Author: Erica Osburn

Soup for a Future Rainy Day – Curried Lentil Cauliflower Soup
We had a cool period for a bit recently and being on the coast, it was a good opportunity to bring out my soup pot. Back into a heat wave so save this one for the next cool spell. I …
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The Time is Coming Soon…To Pick the First Ripe Saskatoons!
I never liked saskatoon berries when I moved to Pemberton. What was the fuss about? The little things were grainy and full of seeds. I was not impressed although I knew people who adored them. Years passed, and each year …
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A Couple of No-Bake Sweet Treats for Hot Pemberton Days
Pemberton is a haven for horse lovers, golfers, mountain bikers, gardeners, farmers, adventure-seeking backcountry enthusiasts, ski and snowboard lovers (who would prefer to not reside in Whistler, or who cannot afford Whistler housing prices), and people who can tolerate extreme …
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How to Enjoy Pemberton Deer Meat
I did not grow up eating deer meat. Beef, yes. Chicken, yes. Salmon and sole, yes. But deer meat, no. So when I moved to Pemberton and began sharing my fridge with a hunter, I was in for a change …

Pemberton (by Way of India) Curry – 3 Ways:
If I ever write a cookbook it will be called Why the Heck Not? Culinary Adventures Without Leaving Home. I am an improviser, both in cooking and baking. Sometimes the results are forgettable, but sometimes everything works. This curry worked. …

Soup’s On – Recipes that Make it Easy to Eat Your Veggies in Winter
Winter survival tip #1: make soup. It makes your house smell good, nourishes the soul, and sneaks veggies into your kids without them even realizing.
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