Our friend Dianne makes the best pies ever: delicate, flaky crusts and yummy fillings. Back in the day she taught baking to 4H girls and we’ve talked about her giving me a lesson sometime. Last weekend it all came together. She e-mailed copies of recipes to me so I could prep. The keys to flaky… Continue reading Apple Pie!
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Rowena Crest Trail
April 13, 2014 The past couple of Aprils we’ve headed out the Columbia Gorge to Mosier to have lunch at the Mosier Community Dinner which supports the local volunteer fire department. Mosier is a small town and this dinner at the local Grange hall has a small town feel. The locals make various salads and… Continue reading Rowena Crest Trail
Lemon Pie Dessert
We set up a game night date with our friends the McDonnells. We had a similar night at their house after Christmas where we got to eat some of Dianne’s delicious Christmas cookies. We went out for dinner at the Fireside Grill, which used to be a McMennimans and is much better after the change.… Continue reading Lemon Pie Dessert
June 8, 9 2013 Sunriver and Sisters
Back in February around my birthday Carla and I attended a fundraiser for Ride Connection, an organization that provides transportation for those in need. Our good friend Elaine Wells is the executive director there. Ride Connection is a fantastic organization and it’s very moving to hear people tell their stories of how Ride Connection helped… Continue reading June 8, 9 2013 Sunriver and Sisters
Ridgefield and Cathlamet
The second weekend of March brings the the Cathlamet crab and oyster feed as we did last year. We left at 10:30 and did a bit of hiking at the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge The Carty Unit is just a bit north of Ridgefield, Washington Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Not spring… Continue reading Ridgefield and Cathlamet
