A Quick Look at Christmas and Heading to Oregon
We’ve been so busy that though I’ve created lots of wintry recipes and taken lots of photos, I just haven’t had time to put a post together. Especially with all … Read more
Year: 2009
Video of Foodbuzz Food Blogger Festival and Day 3 Recap
Finally, the long awaited day 3 recap of the Foodbuzz Food Blogger Festival in San Francisco. I had been waiting until I finished the video to post it and then … Read more
Winner of the Steamy Kitchen Cookbook
Congratulations to Liz! Liz – Meal Makeover Mom December 7th, 2009 at 9:05 amI love Asian cooking but it’s the one cuisine I’m not so comfy with. There’s a new … Read more
Winner of Our 2009 Gingerbread Contest and How to Make a Gingerbread Train
If you need a gingerbread or frosting recipe, check out my post on our winning gingerbread chapel last year. We have an annual tradition with Eric’s family, a gingerbread contest, … Read more
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Local and Seasonal Cooking for a Christmas Party
For this month’s 24, 24, 24 event I proposed preparing food for a big party using ingredients that were locally produced, grown, and made. Some ingredients I used were ones … Read more
Gingerbread Competition Christmas 2009
It’s that time again, our annual Johnson Gingerbread Contest. Whether it’s houses, trains, chapels, ski lodges…we go to town with gingerbread, frosting, and candy. Last year’s competition was our first, … Read more
Pork Chops with Buttermilk Gravy
I haven’t had a pork chop since I was a little girl. For years I thought I was allergic to pork, until my friend Elise suggested I try organic pork. … Read more
Persimmon Ginger Holiday Cookie
Holiday Cookies are a part of the Christmas season, they’re perfect for gifts, parties, or just to have on hand. These Persimmon and Ginger cookies are a special Christmas cookie … Read more