Linzer Cookies

Linzer Cookies

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the house just didn’t feel right without some sweets around. These Linzer cookies are delicious, and to be honest very easy to switch…

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Beet Pasta with Ricotta

Beet Pasta with Ricotta

This pasta is definitely a showstopper, getting its amazing color from pureed roasted beets. I love cooking with root vegetables in winter when the cold has everyone craving a hearty…

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Snowshoeing Trillium Lake

Snowshoeing Trillium Lake

We finally dusted off our snowshoes and headed up to Mt Hood for a fun morning of snowshoeing. It had been years since we had gone, having spent the last…

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Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup

Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup

I love this soup throughout late autumn and winter. The roasted root vegetables are hearty and comforting, but since there’s no cream added to this soup, it’s still light and…

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Beach Getaway

Beach Getaway

A weekend at the beach in the Northwest is a little different than when we lived in North Carolina, but is still perfect in its own right. We set out…

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