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
It wouldn’t be December without a Christmas cookie post, would it? It’s been a busy month with lots of change coming my way, so I haven’t had much time to bake Christmas cookies like I have in years past. But I did get the chance to attend the Portland Culinary Alliance cookie exchange this year, and… Read More Chocolate Ginger Cookies
Guys, how is it already mid-November?! Portland has done that thing it does every year where it goes from sunny and perfect to rainy and cool. I’m getting an urge to hibernate, but instead of doing my normal “hibernating and baking,” this year it’s been more “hibernating and cooking.” I know, what have I become?… Read More Roasted Red Onion and Delicata Squash
One of the many things I learned after spending six days in Paris is that the French are big fans of long, relaxing lunches made up of an aperitif, three courses, and a considerable amount of wine. My normal lunch is spent at my desk with whatever protein and veggies I can throw together in a Tupperware… Read More Roasted Vegetable and Lentil Salad
Welcome to Part 2 of my European Travels – Paris! If you’re looking for Part 1 on my time in London, you can find it here. Part 3, detailing our trip to Reims, can be found here. While London is my favorite city, I was more excited for our time in Paris. I had only spent… Read More European Travels 2015, Part 2: Paris