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  • A Love Story and Duck?

    A Love Story and Duck?

    Let me start this sweet tale around a delicious recipe telling you who the love story is about. Let me introduce my baby brother Brandon and his lovely wife Ly. They were childhood friends that rediscovered that they made a great lifelong team. They have moved some distance to Michigan chasing careers, far away from Read more

  • Freezer Pesto

    Freezer Pesto

    2 cups chopped packed fresh basil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 1/2 cup walnuts Pinch salt and black pepper Blend to desired consistency. freeze in ice cube trays moving to airtight containers after frozen. Keeps3-5 months. Great to thaw on a plate for bread dipping. Add a cube or two to Read more

  • Basil Jelly… have you ever?

    Basil Jelly… have you ever?

    So when the basil record crop came in I had to find some extra options. This was a simple recipe that packs a wonderful flavorful punch. Simple four ingredients 2 cups tightly packed basil leaves chopped 4 cups water. 5 cups sugar. 1 packet surejel Three drops green food coloring Bring chopped basil and water Read more

  • Oh Basil!

    Oh Basil!

    This summer growing has been amazing in Oregon. Climate or me having a bit mire time to nurture. Either way I found myself with record crop of sweet basil. Keeping the blossoms pruned off – it has grown beautifully. Ive got several basil recipes to share. A sweet for savory basil jelly. Freezer basil pesto Read more

  • Lil’ Chick on the BBQ with sweet espresso glaze

    Lil’ Chick on the BBQ with sweet espresso glaze

    What a fun twist to just chicken…. make up cute little Cornish game hens on the BBQ.  My oldest sister taught me the fun of the tiny chicken that packs a great flavor and easy to prep.  They come in all sizes… tonight I had two rather large birds so I cleaned and halved them Read more

  • Sweet Espresso BBQ Sauce

    Sweet Espresso BBQ Sauce

      This is a simple easy throw together that makes the best glaze for chicken, pork and fish on the grille.  You get a thin basting sauce that creates a fantastic glaze on the grill and deep rich flavors shine through. 1/2 cup jared BBQ sause 1 shot straight espresso Mix well and use as Read more

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