Tag Archives: fall

Persimmon & Tangerine Salad

Posted on December 27, 2017 by HelenFern

I love the fuji persimmon – the ones with the flat bottom that you eat skin and all. Sadly, their season is short. But there are still a few out there and here is a great way to use them!

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #116

Posted on October 1, 2017 by HelenFern

Fall is into full swing – the weather is cooling off and soups are finding their way to the table.  With so many things to do these days, you still have to ask the question…  Here is a collection of … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday link up #115

Posted on September 24, 2017 by HelenFern

It’s been a long and busy week that ended in a far too short mini vacation.  Although it’s fun to get away, it was wonderful to be home.  And then, the question…  Here is a collection of fabulous recipes!  A … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Soup – A Hearty Fall Meal

Posted on September 22, 2017 by HelenFern

Cabbage is one of those local crops that loves the cold weather.  It’s fairly easy to get right now.  I love to make soup that brings back childhood memories. When I was about 8 years old, we had some friends in our … Continue reading →

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Warming Fall Food Doesn’t Have To Be Unhealthy

Posted on September 19, 2017 by HelenFern

It always seems easier to eat a healthy, seemingly balanced, diet in the warm weather; summer tends to be full of grilled meats fresh off the BBQ, salads, and fruit smoothies.  The cravings for sugary food and heavy carbs tend … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – Gluten Free

Posted on September 18, 2017 by HelenFern

Yep – it’s pumpkin season and these delicious muffins are gluten free! First you need to cook the fresh, sweet, sugar pumpkin – click here for directions– and then you bake the muffins. Or you can use some of the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin – An Easy Way to Cook

Posted on September 13, 2017 by HelenFern

Pumpkin!  I’m seeing them popping up in the grocery stores already – but that’s OK with me!  We love to eat them – especially the sugar (or pie) pumpkins!  You can to use them in pies or other recipes or … Continue reading →

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Homemade Salted Carmel & Apples

Posted on August 29, 2017 by HelenFern

  Apples are about to come into full season here in Oregon.  I love salted caramel and I love it with apples.  Here is an easy way to make your own sweet dipping sauce!

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Beets and Beet Greens – A Perfect Pair in One Dish

Posted on July 21, 2017 by HelenFern

Farmer’s Market had some gorgeous beets!  I bought a bunch with golden, red, and chioggia. Brought them home and  cooked them right up! Here’s the recipe….

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Fig Collection – Celebrate National Fig Week!

Posted on November 4, 2016 by HelenFern

The first week of November is National Fig week!  We’ve been celebrating all week with some great recipes!  So here they are, all together – Give them a try!  You won’t be sorry!

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