Blue Heron Sourdough Rye

Blue Heron Sourdough Rye

This is the bread I bought in the Olympia Farmers Market with the Flying Pig over it, to honor my father. Rubens were made with this true Eastcoast style rye bread. Delectable, with true bite, tender bubbles dancing through the dough, subtle scents of rye notes, and...
Oly Kraut! Plus Ruben Making

Oly Kraut! Plus Ruben Making

This past weekend, I spent with friends I’ve known a long, long time. One from college days and another from young adulthood. We met in Olympia, the Capitol of Washington State. Under the flying pig, the Olympia Farmers Market was abloom with crowds.  Everything...
Oysters Disappoint at the 42nd Street Cafe in Seaview Washington

Oysters Disappoint at the 42nd Street Cafe in Seaview Washington

The pan fried oysters I had for lunch at the 42nd Street Cafe today were soggy. The coleslaw was dull without the fragrant vinegarette usually mixed among the green and purple cabbage, carrot threads, and bits of onion. I ate there six months ago and my oysters were...
Black and White Burritos

Black and White Burritos

Black and White Burritos        Makes twelve       Bake 350F.  1 cup white organic quinoa*, cooked 1 can organic black beans 1 can organic cannellini beans 1 tsp. marjoram ½ tsp. oregano 1 tsp. coriander 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder ¼ tsp. dry yellow mustard 3...
Steel Cut Oats Pudding Porridge

Steel Cut Oats Pudding Porridge

Steel Cut Oats Pudding Porridge is a delicious, healthy, protein rich, hot breakfast cereal mimicking riced pudding with it’s it nutty, chewy oat pieces and stewed fruit sweetness. Make ahead in big batches and heat individual portions in the microwave for a fast,...