The Joys of Julie & Julia, and Oregon
My partner and co-author of this blog, Charles Price, and I last weekend joined the throngs of Baby Boomers at the theater to watch Julie & Julia and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Of course,...
View ArticleHard Work, but Worth the Effort — Periwinkles
When you get adventurous with food, sometimes you just want to drag your friends along, whether or not they know what they’re getting into. Lately I’ve been having this craving for something from my...
View ArticleDuck Legs Braised in Pinot Noir with Roasted Pears and Cipollini Onions
"Tonight: Pinot Noir Braised Duck Legs with Roasted Pears and Onions" I wrote in my status quote on Facebook. Friends as far away as Texas declared they could be here by dinner time. Jane Owen, oboist...
View ArticleTrout Meunière — An Oregonian’s Ode to La Belle France and Julia Child
I thought about our trip to Paris last weekend when Charles and I were fishing at Mt. Hebo Lake and Charles was reeling in his first 12-inch rainbow trout. It wasn't that the fishing adventure reminded...
View ArticleBaked Flounder with Black Trumpet Mushroom Beurre Blanc Sauce
In a scene in the movie Julie & Julia , the actress playing Julia Child, Meryl Streep, describes to her visiting sister how white wine and vinegar are reduced and massive quantities of butter are...
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