Monthly Archives: February 2012
Emerald Valley Salsa: Go Local?
Since moving away from Oregon in about 2004 (to live in Savannah, GA then Pleasantville, NY, then Austin, TX), one of the local foods i have missed the most is Emerald Valley Salsa. Fresh ingredients, just the right amount of … Continue reading
The Yaquina Spin In
I sure had a blast spinning, knitting and selling some Nude Soap to the wonderful attendees of the Newport Spin-in last weekend. Spinning sure isn’t only an ‘ancient’ art form. We spinners filled the cafeteria of the Newport Middle School … Continue reading
It’s Avocado Season, Y’all
Quick! Run to the grocery store and stock up on in-season avocados! Those little gems full of “good” fat and lovely flavor are usually expeeeensive, but not so when in season. Watch for sales and prices under .75 cents a … Continue reading
Filed under Buy in Season, Eating, Veggies
I *heart* the Oregon Coast
I can’t help it: i like to shoot into the sun, especially when it’s setting over Ona Beach. I cannot express how happy I am to be back on the west coast. An ocean just isn’t as lovely without a … Continue reading
Filed under Travels
