I think my first crush was on Little House on the Prairie

In my ongoing quest to live a life cobbled together with themes from Holly Hobbie and Little House on the Prairie, I tried my hand at making cheese this summer. Settle down. It’s not like I dug a cave in my backyard to house my smoked gouda or something. I began small. With ricotta. And tonight I tried it again. And at the same time, I had a loaf of homemade bread in the oven.

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More coming this week: making homemade ricotta, and the famous no-knead bread. So back-to-the-land lesbian, I know. Blame it on Laura Ingalls Wilder. Just don’t call me Half Pint.

Galettes are Gloriously Great and Good for Gays

So many options with the G word. But if you’re looking to do something glorious with all of that great summer fruit in season right now, a galette is the way to go. Read more

What’s the joke about lesbians and pie?

There’s a Pie-Off coming. And it’s going to be a face off. Or a Pie-off. Read more

Garden beginning to burst?

If your garden is beginning to burst with produce, or you can’t figure out what to do with all that great stuff from the farmer’s market, for god’s sake, learn how to make yourself some good pizza. Read more

Eating local

Summer is the perfect time to put your locality where your mouth is. Farmer’s markets, local growers and abundant produce make Portland a mecca for summer local eating. How are you eating local? Read more

Hunting the Perfect Summer Cocktail

Part of a series of creating tasty and gorgeous cocktails to enjoy during the sweet, sweet summer. This one is named after my partner: Sweet Adelita. Read more

Put some Red, White and Blue in your mouth this 4th of July

I’m dreaming of paletas this 4th of July. For me, the 4th always means food in red, white and blue. Last year? Blueberry and strawberry shortcake. Year before? Patriotic Jello. This year? Read more