Caramel Banana Hazelnut Pie

Caramel Banana Hazelnut Pie

I recently gathered a bunch of hazelnuts from the farm just down the road which inspired this dreamy caramely banana hazelnut pie.  I love the toasty crunch of the hazelnuts paired with the sweet softness of the banana and caramel.  If there were ever a pie that was...
Goodbye, Happy Home

Goodbye, Happy Home

What a month it’s been!  We sold our home and are settling into a temporary house while we wait for our dream home to be completed.  It all happened so quickly that I’m still waiting to catch my breath.  And am still mourning. I’m so deeply going to...
Sour Plum Jam

Sour Plum Jam

I really love jam making time, and watching the pantry shelves fill up with jewel-like jars of sweetness.  My Sour Plum Jam recipe is one of my favorites because it’s not overly sweet, as most jams are, and its uses are really versatile. It’s also a great...
All About Portuguese Sausage, Linguica

All About Portuguese Sausage, Linguica

When I talk about the Portuguese sausage, Linguica, I’m always surprised at the number of people who haven’t heard of it. For me, it’s the most delicious (and my favorite!) sausage that exists. Being Portuguese, I grew up eating Linguica and try to...
The Moore Turner Heritage Gardens

The Moore Turner Heritage Gardens

Our home city of Spokane, Washington is filled with some of the most beautiful public parks. The Moore Turner Heritage Gardens are a bit of an unknown gem here and a favorite place for us to take a summer stroll. Colin will tell you Spokane is wonderful because the...