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Every Spring I get overly excited about eating artichokes. These slightly intimidating vegetables are just so good and really not too difficult to make! I’m always doing things like steaming, grilling, or roasting my artichokes. But, when hosting a party where people aren’t easily able to eat and dispose of the artichoke leaves, a great …
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Do you like leeks? Have you tried leeks? What feels like a thousand years ago, but was sometime in the last decade, I tried leek for the first time because it arrived in my CSA box. I had never had a leek in anything and had no idea what to do with the long white/green …
Every March I’m excited that I live in Portland for the beautiful Spring trees in bloom, restaurants opening putting out menus with fresh seasonal items, Portland Dining Month, and the view of Mt. Hood. However, this March, I have one extra reason to be excited March is here: TOAST! The Oregon Distillers Guild is bringing back TOAST …
I recently discovered that corned beef and cabbage isn’t actually Irish, but it certainly is a traditional dish at my St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! I look forward to it each year. This year I decided an appetizer twist on this classic St. Patty’s Day meal was necessary. Corned Beef and Cabbage Hand Pies This recipe …
Often when having friends and family over for traditional holidays, I try to stick to tradition while giving it my own spin. St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect opportunity to give a spin to the more traditional dishes. Bangers and Mash is a favorite Irish dish with mashed potatoes, pork sausage, and a wonderful onion …
