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  • It was a close 4-3 vote by Sherwood’s City Council to allow a donut shop to grace the space in the new library building. Sesame Donuts opened it’s doors in […]

    Sesame Donuts Sweetens-up Sherwood

    It was a close 4-3 vote by Sherwood’s City Council to allow a donut shop to grace the space in the new library building. Sesame Donuts opened it’s doors in […]

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  • Growing up, I ate a lot of fish. My dad loved to catch our dinner and my grandpa ran a charter fishing boat out of Hammond, OR. We feasted on […]

    Grilled Citrus Salmon

    Growing up, I ate a lot of fish. My dad loved to catch our dinner and my grandpa ran a charter fishing boat out of Hammond, OR. We feasted on […]

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  • Almost 10 years ago when my Joe was turning two, I wanted to host a big barbecue to celebrate. And, I thought chicken legs would be perfect. Good idea, right? […]

    Java Chicken Barbecue

    Almost 10 years ago when my Joe was turning two, I wanted to host a big barbecue to celebrate. And, I thought chicken legs would be perfect. Good idea, right? […]

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  • I asked my soon-to-be 9 year old son what he wanted for dessert at his party. Without hesitation he said, “I want that cake you made that tastes like a […]

    Caramel Cake (aka Maple Bar Cake)

    I asked my soon-to-be 9 year old son what he wanted for dessert at his party. Without hesitation he said, “I want that cake you made that tastes like a […]

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  • I’ve been on the hunt for a good black bean dip recipe for a long time and, drumroll please, I found it, baby! Or, actually it found me on Twitter. […]

    Black Bean Hummus

    I’ve been on the hunt for a good black bean dip recipe for a long time and, drumroll please, I found it, baby! Or, actually it found me on Twitter. […]

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  • I never complain when it’s my turn to host the Lit Ladies Book Club or my bunco group. It’s an excuse to make cake! Last time, I served the Lit […]

    Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cake

    I never complain when it’s my turn to host the Lit Ladies Book Club or my bunco group. It’s an excuse to make cake! Last time, I served the Lit […]

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  • Okay, so I’m probably not the first person to come up with the pure genius that is a BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado) sandwich with chipotle mayonnaise. But, let […]

    Introducing the Chipotle BLTA

    Okay, so I’m probably not the first person to come up with the pure genius that is a BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado) sandwich with chipotle mayonnaise. But, let […]

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  • Pizza meatballs take me back to my mom’s kitchen. Oh, how I loved ooey-gooey pizza meatball night. Now, as a mom and a creative force in the kitchen, I wanted […]

    Pizza Meatballs with Turkey

    Pizza meatballs take me back to my mom’s kitchen. Oh, how I loved ooey-gooey pizza meatball night. Now, as a mom and a creative force in the kitchen, I wanted […]

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  • The Windheims are carnivores, no doubt. Cheers are often heard when I announce steak is for dinner. And, no matter if we’re grilling London Broil or skirt steak for fajitas, […]

    My Favorite Steak Marinade

    The Windheims are carnivores, no doubt. Cheers are often heard when I announce steak is for dinner. And, no matter if we’re grilling London Broil or skirt steak for fajitas, […]

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  • I happened upon this salad at a potluck in the park. I was immediately drawn to its beauty. And, then, after digging deeper, I found that it was the total […]

    Mexican Pepper Salad

    I happened upon this salad at a potluck in the park. I was immediately drawn to its beauty. And, then, after digging deeper, I found that it was the total […]

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