…st met Kelly, it was years ago at the Feast Portland Festival, and her jam appetizer was one of my favorite bites I had from the local food makes all weekend long. Clearly there are traditional ways to use her products like with cream cheese and crackers, dips and such. But when we spoke I was inspired to create unique and approachable ways to introduce this jam to people. Kelly’s jam pairs perfectly with sweet and savory foods. I began recipe dev…

…to them, that is why we don’t store them in a bowl of water. Serves 4 for appetizer or 2 for dinner entree- especially nice with good toasted bread Ingredients: 2 lbs manilla clams, gently scrub shell to remove any grit/sand 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped 1 tablespoon lemongrass, I use Gourmet Garden 1 teaspoon garlic minced 1-14 oz can coconut milk, unsweetened 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black p…

…e Big Potluck Food Blogger Conference a couple of years ago. I love making appetizers just as much as entrees. I make them into meals for myself with leftovers, or if you simply want to eat a bit less, appetizers are the way to go. Making bite sized savory treats for you, your family, or party guests is a home run. Fry cheese and well, be sure you like these people, because they will always want to come to your house for dinner. Then there is goat…

…nimum of 2 hours. I did 3 hours, it was glorious. Serve with toasted baguettes drizzled with honey or balsamic vinegar, on flatbread, or in pasta. I used this as an appetizer and as a filling for homemade raviolis. The possibilities are endless. Lasagna too! PROVECHO!…