The tradition in my family has always been to have a lighter supper on Christmas Eve, followed up by a bigger, more formal meal on Christmas Day. And, even though Christmas Eve dinner is small and informal, it’s everyone’s favorite and always lots of fun. We fill the table with fondue, appetizers, finger foods and […]
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Some people may think that turkey is the star of the holidays, but for me, it’s cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is the powerhouse at Thanksgiving. A dollop on your plate adds brightness and acidity to what would otherwise be a rather one-dimensional meal. It cuts through the fat and salt and provides both balance and
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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Folks that grow up in the south are raised on cornmeal. It’s one of the first foods we have as babies when trying solids for the first time. For me, cornmeal usually came in the form of either buttered grits, or cornbread, broken up and mixed with a little whole milk to soften. I have
