Whether it’s potato chips or tortilla chips, barbecue-flavored or plain, I love chips. I love them all. They are crunchy, salty and totally addictive. Sadly, chips do not seem to love me, or my waistline. In fact, one serving of my favorite salted potato chips (that’s 15 measly chips!) averages 160 calories and 10 grams […]
Hooray! It’s apple season here in the Pacific Northwest, so I am dedicating my very first blog post (and many recipes to follow) to the apple. I love apples. They are juicy, sweet, tart, and delicious! They are also a healthy source of both soluble and insoluble fiber and vitamin C and are full of
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The season is changing and so are the meals that we are eating here at home. We’ve transitioned from summery salads and grilled meats to heartier dishes that stick to the ribs and warm the soul. The cold and rainy days are a welcome change from the hot and dry summer season; and, so is
Who doesn’t love a good onion and dill dip for their raw vegetables or potatoes chips? I certainly do. But, the problem is that most dill dips you buy at the grocery store are filled with weird preservatives or off-putting aftertastes. Plus, they almost always come in plastic containers that can’t be recycled (at least
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I love a salad that is loaded with tasty ingredients that hit all of the senses. This salad is one of those. It’s sweet, salty, tangy and crunchy. It’s a perfect salad to ring in the fall season. You will want to start by making the candied walnuts that top this salad. These wind up
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Have you ever eaten a piece of apple pie topped with a slice of cheddar cheese? It may sound weird, but it’s actually really good, and it’s where I got the inspiration for this risotto dish. The tang from the cheese combined with the sweetness from the apples makes this creamy risotto really delicious. Give
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With 60 pounds of apples in my house thanks to Kiyokawa Family Orchard, I’ve been inspired to come up with all sorts of new ways to cook with apples. This granola recipe makes use of my dehydrated apples (see recipe here) and a whole host of nutrient-rich seeds, nuts and oats. This granola is heart-healthy
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In my teen years, I lived with my parents and younger sister on a beautiful piece of property in western Wisconsin that overlooked the Black River, a tributary to the Mississippi River. Our house sat on about eight acres of land that consisted of forest, gardens and a small orchard. Every fall, we would pick
Since I live in Washington State, and it’s fall, I would be remiss not to dedicate a few posts to apples. Oh apples, how I love thee. There is something about the crunch, the tart and the sweet that wins my heart over time and time again. I live in apple country. Everyone grows apples!
Early fall is hands down my favorite time of year. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the nights turn cool and crisp while the days are still warm and summer-like. The shift in the sun’s position softens the light and casts shadows that are just a little bit longer and a little bit darker. It’s time
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