Tag : food

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 […]

When you think of places to sample the world’s finest chocolate, one might think of Switzerland, Belgium or France.  It’s unlikely anyone would suggest Portland, Oregon. Surprisingly, you can take a “world tour” of chocolate tasting all within a ten block radius of downtown Portland. The Chocolate Decadence tour, offered by the Portland Walking Tours […]

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 […]