To the pumpkin patch!

by makemendgrow // October 24, 2017 // No Comments

It’s fall again here and I couldn’t be happier! This is one of my favorite seasons and with it comes changing leaves, cool weather, cozy fires and my very favorite, trips to the pumpkin patch. Each year we drive down... Continue reading →

Hunger

by makemendgrow // September 21, 2017 // 47 Comments

I’m just back from Feast 2017, and am trying to find the words to describe my weekend away. Just like last year, I am in awe. I went with an empty belly and one goal: To try as many things... Continue reading →

Lemon Blueberry Jam

by makemendgrow // September 11, 2017 // 7 Comments

I’ll say it now and a million times again, I. Love. Jam. This is the time of year in the Pacific Northwest where berries and stone fruit are ripe and ready to be picked and savored immediately, or prepped to... Continue reading →

Feast Portland-Get Ready to Eat

by makemendgrow // August 30, 2017 // 20 Comments

There are few moments in life where I have been completely and utterly full, but still longing to eat more, to savor just one more bite of congee, or perfectly cooked lamb, or just one more sip of rum punch... Continue reading →

As 40 creeps closer…

by makemendgrow // August 20, 2017 // 53 Comments

It’s been a year since my 40 by 40 list post was created and I am slowly getting through the list! I still have a lot of work to do, but have ticked off quite a few big items. One... Continue reading →

Giving Thanks

by makemendgrow // November 29, 2016 // No Comments

The holidays have officially kicked off and I’m considering breaking out the maternity pants like Joey on friends. We’re gathered with family, the buzz of stories and laughter with the recordings of “Alice’s Restaurant” playing in the background. Dinner is... Continue reading →

Farm(str) Lovin’

by makemendgrow // October 8, 2014 // No Comments

There’s few things I love more in life than delicious food. What could make it better? Having that food be locally sourced and delivered straight to my house. Intrigued? Hungry? Let me introduce you to my new friend Farmstr. Oh... Continue reading →