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  • Sad, sad, sad. On many levels, my Akebia story is sad. Well, okay, it’s not THAT sad. Just a little pathetic. So let’s rewind. Brian came into the kitchen recently […]

    The Akebia Tragedy

    Sad, sad, sad. On many levels, my Akebia story is sad. Well, okay, it’s not THAT sad. Just a little pathetic. So let’s rewind. Brian came into the kitchen recently […]

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  • Pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin shakes, pumpkin _____? Pumpkin cocktails? Uh-huh. Inspired by a Pumpkin Mudslide recipe that was just “okay,” I went a mixing and created basically […]

    Pumpkin Spice Over Ice

    Pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin shakes, pumpkin _____? Pumpkin cocktails? Uh-huh. Inspired by a Pumpkin Mudslide recipe that was just “okay,” I went a mixing and created basically […]

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  • A collision of three fortunate events recently occurred. First, we were hosting the Oregon Duck football game party. Second, my sister-in-law delivered half of a grass-fed cow to my freezer. […]

    Crockpot: Beef Barbacoa (aka Shredded Beef Tacos)

    A collision of three fortunate events recently occurred. First, we were hosting the Oregon Duck football game party. Second, my sister-in-law delivered half of a grass-fed cow to my freezer. […]

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  • This is a whole-new, grown-up tuna noodle casserole for me. I’ve have a long-standing favorite recipe from an ancient Betty Crocker cookbook. It has the celery and the onion and […]

    Tuna Artichoke Casserole

    This is a whole-new, grown-up tuna noodle casserole for me. I’ve have a long-standing favorite recipe from an ancient Betty Crocker cookbook. It has the celery and the onion and […]

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  • What time is it when your sister-in-law delivers half a cow to your freezer? Um, time to get moooo-ving and find those favorite beef recipes? Well, Angie’s BBQ Meatballs is […]

    Angie’s BBQ Meatballs

    What time is it when your sister-in-law delivers half a cow to your freezer? Um, time to get moooo-ving and find those favorite beef recipes? Well, Angie’s BBQ Meatballs is […]

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  • Fall. Leaves start to glow red, orange and yellow. The sun fades earlier each passing day. My cravings shift from watermelon and tomatoes to cinnamon, brown sugar and crisp apples. […]

    Fall Pork Chops

    Fall. Leaves start to glow red, orange and yellow. The sun fades earlier each passing day. My cravings shift from watermelon and tomatoes to cinnamon, brown sugar and crisp apples. […]

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  • Jubelale – a festive winter ale So, so true. I’ve waited impatiently all year to find Deschutes Brewery’s Jubelale at the stores. I’m so happy to report that it’s here, […]

    Winter Ale Chili in the Crockpot

    Jubelale – a festive winter ale So, so true. I’ve waited impatiently all year to find Deschutes Brewery’s Jubelale at the stores. I’m so happy to report that it’s here, […]

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  • Me: “Hey, Sam, what should I make for the Duck game?” Sam: “Fondue!” Me: “Hey, Sam, what should I make when Grandma and Grandpa come over?” Sam: “Fondue!” Me: “Hey, […]

    Easy Cheesy Parmesan Fondue

    Me: “Hey, Sam, what should I make for the Duck game?” Sam: “Fondue!” Me: “Hey, Sam, what should I make when Grandma and Grandpa come over?” Sam: “Fondue!” Me: “Hey, […]

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  • Crockpots rock. After an afternoon of running kids to and from chilly, rainy practices, it’s absolutely wonderful to come home to the smell of a hot meal that’s already done. […]

    Crockpot: Angie’s Turkey Taco Soup

    Crockpots rock. After an afternoon of running kids to and from chilly, rainy practices, it’s absolutely wonderful to come home to the smell of a hot meal that’s already done. […]

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  • Let’s talk seasonings. Most recipes I come across are painfully shy on seasonings. As I read over the ingredients I’m almost always thinking, “Well, first I’ll need to double that […]

    Beef Roast with Rosemary-Tomato Sauce

    Let’s talk seasonings. Most recipes I come across are painfully shy on seasonings. As I read over the ingredients I’m almost always thinking, “Well, first I’ll need to double that […]

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