Pacific Northwest Trips Archives

The Best Apples for Applesauce

The Best Apples for Applesauce There are many apples to choose from this time of year and it is hard to know which are the best for pies, eating, salads, baking and yes, applesauce. I started canning applesauce so I could have that fresh taste long after the apples I like are no longer available. […]

The Big “50” Chocolate Cake

Today is my big day I turn the Big “50” today. I decided to make my own cake with all the flavors I love chocolate, more chocolate and marshmallow. I searched my Pinterest pins and found a dark chocolate cake with coffee which only brings the chocolate flavor in the cake to the next level. […]

Corn Relish … Summer in a Jar

It’s not too late to have that fresh taste of summer preserved for winter. Corn is still in season and combined with peppers, onions and celery it makes the perfect relish. Served over some grilled chicken, steak or added to cooked rice, the flavors will make any dish have that fresh taste of summer. This […]

Homemade Strawberry Sauce

The smell of ripe, juicy strawberries fresh from the field is what I wait for every spring here in Oregon. Strawberry season is different depending on where you live, but here in Oregon it can start as early as the first week in May. During my visit this weekend at the local farmers market I […]

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