Tag Archives: winter

10 Hearty Winter Soups!

Posted on December 27, 2021 by HelenFern

I live in the upper Willamette Valley. The part I live in is often referred to as the banana belt. When it snows we rarely get any. But it’s been COLD since the day after Christmas. We got a couple … Continue reading →

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Rustic Potato Soup

Posted on January 7, 2021 by HelenFern

I love fall and winter because it’s soup season. Who doesn’t find a warm bowl of soup satisfying and comforting? This rustic soup is packed with creamy potatoes, spicy sausage and delicious vegetables. It doesn’t take long to prepare either … Continue reading →

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Persimmon & Tangerine Salad

Posted on December 27, 2017 by HelenFern

I love the fuji persimmon – the ones with the flat bottom that you eat skin and all. Sadly, their season is short. But there are still a few out there and here is a great way to use them!

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Solstice Glögg – A Yule Tradition

Posted on December 21, 2017 by HelenFern

The Winter Solstice is the longest night and shortest day of the year and it happens at the same moment for everyone on earth. It’s when the sun reaches its farthest point south it has been the entire year and … Continue reading →

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Hot Drink And Treat Combinations For Winter

Posted on November 16, 2017 by HelenFern

It’s that time of the year where we all want to climb into bed earlier.  When we get home from work, we instantly turn the heat up before anything.  The chill gets everywhere, into every nook and cranny.  Rather than … Continue reading →

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