Say KIMCHEE!!

The most rewarding part of what I do is being able to touch the lives of others.  I am continuously inspired and know for sure that I’ve reached someone else by the proportional blessings that I reap and feel.  The more you give, the more you get. Fairly recently I had the opportunity to speak…

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Vegan Cashew Ginger Slaw

We recently visited a local Korean joint in town for a “family” dinner – with the friends who we consider family. Happy Time. Although slaw is no where near a Korean favorite…it kind of is. It’s kinda like kimchee…cabbage – and with a hint of ginger, this salad is “da bomb.” Creamy cashews, sweet cabbage…

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Creamy Chive Risotto Balls with Chicken

One of my best friends growing up came from a Korean household. This meant that much of my time spent with her was spent enjoying a plethora of Korean cuisine. (No, I never did grow to enjoy the smell of kimchee). It also meant I created many a memory of scooping out the last of…

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K…What?

No, not beer.  It’s hard to believe that I live in the micro-brew capital of the world, and I’m not a beer drinker.  Beervana is actually one of the many official nicknames for Portland.  The spirited linguist in me must also share the fact that the word “beervana” is a portmanteau of “beer” and “nirvana.” …

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Roasted Butternut Almond-Chee

I do cherish good kimchee – Kimchee that’s not too sour and that does not overwhelm with garlic. Winter squash is a favorite – when the fall crop rolls around and the varieties abound, overflowing from the market bins, my stomach flutters just a little.  What a treat. AND, almond butter.  Oh, almond butter.  It’s…

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Ghee-Wiz

The last year has been a challenge.  As I investigated the synonyms for the word ‘challenge,’ in order to provide a more descriptive illustration of my intended conveyance, the results were less than appropriate.  I will just reiterate the fact that we have been filled with challenge – financial, relational, health, mental, spiritual, emotional, situational,…

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