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Lemon Risotto with Roasted Asparagus & Chicken

Asparagus is popping up out of the ground all over Oregon. This tells me that spring has started here in Oregon. My favorite way to prepare asparagus is to roast it in the oven, it takes just 5 minutes. You can also grill, steam or boil asparagus to make endless dishes. For breakfast I enjoy […]

Fresh Blackberry Apple Jelly

If the word homemade jelly makes you think wow that’s a lot of work and looks so hard to do I am here to change your mind. I have been making my own jam for 30 years and I always thought jelly was a lot of work until I decided I was going to give […]

It’s Chili on the Mountain still … That’s Turkey Chili

Yes it is still a chilly spring on the mountain. In the last 10 days we have had 7 feet of snow in the cascade mountains. Living in the foothills of Mt Hood at 1500 feet we have been lucky and only got a dusty of snow each morning. But the cold days have made […]

The Best Way to Store Asparagus

Start by buying the freshest asparagus at your local farmers market or store. Look for tightly closed tips and ends that are plump and firm. When you bring home the asparagus you need to trim about a 1/2″ from the ends of the stalk. Here are two different ways to store your asparagus: Paper Towel […]

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