August in Portland means PEACHES, juicy sweet peaches. They taste great on ice cream, on pound cake, in cobblers and in pies, but you can also use them in savory dishes. This pork tenderloin is spicy and the salsa is fresh and bright! This recipe is originally from the Taste of Home, but you can … Continue reading Caribbean Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
It's August so it's time to celebrate fresh corn. Of course, eating corn on the cob is the number one way to enjoy it, but if you want to try something different that really highlights fresh corn, it's this Corn Salad! Not only is there corn in the salad, but you get to create corn … Continue reading Celebrate Corn!!
I love a great stir-fry and this one definitely fits the bill. I believe this recipe is originally from Cuisine for Two, but my hints and changes are listed below. The original recipe only calls for asparagus and red bell peppers, but I like a little more variety in my veggies so I used whatever … Continue reading Mongolian Pork Stir-Fry
Who says cocktails are just for parties? It's summer! I believe that we should enjoy the bounty of summer in all forms of cooking and baking, so why not in a cocktail too? There's no reason that we can't take ten minutes out of our evening to make ourselves a fun, fruity cocktail. What a … Continue reading Blueberry Mojito
These chicken thighs are better than take-out!! And they're easy too! The original recipe is from Taste of Home, but I've made a few changes for you. First of all, I double the sauce ingredients so that the sauce can serve double duty in a side dish of noodles and broccoli. Also, the original recipe … Continue reading Asian Chicken Thighs
I LOVE these fritters!!! These little patties of yumminess can be served as an appetizer or finger food, they can be served as a snack for your kids, they can be a side dish to your entrée, or serve them with a salad and have them be the entrée. This recipe is originally from Taste … Continue reading Zucchini Fritter
When we think about bravery, a lot of us immediately think of large acts of courage instead of the little ones that so many of us see and do each day. For instance, a man came to my barre class a few weeks ago. He'd never done that type of exercise before, he came alone, … Continue reading Go Forth and Be Brave
One of my favorite things about summer is the farmer's market! I love walking into old town and picking up a big bouquet of flowers, my favorite fruits and vegetables, some cookies or hummus and any other goodies I might find. It's fun to see familiar faces and chat up the vendors. I love returning … Continue reading Farmer’s Market Ravioli
So you want to try a barre class? Good for you! Barre classes are generally a mixture of ballet, pilates and yoga. I teach bootybarre which is an amazing total body workout that includes both a strengthening and a cardio component. There are all types of barre methods, but no matter what type of barre … Continue reading Five Tips to a Successful First Barre Class
It's July 5th, and in Oregon, that means that summer is finally here! We can get our grills out and start cooking burgers. Have you ever heard of a marinated burger? I haven't. When I saw this recipe from Taste of the South, I thought it was very strange! However, the more I thought about … Continue reading Marinated Hamburgers
Diane Does It! 