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Bruschetta
After whipping up some wonderful french baguettes, I threw together a bruschetta for a snack. (Yes, I’m kidding! Baguettes take a long time! They were eaten much more quickly than they were created.:)) But the bruschetta snack was quick & easy, and so good – let’s just say, there are... more
Read moreFruit & Vegetable Pulp Crackers
Last week I started a Apple Raspberry Wine. Rather than discarding the pulp afterward, I decided to use it. Whenever I juice or make a mash I am left with a portion of fruit or vegetable pulp that normally is thrown away. I have occasionally added it to cakes or... more
Read moreSD Blueberry Poppy Seed Pancakes
The weather has made for the strangest winter this year in the Columbia Valley. Today was a balmy 10 degrees, warm, bright and sunny – and it’s still January! I took the opportunity to do a bit of yard work. Discovering my Lilies had optimistically sprouted 2 vibrant green inches... more
Read moreAvocado Chicken & Salad
Amazingly tasty, this meal was simple and healthy. A dressing – for the chicken – was made by mixing: 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/4 of an avocado 1 tbsp. sriracha sauce freshly cracked black pepper The avocado was broken down to blend with the dressing. This was left in the... more
Read moreHam, Onion, Spinach & Mushroom Pita Pockets
Todays lunch. Homemade ham, onion, spinach and mushroom pita pizza pockets. Just open a piece of pita bread along the edge 1/2 way around the pita, spread pizza sauce inside on one side (in the uncut half of pita), add spices, fillings and mozzarella. I used sliced ham from the... more
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