Annnnd we’re back! It’s been a very busy week; the kind of week that means blog activities may have to take a backseat. Now I’ve been home for a couple days, slept a couple of 10-hour nights complete with afternoon naps to tack on a little extra, and I’m approaching productivity mode again. Thank goodness […]
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Strawberry Vanilla Rose Jam

Ohai! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Possibly my longest time without a blog post in the two-and-change years I’ve been writing this blog. I’ve had a few things going on. First, we were gone for several days at my sister-in-law’s wedding in South Carolina. It was absolutely lovely. The wedding was perfect (my husband […]
Scenes from the Portland Food Swap, Plus Tips for Newbie Swappers

Every time I get to go to one of these food swaps, I am always blown away by the skill and creativity of the home cooks in our Portland food community. This quarter’s swap featured a beautiful cake, several mustards, dill pickles, marinated chevre, zucchini soup, soft pretzels, artisan breads, curries, granola, salsas, sourdough and […]
Marionberry Jam

To say that marionberries are dear to the hearts of Oregonians is like saying that kids like pizza and ice cream: a total understatement. If something can be made with marionberries in this state, it will be done. Pie. Jam. Yogurt. Ice cream. Pancakes. And for the love of Portlandia, don’t call them “blackberries.” This […]