My Favorite Fall & Winter Vegetarian Soups
The best cure for the cold weather blues is a hot, comforting bowl of soup!
Read MoreBaking Sourdough Bread
I've always wanted to bake my own bread, so I recently took a sourdough class. I've been experimenting ever since with great success, and wanted to share my tips and recipes with you!
Read MoreFriday Five: Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes
As a vegetarian, Thanksgiving isn't exactly my favorite meal. My family is a very meat and potatoes family, so besides the turkey and ham tons of the side dishes have bacon or are made with chicken stock! I usually put together a meal of a few side dishes, heavy on the rolls, but I do love the family experience and still really enjoy the holiday. If you are like me, consider volunteering to bring a side and make a hearty dish that most people can take a small portion of, but you can load your plate!
Read MoreFriday Five: Crockpot Vegetarian Soups
One of the best feelings is walking in the house after a long day and smelling an amazing meal cooking in the crockpot. You know that your dinner is ready, it is going to be delicious, and the house smells great too. Another bonus? Leftovers for days! In the fall I practically live off soup, so if I can get my favorite meal in a quick and easy way I am all for it.
Read MoreAutumn Apple Picking
Every year one of my very favorite fall activities is going apple picking. I eat an apple pretty much every day, so I love stocking up on fresh, local apples while they are in season and making lots of tasty apple treats.
Read MoreSauvie's Island Berry Picking
One of my favorite summer activities is heading to the farm at Sauvie's Island, picking berries, and making delicious summer treats. Last weekend we picked raspberries and make raspberry freezer jam and a raspberry peach crumble!
Read MoreFriday Five
The five things bringing me joy, comfort and happiness this week. Featured is some fun bedding, spring flowers, a new Portland spot, our new mattress and an easy weeknight recipe.
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