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Simple Tomato Sauce

by: fabiola in: Dressings, Condiments, Sauces, Entrees
Simple Tomato Sauce

This simple tomato sauce is perfect for this weekend of leftovers. It is quick, easy, simple and tasty. This is an oldy but a goody.

I believe we all need simplicity in our lives more often than not. Be it in the kitchen, an outfit we throw together, a recipe, or …

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Maple Mashed Yams with Toasted Walnuts, The Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

by: fabiola in: Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Maple Mashed Yams with Toasted Walnuts, The Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

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 …

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The Perfect Flaky Pie Crust, Apple Cardamom Pie, The Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
The Perfect Flaky Pie Crust, Apple Cardamom Pie, The Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup

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 …

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A Day at the Farm on Farm Day, Naturally

by: fabiola in: Travel and Stories
A Day at the Farm on Farm Day, Naturally

I was asked by Chef Schrieber at school if I wanted to visit the farm I worked on for another event.  I of course said yes.  It was for Farm Day on Sauvie Island, north of Portland.  The Sauvie Island Center is a non profit center that brings kids out to the …

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Brown Butter Maple Apple Hand Pies

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
Brown Butter Maple Apple Hand Pies

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 …

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How to Caramelize Onions

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dressings, Condiments, Sauces, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
How to Caramelize Onions

I am re posting this, as its a great time to visit these sweet onions that can be used in a variety of dishes coming up this fall. Not to mention I have not cooked at all in the past couple weeks because I am still sick! I finally was …

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Green Bean, Broccoli, Carrot, Bell Pepper Garden Stir Fry

by: fabiola in: Entrees, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Green Bean, Broccoli, Carrot, Bell Pepper Garden Stir Fry

It has been a crazy last couple of weeks here in our household.  Crazy to me at least, a whirlwind of sorts.  An update to a new beginning, again…

We had a two week break from school and I went back to Sacramento to visit my family and friends at the beginning …

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