We are fortunate to have a freezer full of moose meat from the Yukon. A beautiful moose that my spouse and his sister bagged in September (after 3 unsuccessful hunting trips in the past few years). So we have moose …
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Chicken Casserole for these Dark Times
Yes, it has been a weird year. And these are the shortest and darkest days of the year to boot. Right now I am craving calorie-laden stodgy food and damn the consequences. Lighter fare will appeal when the days brighten …

Amazing Pemberton Apple Muffins (and healthy too)
This is the time of year when the freezer can be very full (a good problem to have). If there is deer meat to go in, something must come out. In my case, the many bags of apples I peeled …
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Thank you to the Vegans
As discussed in my last post I think we owe vegans in particular an enormous debt of gratitude. These deadly viruses originate with wild animals in captivity caged inhumanely alongside domesticated animals for human consumption in markets mainly in China, …

Acclimatization, zones, and how plants adapt to weather
You know when you go on a tropical vacation in the winter and at your destination, the locals are wearing hats, long sleeves and pants. You strip down, head to the beach only to get sunburn and heatstroke? Eventually, after …
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Pemberton Blueberry Banana Muffins
These muffins are a great staple to have on hand at any time of year. And they make good use of “all the Pemberton blueberries you froze last summer”. You did that of course. Lisa has asked me to explain …

A fresh take on the classic oatmeal cookie from the new Tartine Cookbook
When Lisa gave me the opportunity to review a cookbook or two I jumped at the chance. I have always wanted to do this! I have had a lot of fun looking at just-released cookbooks (one more review coming next …
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Christmas Morning Breakfast – With a Healthy Dose of Pemberton!
Christmas morning is not an oatmeal morning. You want to have something special and festive on the table. This is a very useful recipe as the dish looks impressive but is actually very easy to execute. This dish will make …
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The Do Over
My favorite strip in the ol’ daily commute is in full bloom: Dogwood Row aka the false flat of Nairn Falls. When this magical time finally happens I know spring has officially arrived. These native beauties symbolizes this time of …

Food and Feelings: Fromage
Cheese is delicious in all forms and is extra delicious as fondue.