Disclosure: This is a compensated post in collaboration with the Ashland Chamber of Commerce. As usual all opinions are my own. Thank you Ashland Chamber of Commerce for making NJB possible. Ashland Culinary Festival: Chef Interviews Part I The Ashland Culinary Festival is almost here, and I’ll be there as a judge for the competition! I am super excited to meet the chefs in person that will be competing for the Top Chef honor in the 8th…

25 Mother’s Day Recipe Ideas! We all need a bit of inspiration and help for special days. Mamas all over the world deserve something special. Looking past the flowers and chocolate, making her a beautiful meal is a great idea, super thoughtful, and you can make it as easy or more involved as you like! Brunch can have a variety of small bites, and appetizers, to a full brunch entree with dessert sides. I’m here if you have any…

It’s that time of year again, where you get to hear me be silly and talk about stretchy pants and soggy pie bottoms on the radio with Missy Maki. She is an amazing talk show host with a weekly show on KPAM 860, Sundays from 10am-12. This is the second year she has put this show together of local bloggers sharing recipes using local ingredients. Last year I shared an apple pie recipe, and a mashed yams recipe. After hearing so many people…

Let it be Fall. I realize I have been harping on Summer until the last drop. It’s only because I cherish those last moments of seasons, and I want to take advantage of those last moments each season has to offer. Fall tomatoes, fall peaches, peppers, and hints of the newly arriving season creeping in on us. I wish to cherish that, avoiding the take for granted ordeal. So I pause and then I make soup. Although there are peaches on our…

Just in case you were wondering, the Northwest is awesome and full of amazing produce, farmers, and all things food. That is why we are bringing you to The Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup. A few of my fellow Portland area bloggers and I were asked to join in a radio talk show this Sunday from nine to eleven morning on KPAM 860, hosted by Missy Maki Simple Kitchen. She has put this together so we can share our tips and tricks to…

It’s here, there is no denying it. The holidays. Have you made your list and checked it a billion times? I am a major list checker, so it’s been checked a billion and a half times, I won’t deny that part. As I said earlier this week, I do take a step back though, making sure I enjoy the ride as much as I check my to do lists. It’s a bit lower key this year for us, not as many family members will be here. We are having…

My classic cornbread recipe with a smoky spicy twist! This Chipotle Honey Cornbread is savory with a touch of spicy and sweet. Perfect as a treat with a drizzle of honey or with your favorite chili and soup! Making cornbread is so easy and quick there really is no reason to buy the box kind that full of weird ingredients and tastes nothing like a freshly made batch. This recipe comes together in minutes and bakes away filling your house with…