Tag Archives: summer

Freezing Corn

Posted on September 2, 2020 by HelenFern

Wow – it’s corn season already! We have a guy that comes around with a pick-up truck full of the stuff, honking like an ice cream truck! He sells it five ears for a dollar and I bought a lot! … Continue reading →

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Sausage Pizza Burger

Posted on August 18, 2020 by HelenFern

The weather has been so hot, neither of us have been particularly hungry or interested in cooking. And turn the oven on? Not a chance! But I’m craving some pizza!! Well, then I got an idea! A new take on … Continue reading →

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Fresh Blackberry Muffins – Bread of the Month!

Posted on August 12, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s blackberry season here in the Pacific Northwest – and we have a plethora of varietals! The Marion berry is the premier Oregon berry and it has a short season. It is a cross between the Chehalem and Olallie blackberries … Continue reading →

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It’s National Cherry Popsicle Day!

Posted on August 26, 2019 by HelenFern

Cherry Popsicle. I remember always wanting the red one. It was sweet and cool and delicious. Well did you know there is a day to celebrate this wonder? The origin of the popsicle goes back to the early 1900s. An … Continue reading →

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Peach Ice Cream Day – No Churn Peach Ice Cream

Posted on July 17, 2019 by HelenFern

It’s National Peach Ice Cream Day! Ah, the quintessential summer fruit. The peach. Originally from China, was brought to the Americas in the 16th century by Spanish explorers. This sweet gem is the the second biggest fruit crop in the … Continue reading →

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