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On the hunt for mid-century modern

My sister and I are big thrifters, especially when it comes to mid-century architectural furniture.  We’re always on the lookout for Danish-modern pieces from the 1960′s, and the Pacific coast is our...

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Easy slow-cooker applesauce

This is the season for fresh apples.  We keep a big bowl of fresh apples on the kitchen counter, where they’re always ready for breakfast or a quick snack.  If the apples sit too long and become a...

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Kielbasa with apples and sauerkraut

The weather is getting colder, and it seems the perfect time for fall foods like apples, smoked sausages, and sauerkraut.  With the recent heavy rains in Oregon, this dish seemed like an obvious...

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Hot and spicy curry with edamame

The weather lately has been cold, windy, and rainy…perfect for snuggling up with a blanket on the couch. Not sure what to make for dinner, I finally settled on a spicy Indian curry.  This warming dish...

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Pumpkin muffins for your workplace

Here in Oregon, I have an appreciative audience for my cooking experiments.  That’s not to say that people aren’t appreciative in Texas.  However, I’ve never been in an environment where 24 muffins...

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Where’s my leather skirt?

There’s a lady in my building who wears the cutest clothes.  Today, she came to the office in a black leather skirt, which reminded me that I TOO HAVE A LEATHER SKIRT, which has mysteriously...

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Pinto beans with noodles and cheese

On Friday, I attended an event where there were leftovers…lots of leftovers.  I was lucky to escape with the leftover cooked pinto beans.  I’m not complaining; I love pinto beans.  It’s just that I...

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What to do with a 5-pound zucchini?

Have you ever received a 5-pound zucchini as a gift?  It just happened to me.  Dave and I actually like zucchini.  But 5-pounds all at once is a little difficult.  It’s way more than can be consumed in...

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Deviled ham spread: A favorite with “menfolk”

Last weekend, I found a vintage cookbook from the 1970′s.  It’s from a Junior League in Alabama, and the recipes are marvelous.  It’s fun seeing what people ate back then, but I especially like the...

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On the road again…just can’t wait to get on the road again

Hey folks…for the last year, we’ve been living in two different places.  I (Libby) has been in Eugene, Oregon, and Dave has been in Texas.  It has been tough.  We tried to make it work, but we missed...

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