I’ve always dreamed of visiting the east coast during the change of seasons. The bright, vibrant colors and crisp autumn air appeal to all my senses. I can see the maple trees, brilliant red and gold, the covered bridges, and the baby blue sky. The contrast – the color – all of it – the…
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With the arrival of fall, I am turning more toward squashes and harvest produce for inspiration. More than I adore the bountiful harvest of fall – the winter squash and the apples galore, I revere my dear Alisa. Alisa at Paleo in PDX and I were introduced years ago during my brief stint in Portland. As…
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Artisanal Bread How can you go through an entire fall season without creating something in the pumpkin spice category? I can’t. And, I don’t think we can go very long without something in the form of chocolate in our house either. Yum! Add a touch of cinnamon, a dash of cloves,…
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How about pork chops for dinner? Fall has arrived, indeed, and it seems like the perfect season to sauté some kale and serve over rosemary salted and baked chops. Yum! Rosemary Lemon White Balsamic Pork 3 large pork chops 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided 2 tsp. rosemary salt, divided juice and zest of 1 lemon,…
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When searching for apple butter recipes, or seeking out homemade or artisan apple butter on the market shelves, the flavor profiles are pretty basic: cinnamon and apples. Maybe a few add a touch of cloves here and there ~ but there’s not much else. I suppose it’s hard to wrestle with or even mess with…
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Although pumpkin spice season officially begins in September, I quite enjoy the scent of cinnamon all year round. In fact, THAT spice smell, along with evergreen and rosemary, makes the holiday season especially sensational in my mind. It’s not just the family get togethers, friendly company, and gift giving that warms my heart, but it’s…
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Oh, it’s been a while. I’ve missed both the flavors of fall, as well as entertaining my creative hands. Transition has been tough, and I’m still in the midst of change…I have not yet emerged from the other side… Yet, I simply couldn’t resist. Meals have been simple and routine, as of late. In fact,…
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A few weeks ago I was approached by Redbook Magazine, asking for permission to highlight and publish one of my tasty fall recipes. You can imagine my response…”heck yes!” I simply could not contain my excitement. The email asked for high resolution images, so with much gusto, I whipped up the requested recipe and put…
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As I pondered over my favorite fall treats last week, I promised to compose a fabulous feast combining both figs and fennel. Both items are absolutely outstanding when fresh, and when coupled together, they are truly a knockout. The seedy sweet and juicy flesh of a fig invites the palate to enjoy the crisp and…
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Fall is absolutely my FAVORITE time of year. I love the crisp, cool air. I love the subdued and peaceful energy of the surrounding light. I relish in the comforting air temperature ~ short sleeves, long sleeves…shorts or long pants…it simply doesn’t matter! The sun shines, the leaves turn, and we settle in for the…
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