Mango Salsa
Every spring, we go to a tulip festival at a local farm, just ten minutes out of town. The first time I saw it, I felt like I had stepped […]
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Apple, Goat’s Cheese & Pesto Pizza
It’s really starting to feel like summer around here lately, with long days and weather so warm, I’m actually taking off my sweater on walks. And when we have friends over […]
Tostadas with Mexican Brown Rice
Sometimes the quickest meals are the tastiest. At least, that seems to be the consensus at my house. Does anyone else ever have a busy day and whip up a […]
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (and Rural Oregon)
One of the things I love about spring is the ever changing weather. The variance makes things so interesting. Yesterday, we spent some time out in open fields, admiring the rolling […]
Healthy Peanut-Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)
We’ve just ended a breathtaking bout of Spring weather. One of the Pacific Northwest’s top charms has to be the brevity of winter and the length of spring, which, in […]
Roasted Butternut Squash and Tofu with Pineapple Glaze
We just got back from a long and lovely trip (hence the lack of posts for the last two weeks). We were going to the east side of the state […]
Key Lime Custard Cups (Dairy free, Vegan)
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I love the idea of St. Patty’s Day. It always feels like the real beginning of Springtime to me with all the emphasis on green and […]
Fig, Pine Nut, and Quinoa Salad
I hate jewelry commercials. Particularly around Valentines Day and Mothers Day, it seems I’m constantly bombarded with radio ads, insinuating that the size of the rock you give your wife/mother/girlfriend directly […]
Healthy Banana Muffins
Eat local. In general, I agree with the phrase . . . most of the time. I love the idea of supporting local farmers and the idea of eating foods […]
Parsnip Gratin
I don’t know what it is about parsnips, but I find their distinctive taste addictive. They’re similar to potatoes, but they have a much more interesting flavor, with a […]
The Joyful Pantry 