Tag : cooking

A visit to Spokane changed my perception completely. It has all the ingredients for an enjoyable vacation, no matter your age or interests.

I’m heading to Spokane to discover the delights of its “foodie” scene. For two days I literally will be “wined and dined” by Visit Spokane.

The Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference, better known as Travel & Words, was held in Seaside, Oregon on March 17-18, 2013.

Food photography workshop with Portland photographer, Chris Ryan

For me, the aroma of fresh basil epitomizes summer. I grow basil every year to make pesto, and preserve it to enjoy through the winter. 4 cups washed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup (2 oz.) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 chopped garlic cloves 2 Tbsp. pine nuts or chopped walnuts […]

My Chehalis golden apple tree produced only six apples this year—we must have had frost during blossom time—but that was enough to make a pie. Each year when the apples ripen I make one pie and turn the rest into applesauce. Luckily, I still have applesauce left from last year’s crop. Apple pie, that most […]