by Sarah Lemon | Dec 20, 2024 | Recipes, Holidays, Winter
My grandmother was the queen of Christmas. “Elf” might be a more fitting title, given her diminutive stature. But my grandma didn’t discreetly execute anyone else’s holiday plan. She orchestrated the whole show — with sights, smells and tastes to ensure everyone...
by Sarah Lemon | Nov 27, 2024 | Recipes, Holidays, Fall
This year, I’m grateful for family who helps with the Thanksgiving feast. I’d already purchased canned pumpkin puree, though, when my mother-in-law said she wanted to prepare pumpkin chiffon pie. Who am I to argue? A lighter alternative to classic pumpkin is fine by...
by Sarah Lemon | Nov 19, 2024 | Recipes, Holidays, Fall, Winter
Fall in Southern Oregon brought a windfall of walnuts. Conditions this year clearly favored these hardwoods historically planted by the region’s homesteaders. But walk through most neighborhoods, and there’s a good chance you’ll encounter a walnut tree presiding over...
