Feed Me Portland!

Hey!  Want to know all the books I read in 2009?  Here ya go!JanuaryLisey's Story - Stephen KingThe Mist - Stephen KingNights in Rodanthe - Nicholas SparksThe Fiery Cross - Diana GabaldonThe Coma - Alex GarlandThe South Bea

Okay, this is the recipe I've been so excited about the last week.  This is the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, adapted from a New York Times recipe.  I got the idea from a salad I've eaten on the

I had given up blogging for the past year or so, since I moved away from Portland, into the boonies they call McMinnville.  There are few good restaurants here, and, considering my new job, even fewer opportunities to try new recipes at home.  However, we seem to have developed a routine where I have some time to

Who says "fix" dinner.  Like, "I am going to fix dinner".  Is it broken?  Why are you going to fix it?  You make dinner, or you prepare dinner.  Duh.

Long time no see!  I have moved to the town of McMinnville, Oregon.  I am no longer

 Baby, it's cold outside...actually, today it is 31*F, much warmer than the 14*F of a few days ago.  Still, the crispy weather just begs for something hot and slow-cooked in a flavorful braise.A few weeks ago we picked up a whole pork shoulder for about 11 bucks. I had a thought of making pulled pork,

I'm back from my honeymoon in Cancun and have lots of pictures. I'll get

Best Dishes or Meals of the month so far: Bechamel - topped lasagna (my own kitchen)Duck - the London GrillSeafood Dinner - Taste of Jakarta (my first Indonesian food!!!)Cabbage Chicken Salad - BambuzaBun Bo Hue - Chino SaigonBest Birthday Gift:iPhone - my fa

I am officially giving myself a break for the next 2 months while I finish planning the wedding and actually get myself married off. I may post now and then, but don't look for me back until October.Wish me luck!