This is my savory side! I enjoy combining sweet and savory to get a balance of flavors, as with this dish. You can’t go wrong with a little maple syrup to be a little more indulgent on turkey day. Because it honestly just felt right, always go with your gut instinct on these kinds of things. As my neighbor suggested, you could make this in a crock pot, cook until the yams are tender and mash away. So easy, and so yummy! This is the…

Just in case you were wondering, the Northwest is awesome and full of amazing produce, farmers, and all things food. That is why we are bringing you to The Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup. A few of my fellow Portland area bloggers and I were asked to join in a radio talk show this Sunday from nine to eleven morning on KPAM 860, hosted by Missy Maki Simple Kitchen. She has put this together so we can share our tips and tricks to…

…My older brother Rob, and I rockin the Big Wheels, and big hair. My best friends doggie, Otto, and I. He is my doggie boyfriend. Brian doesn’t mind. Check out your local CSA programs in your area too. It helps out the local community you may not even know exists. GOOGLE IT! www.csa-international.org http://www.localharvest.org…

I started a chocolates and confections class, and I am in love. Truly in love. Yesterday I made salted caramels, passion fruit macaroon, and a few other goodies. I stood for a while wrapping each individual caramel in handmade parchment wrappers. I was in heaven. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. I would rather do that than make fondant flowers or decorate a cupcake any day of the week. I found a new love and passion. I have always loved…

Last week was an incredible week. I often say how grateful I am for this life I live and it is nothing but the truth. Rhubarb Apple crisp is a way to celebrate good things, happy times, and the start of a birthday week full of good food, family, and more Rhubarb Apple crisp. Last week was Brian’s birthday. I celebrate a birthday week, not just one day. I enjoy them because it was the day you were born, without that, naturally, you would…

I am feeling like the luckiest girl in the world. Hard work pays off, good people karma, and all the trimmings. I took a trip to Virginia the week before last to visit the Sabra hummus factory, and chickpea farm. How super duper cool is that? This trip and the bloggers who get invited to be Sabra Tastemakers. The people at Sabra and Seymour Public Relations make this all possible and work so hard to make it a seamless experience from start to…

KitchenAid has asked me to participate in the 1000 Cooks for the Cure to bring awareness to the on going battle against breast cancer. I made an Agua de Jamaica as it has a beautiful bright pink color and wonderful natural benefits for our health. Please take a moment and visit each link for more information on how you can be involved and buy Pink products to share you support. Here is what KitchenAid’s site has to say… “Eat…