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Ashland Sneak Preview Interview

I had a cool opportunity recently, to participate in an interview about this blog in one of the best local newspapers here in Ashland, the Sneak Preview. The following is the article that was just released. I was completely nervous, … Continue reading

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Panko Breaded Baked Tofu

I watched a rerun of America’s Worst Cooks the other night. Don’t hold a grudge. We don’t have TV so I’m limited to Hulu cooking shows and Netflix movies. AWC seemed like an okay decision at 11:30, post wine-consumption. The … Continue reading

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Veggie Marinara Pasta Bake

Rarely does pasta sound unappealing to me. I’m pretty sure I’ve said that before. My go-to recipe is creamy, heavy on the basil and garlic. This isn’t that recipe. This one’s slightly chunky, not at all creamy, but also a … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice

A couple summers ago, Craig and I met up with his dad and stepmother in Atlanta, Georgia. From there we traveled through Alabama and Mississippi, into Louisiana, en route to Texas, before Craig and I headed back to Oregon. Not … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash Lasagna

My husband is the burrito king. I don’t know how, but he has burrito-truck/authentic taqueria radar. We can be driving down the freeway or through a town we’ve never been to, and somehow he manages to find the best burritos. … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmesan with Homemade Creamy Garlic Basil Marinara

Although there are days where a simple, easy, quick meal is appealing, the truth is most times I prefer cooking something that takes a bit of time, a little bit of time management and planning. Meals that come in steps. … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Chicken and Herbed Dumplings

I don’t think I’ve ever had non-vegetarian chicken and dumplings. Don’t let that run you off from trying this recipe. Please. I scoured the inter-nets for quite some time, searching for the best chicken ‘n dumplins recipes. I knew seitan … Continue reading

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Easy Chicken-Style Seitan (Wheat Meat)

Don’t be scared. What is this plate of spongy looking stuff?! Why is it on your food blog?! I know. It’s a little freaky looking. It’s seitan: a vegetarian “meat” product, made from the proteins (gluten) of wheat. I told … Continue reading

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Everything But the What? Hearty Vegetable Soup

The last few days have been gray, rainy, cold, and overall — my favorite type of January Northwest weather. I don’t think I’ll ever grow old of enjoying rain pouring down the streets, wind knocking at the front door, or … Continue reading

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Bean and Cheese Pupusas

While driving home from Portland, down I-5 about a year and a half ago in torrential rain, we stopped in a little town called Wolf Creek (about an hour north of Ashland). Initially we stopped for gas. However, that’s not … Continue reading

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