It’s apple season here in the Pacific Northwest, and I am taking full advantage! I recently visited one of my favorite orchards here in the Gorge (Kiyokawa Family Orchards) and now find myself with way more apples than I know what to do with. You know the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? […]
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There’s nothing better than a tomato straight off the vine. They remind me of my childhood, standing in the yard with my dad, each with a big juicy tomato in one hand and a salt shaker in the other hand. We’d polish off tomatoes, one after another, with juice dripping down our arms and off
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A vegan friend of mine was the first to introduce me to date syrup. Given my aversion to sugar alternatives, I had my doubts, but, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this syrup. Date syrup has a delightful caramel flavor; and, with a hint of citrus and salt from the preserved lemon,
