Huckleberry Pie + A Bittersweet Goodbye

Two and a half years ago, when I was first seriously thinking of moving to Portland, Oregon, I was out to dinner one night at a Portland restaurant on NW 23rd Avenue.  I can’t remember what I had for dinner, but for dessert, my dining companion suggested we split a piece of huckleberry pie.  I knew… Read More Huckleberry Pie + A Bittersweet Goodbye

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

I realize it has been far too long since my last post.  I’ve been out of the kitchen traveling – Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sonoma.  It was an amazing 11 days away, that included  a very special birthday dinner at the French Laundry.  It was by far the most expensive and extravagant meal I’ve ever treated myself… Read More Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake