Portland is always a great destination for me. It’s gorgeous here this time of year (I’ll post pictures soon), and it’s home to some places I love to shop, like Pendelton and Columbia. Of course there are always important food related things to do! We got to try liege waffles at a great little spot,…
Tag: soup
Picante Chili
I’m determined to use my pressure cooker more this year, because it just makes sense. Last night I had this delicious supper done with little effort, or clean up. There’s not much liquid in this version, so if you want liquid, add a cup of water or stock. And, of course, you could make it…
Green Chili
We had a small get together the other night and had a baked potato bar. It’s hard to beat great toppings for a good baked potato. I decided to make green chili instead of regular chili, as one of the toppings. Typically, I’d use pork, but I had a ground beef, ground deer, ground bacon…
Mushroom Spinach Soup
When I made the Vegetable Tower the other day, I had leftover fillings. A lot of our leftovers reappear as soup, and this one is delicious and simple to make. I decided to top it with cheese, basil, bacon, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It only made one serving, so don’t tell…
To Brie or Not To Brie
If I tell you I went a little crazy buying brie, I’m sure it wouldn’t surprise you. Of course, then the issue is what to do with all of it. Brie is not a regular item in our house, but it’s great for a change. Just a few words about brie, in case you’re not…