Category Archives: Weekly Meal Plans

I’ve really loved using the weekly CSA farm share from Lazy Creek Farm as the basis of my weekly menu.  It is forcing me to incorporate more veggies into our diet and eat healthier meals.  Here you can see what I … Continue reading →

After what felt like a whirlwind tour of the Laurel Highlands and Shenandoah Valley  ( which was actually a 3 week visit to see family), we have made it back safe and mostly sound to Oregon.  Seeing family and old … Continue reading →

This past Saturday was a HOT one here is Astoria.  We had to get out of our house because we don’t have air conditioning and the temperature inside was pushing 80 as the temps outside were climbing to nearly 90!  … Continue reading →

I was finally able to harvest some of the lettuces I planted in my garden for this weeks meals.  The leaf lettuce, sugar snap peas, and radishes are doing really well.  The kids were really excited when we got to … Continue reading →

I’m trying to stick with some simpler meals that are quick to make, grilled outside,  or can be thrown in the crock pot for a prep and forget dinner.  As the summer gets closer, it seems my life gets more … Continue reading →

So while waiting at the bus stop with one of my Coastie wife friends, it was brought up that some of my recipes are a little involved for the more novice cook or busy parent.  This week, I tried to … Continue reading →

I’d like to think that I am a pretty good cook and baker.  I hear from my family and friends that the food I make is delicious, so it must be true.  However, some days things just don’t turn out … Continue reading →