Spring means that a lot of tasty fruits and vegetables are finally in season, including one of my favorites, rhubarb. Although I’m definitely a fan of the classic combination of rhubarb and strawberries, I also like the lesser-known pairing of rhubarb with lemon. Though lemon and rhubarb are both tart, there’s juuuust enough sugar in […]
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos
Until I made these tacos last week, it had been a while since I had actually cooked anything. First there was moving, then there was falling on stairs, then there was making myself sick by taking too many painkillers and drinking alcohol (obviously not smart, kids, don’t do it). And then the timing worked out […]
Blood Orange Bourbon Cocktail
Happy Friday! Actually it’s already Saturday here in Australia (the International Date Line does funny things), but that’s still time for a drink, right? This one features bourbon and blood oranges. It’s really simple but surprisingly delicious. Drink up! Blood Orange Bourbon 2 oz bourbon 3 oz blood orange juice (about 1 orange) 2 drops […]
Vegetarian Potato Soup
For about a week at a time this winter it got super cold in Portland. Not Polar Vortex cold, but cold enough for me to want to eat nothing but hot soup. Which is why I whipped up this hearty potato version. It definitely took the chill off and helped keep me toasty. Plus, it’s […]
Raspberry Grapefruit Sparkler Cocktail
Happy Friday! Right now I’m still in Perth, where it’s already Saturday afternoon. We’ve been enjoying the sunshine and marveling at the amazing Australian creatures, but before I left the US I made this delicious drink. It was an experiment, but it turned out so well that I thought I should share. Grapefruit Raspberry Sparkler […]
Spicy Chocolate Brownie Hearts
Blood Orange Sour
Sometimes when I’m out at a bar I’ll order a whiskey sour, and I’m usually disappointed because despite the name, it’s not sour at all. Depending on the bar, it’s actually pretty sweet. So I’ll warn you right off the bat that my version of this drink actually lives up to the name. If you […]
Giant Whiskey Cinnamon Roll Cake
Lately I’ve had a fierce craving for cinnamon rolls, which is weird because I can’t even remember the last time I had one. The heart stomach wants what it wants, though. I tried to resist, and then the other day I was at Ikea, and I figured I’d just give in and have one of […]
Hazelnut Beet Burgers
…Or, what I had for lunch today. And maybe dinner, too. But I’m getting ahead of myself. The origin of these burgers goes back to an event this summer organized by the Portland Mercury called Burger Week. For one week, a bunch of restaurants in town offered $5 burgers. For a vegetarian like me, that […]