It has been HOT in Portland. I’m not even kidding, I don’t remember the last day we had that was below 90°F. It feels like it’s been forever. When it’s that hot, the last thing I want to do is turn my oven on. As …

Back to baking this week because that is my one true love. I think the biggest reason I don’t have my cooking recipes on the blog is because when I cook, I never, ever measure things. I honestly just throw things together and hope it …

Risotto is pretty much hands-down my favourite thing. It’s creamy, it’s comforting, and you can basically throw anything in it and it’ll taste delicious. Usually, it’s thought of as an autumn/winter dish because of it’s warm, comforting qualities, but I’m here today to tell you …

Is there a better summer dessert than strawberry shortcake? I don’t think so. And this shortcake recipe, adapted from one I found in the New York Times, is a total winner. I’m talking buttery, flaky shortcake, sandwiched between homemade whipped cream and the freshest, most …

Let’s start with this. Oregon berries are the best berries. For the last few years my friends and I have driven to Sauvie’s Island where we spend the day picking strawberries, marionberries, blueberries, raspberries and any other delicious berry they have. I’m a huge fan of …