My hubby and I love to do this sort of dinner when we have worked really hard in the garden and we just don’t feel like making a full meal. It is so satisfying though when you pair a glass of wine, some delicious sharp cheese, fruits, and vegetables with an olive bread. You can…
Amazing Blueberry Pie
This is not my original recipe, my husband found it online several years ago and it’s become a family favorite. We love to make it at Christmas and in the summer when berries are at their best. Blueberries are a great anti-inflammatory food, in fact, they are number 1 on the list of best inflammatory…
Cherry Soup
Did you know that eating just 8-10 cherries a day can help reduce inflammation? This is the first in a series of recipes that I will be posting to help you improve your overall health. I truly believe that food can be your medicine if carefully chosen and prepared correctly herbs and vegetables have the…
Sour Dough Whole Grain Bread
My husband loves fresh duck eggs, he prefers those over chicken eggs any day. The problem is duck eggs are $6.99 a dozen which can get pretty pricey if you’re buying them regularly. Also, they’re not always readily available in stores. So, I decided to find someone to barter with. It just so happens that…
Buddha Bowl
Bowls, Bowls everywhere, big beautiful bowls filled with grains and greens are all the rage right now. And for good reason, they fit the bill when you break down the nutrition, and if you choose the right ingredients they are flavorful and full of eye-appealing color. They generally contain an abundance of fresh greens, protein,…
Small Business Support
Hello Everyone, I am venturing into a new business where I help small businesses with all of that tedious stuff that they either do not know how to do or don’t want to do. Many times it’s a matter of not yet having the funds to hire a part-time assistant. That is where I can…
My Favorite Restaurant in Eugene, “Party Down Town”
I am never disappointed when I eat at Party Downtown. Eugenians are truly blessed to have such a wonderful locally centered and organic restaurant. When you walk in it is immediately apparent that this is not a pretentious place. The smells, a blend of browned butter, onions, garlic and fresh-baked bread tantalize the nostrils. The…
