Welcoming a new year with Aloha
Aloha means many things, from “love” to both “hello” and “goodbye.” In many ways, aloha seems like the perfect word to use on the first day of the new year, as we look optimistically ahead to the...
View ArticleWarm Winter Cocktails {recipe roundup}
I never thought I’d say this, but a cocktail just isn’t going to cut it this weekend. A cold cocktail, anyway. Hot bevys are a whole different story. They warm you up from the inside out, and feel...
View ArticleConversation Heart Cookies
A few years ago I made my first batch of Conversation Heart Cookies. Because, even though I try to every year, I really don’t like the taste of Conversation Heart Candies. So I made a...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Roundup
Last week Sam’s grandma passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A few days later, the snow started falling in Portland. And it hasn’t stopped. So while Portland experiences “snowpocolypse”...
View ArticleLucky Charms Treats
One of my favorite things about food is that it can instantly transport you to a different place or time. When I drink a tropical cocktail, I can close my eyes and nearly feel the Hawaiian sunshine –...
View ArticleShamrock Smoothie
I’ve spent way too much time on Pinterest this week. Besides feeling like I need to redecorate our bedroom, organize the kitchen shelves and buy a new Spring wardrobe – I was also bombarded with...
View ArticlePatriotic Must-Haves
Get out your finest red, white, and blue gear, people! We’ve got Memorial Day AND 4th of July right around the corner. Which means, summa summa summa time is almost here too. Technically summer...
View Article4th of July Recipe Roundup
Got any plans for the July 4th weekend? If you’re anything like me, the weekend is going to revolve around food, friends – and miraculously, sunshine. Looks like Oregon finally got the memo about...
View ArticleFrozen Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Pie
In case you’ve been stuck under a rock – or, on a rock, in my case, it’s officially pumpkin season. And even though I get caught up in the excitement every year when the season rolls around, I’m...
View ArticlePumpkin Butter Mochi
After my pumpkin-season rant last week, I’m suuuper excited to share some good news: I found the queen of pumpkin recipes. As in, the end-all-be-all, look no further-type recipe: Pumpkin Butter Mochi....
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