Tag Archives: sweet

How to Eat Popcorn

Posted on January 20, 2021 by HelenFern

Yesterday as National Popcorn day! This post was scheduled to run at 6:20am – but I put in January 20 instead of the 19 – So this post is late. However… What is popcorn? Popcorn is one of America’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Fresh Blackberry Muffins – Bread of the Month!

Posted on August 12, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s blackberry season here in the Pacific Northwest – and we have a plethora of varietals! The Marion berry is the premier Oregon berry and it has a short season. It is a cross between the Chehalem and Olallie blackberries … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Blueberry Kuchen

Posted on July 21, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s been a great year for blueberries. I’ve made bread, frozen some, eaten them until I may turn into one!! And then I remembered Grandma’s Kuchen. Kuchen is the German word for cake and Grandma loved to bake. Breads, cakes … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Sopapillas

Posted on December 13, 2019 by HelenFern

New Mexico is home to the puffy little breads called sopapillas. A fried bread that has a pocket in the middle. Go anywhere in New Mexico and you’ll find sopapillas filled with meats or cheese or honey – a versatile … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Macarons

Posted on February 12, 2018 by HelenFern

Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday. It is the day of preparation for the fasting for Ash Wednesday (which is Valentine’s day this year). The foods eaten are rich and full of fat and eggs and dairy – … Continue reading →

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