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The Tailor

I WORKED AT THE PENDLETON FACTORY when I moved to Oregon. Every Friday, I’d wear a new outfit I sewed myself. I wanted to work as a designer, and I wanted to show my supervisor how good I am. I didn’t … Continue reading

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Asian Roasted Cornish Hens

Cornish Hen 2 mandarin 1 cup soy sauce Juice of 2 mandarins 2 cloves garlic, crushed or grated 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 lid full of Pike Place Herbs 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 knob of jalapeño Method: Add all … Continue reading

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Miso Soup

If you haven’t checked out the blog Becoming Betty, please do (especially if you love Trader Joe’s). Brenda reviews everything Trader Joes. Reading her miso broth review, I had to try it as it sounded perfect on these cold spring … Continue reading

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Name this dish

Tonight my spouse looked over my shoulder and asked “What’s for dinner? I stated “Noodles”. He just smiled at me politely. I imagine this is how the people at Food Network magazine, look each month and how they came up … Continue reading

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A lesson in Garlic Noodles

This summer my charges were often excited to go to the local farmers market. I thought it was so they could try new things, but I quickly learned it was because of the garlic lady. There was often a lady … Continue reading

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