Greek pasta salad. I promise as soon as I get the recipe I’ll share! I provided a s’mores bar and an Italian Soda Bar. Let [...]
Chocolate Meringue Torte
February 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
Welcome to Sweet Week here on the blog! In preparation for Valentine’s Day I am going to be sharing some recipes that would be perfect for your sweetie! Of course they will all involve sugar and many of them will also have chocolate! So get that sweet tooth ready for a sweet week! Don’t be [...]
Strawberry Turkey Wrap and Sandwich Tips
December 8, 2010 By 5 Comments
On Monday I flew to cold, windy Chicago to visit the test kitchens of Sara Lee and Hillshire Farms. I was one of 15 bloggers that were invited back to learn more about their company. We talked about all kinds of things that bloggers love – food photography, food styling and about food – mainly [...]
Patriotic Pizza
July 1, 2010 By 10 Comments
We’ve got a cul de sac BBQ planned for after church this Sunday for theFourth of July – how about you? After that we’ll head down to the Oak Hills neighborhood for their fireworks display. If you are planning a BBQ or party for the weekend and need a fun, patriotic dessert you might want [...]
Pavlova with Whip Cream, Strawberries and Lemon Curd
May 17, 2010 By 15 Comments
This weekend we made our first trip of the season to the farmer’s market in Beaverton. It was a lovely Saturday morning – warm and sunny! We brought home some of these beauties!! As soon as I saw them I knew exactly what I was going to do with – make pavlova – a meringue [...]
Buttermilk Cake
May 3, 2010 By 10 Comments
Strawberry season is coming and I am getting ready! Right now I have to be content with the strawberries I find in the grocery store that are coming from California but I know that soon I will be able to enjoy those amazing Oregon strawberries! Most peoples go to strawberry dessert recipe is strawberry shortcake [...]
Friday Favorite – Strawberries and Roses
June 20, 2008 By 6 Comments
This week for Friday Favorite I am sharing two of my favorite things about June in Oregon – roses and strawberries. Portland is the “City of Roses” and famous for its Rose Parade (the 2nd largest floral parade next to Pasadena’s), Rose Queen, the Royal Rosarians and its amazing roses. They are always at their [...]
