Nourishing Recipes and Wellness Guides for your Mind, Body and Soul
Hello Avocado. How are you today? Are you ready to do your magic?
When I’m feeling a little lost, avocados always help me find my way back to myself (okay, yep, that’s a bit dramatic). But, this grounding and caring fruit fortifies me with so many amazing health benefits I don’t even know where to start. I know, I’m obsessed. Let’s just briefly discuss. …
One of the funniest sketches on the hit TV series “Portlandia” is when the two stereotypical Portlandians sit down at a restaurant to order a chicken for dinner, but interrogate the server on the the chicken’s LinkedIn profile before they are willing to even consider ordering it. Welcome to the locavore movement, Pacific Northwest-style.
Portland is the epicenter of the locavore movement, a place where your chef, cook, baker, barista, ice cream scooper, have hunted, gathered, farmed, foraged, and sourced the ingredients from within a 100 mile radius to produce the “artisanal” delight that you may be consuming after having carefully considered whether your conscience, moral compass and personal digestive system enzymes allow you to actually eat it.
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We’re expecting another little one in the family….and before you jump to conclusions, no it’s not me! This weekend we threw my sister and her husband a little baby showerbaration. They are very laid-back and unfussy, so we wanted the party to feel the same way. At a Tom Douglas Kitchen, in downtown Seattle, simple and rustic was the theme for the soiree, and these tarts were the hit of the night.
An easy and elegant appetizer to keep guests satisfied until the main event, this recipe is just the thing. Simple, pretty and delicious, with caramelized onions, apples and aged white cheddar atop a delicate puff pastry… The guests lingered for hours and these tarts were great even at the end of the night. Easy to make, and elegant to display, serve these o’dourves at your next spring soiree and they are certain to delight!
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