Monthly Archives: November 2020

S’Mores Cocoa

Posted on November 19, 2020 by HelenFern

Seems it’s always National something day! Well, today is no different. Today is National Camp Day.  What? Camp day in the middle of November? Yep. A day set aside to celebrate camping. And not just camping, but those camps we … Continue reading →

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National Bread Day

Posted on November 17, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s National Homemade Bread day! Who can resist the smell of bread baking in the oven. The aroma permeates the entire house trigging salivation and rumbly stomachs. And then comes that warm, satisfying and taste bud bursting flavor of that … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #289

Posted on November 15, 2020 by HelenFern

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Here in Oregon we won’t be spending it with family. We’ll be hanging out just the two of us due to a sharp rise in the Corona virus. But we’ll make the best of it … Continue reading →

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It’s National Pickle Day!

Posted on November 14, 2020 by HelenFern

Today is National Pickle Day, a day to celebrate those brined wonders we all love to eat! It was created in 1949 and encouraged by the Pickle Packers Association. The term, pickle, is from the Dutch word for brine – … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Bread with Olives – Bread of the Month

Posted on November 11, 2020 by HelenFern

We eat a lot of bread, especially sourdough. The funny thing about sourdough is that it tastes different depending on where the starter grows. The tanginess comes from both lactic and acetic acids, the latter of the two being the … Continue reading →

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