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Month: April 2019

Pork and Wonton Rice Bowl

April 23, 2019April 20, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

I saw this recipe in Food Network Magazine and we had a pork tenderloin in the freezer that I was trying to use up, so I thought I would give this a try. Laura loves bean sprouts and with the cabbage and carrots, I thought it would be nice and healthy, with some extra texture … Continue reading Pork and Wonton Rice Bowl

Shortcakes

April 22, 2019April 20, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ 1 Comment

I grew up on Strawberry Shortcakes, but they were never all that enjoyable. My Mom always bought those spongy little cups, filled them with Strawberries, and topped the whole thing with copious amounts of Reddi Whip. Today I baked my own Shortcakes, they're easy and absolutely delicious. They're not too sweet, not too dry, and … Continue reading Shortcakes

A Walk in the Woods

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

James came down from Portland and stayed with us for several days. We did a lot of great cooking (remember James is a professional Chef) eating, and hiking.  One morning we walked the Oredson Todd Woods Trail, which is located just south of Ashland up in the hills. We added parts of White Rabbit, March … Continue reading A Walk in the Woods

The Twisted Cork – Grants Pass OR

April 20, 2019April 18, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

On a recommendation from new friends Philip and Nancy, we took the short and beautiful drive up to Grants Pass to have lunch at the Twisted Cork. The establishment can be described as a high-end wine bistro, with a large selection of local wines, along with lighter fare such as salads, sandwiches, pasta, etc. The … Continue reading The Twisted Cork – Grants Pass OR

Enchiladas Suizas

April 19, 2019April 17, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Made this last night. It was perfect with the pickled jalapenos and carrots I made the other day. Enchiladas Suizas Ingredients: 5 tomatillos 1 serrano 1/2 white onion 2 garlic cloves 10 sprigs cilantro (10 to 12) 1 poblano 1 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup heavy cream 8 corn tortillas 1 large chicken breast 2 … Continue reading Enchiladas Suizas

Picked Jalapenos and Carrots

April 18, 2019April 16, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ 2 Comments

We had a meal at a local taqueria the other day and along with our tacos, we were served some pickled jalapenos and carrots. They really made the meal and were complementary to the food. So I thought I would try making them at home. I found a recipe that seemed to be authentic from … Continue reading Picked Jalapenos and Carrots

The Butcher Shop, Eagle Point OR

April 17, 2019April 15, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ 2 Comments

Eagle Point is quite a ways away from us and we usually don't get up there often, but we are members of the "Rogue Walker's Club" which meets every other Saturday and walks in different areas in the Rogue Valley. Last Saturday we walked in Old Eagle Point. The couple we walked with, Philip and … Continue reading The Butcher Shop, Eagle Point OR

Colorado Springs Salad

April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Long ago when Laura and I lived in Colorado Springs there was a restaurant on the corner of Boulder and Tejon streets. It looked like the building was originally a laundry or something. It had brick walls and timber beams inside. It was kind of a health-food oriented place, which was new for the time. … Continue reading Colorado Springs Salad

Bread Machine Onion Bagels

April 15, 2019April 13, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

We have not been able to find good onion bagels around here for some reason. When we get them they just don't seem "oniony" enough and usually too sweet. I determined yesterday that I was going to attempt to make my own. They turned out great (not the prettiest bagels I have ever seen, but … Continue reading Bread Machine Onion Bagels

Pasta with Mushrooms and Broccoli

April 14, 2019April 10, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ 2 Comments

Scrounging in the 'fridge last night trying to use up left-over food, there were some mushrooms left-over from the Hot and Sour Soup I had made a while back. Also some baby broccoli from a pasta and broccoli dish. I searched the inter-web and found a recipe from NYT Cooking that sounded good, but in … Continue reading Pasta with Mushrooms and Broccoli

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