Tag Archives: autumn

Cabbage Soup – A Hearty Fall Meal

Posted on September 22, 2017 by HelenFern

Cabbage is one of those local crops that loves the cold weather.  It’s fairly easy to get right now.  I love to make soup that brings back childhood memories. When I was about 8 years old, we had some friends in our … Continue reading →

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Warming Fall Food Doesn’t Have To Be Unhealthy

Posted on September 19, 2017 by HelenFern

It always seems easier to eat a healthy, seemingly balanced, diet in the warm weather; summer tends to be full of grilled meats fresh off the BBQ, salads, and fruit smoothies.  The cravings for sugary food and heavy carbs tend … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – Gluten Free

Posted on September 18, 2017 by HelenFern

Yep – it’s pumpkin season and these delicious muffins are gluten free! First you need to cook the fresh, sweet, sugar pumpkin – click here for directions– and then you bake the muffins. Or you can use some of the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin – An Easy Way to Cook

Posted on September 13, 2017 by HelenFern

Pumpkin!  I’m seeing them popping up in the grocery stores already – but that’s OK with me!  We love to eat them – especially the sugar (or pie) pumpkins!  You can to use them in pies or other recipes or … Continue reading →

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Homemade Salted Carmel & Apples

Posted on August 29, 2017 by HelenFern

  Apples are about to come into full season here in Oregon.  I love salted caramel and I love it with apples.  Here is an easy way to make your own sweet dipping sauce!

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