Category Archives: Food and drink

The next time I order I pizza

Posted on February 17, 2019 by blueturtle7645

I want you to know that, the next time I order pizza for myself, I’m going to order a beef, sausage, and pepperoni pizza. Then, after I take it home and bake it, I’m going to spread potato chips* all … Continue reading →

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Spumgolion

Posted on June 27, 2017 by blueturtle7645

This is Spumgolion, a spaghetti dish passed down to me from my Mother. It’s my favorite. Here’s the recipe: SPUMGOLION 1 – 1.5 lb. (0.5 kg ñ 0.7 kg) ground beef 1 small onion chopped 2-3 stalks celery, chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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Plastic Keurig Cups

Posted on May 1, 2017 by blueturtle7645

I get a lot of static about my Keurig coffee brewer, because most of the Keurig cups are non-biodegradable. (Okay! Okay!  I mostly use reusable K-cups.) However, go to your grocery store and try to find milk in the traditional … Continue reading →

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Fruit Loop Tour 2016

Posted on September 17, 2016 by blueturtle7645

Last week, we took our “Fruit Loop Tour” among the orchard and alpaca farms in the Hood River Valley.  Great trip! Here’s some of the highlights: This is the view from our hotel room at the West Cliff Inn. I … Continue reading →

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Making Tofu

Posted on April 30, 2016 by blueturtle7645

This is how I made tofu from my Chinese teacher’s recipe. Her instructions read that I should wrap a handful of spice mix with two layers of cheese cloth. Since I had no cheese cloth, I used Keurig reusable coffee … Continue reading →

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Szechuan Turkey and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Posted on September 1, 2015 by blueturtle7645

4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion cut in wedges 4 cups broccoli flowerets ¼ cup water 2 cups cubed, cooked, turkey loaf Hot cooked rice Dry roasted peanuts Prepare peanut sauce. In a large skillet or wok over medium … Continue reading →

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Making a Sombrero Pie

Posted on January 14, 2014 by blueturtle7645

I’m getting a little tired of eating processed foods, so I decided to make our next dinner from scratch. I found this recipe among some recipe cards we purchased way back in 1971. This sombrero pie is very good, but … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Our 41st Wedding Anniversary

Posted on September 26, 2012 by blueturtle7645

Yesterday we celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary at the Black Butte Ranch near Sisters, Oregon.  We love this place because of the spectacular views of the mountains, lakes, and forests. We’ve stayed here many times and, when our kids were … Continue reading →

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Our two favorite dessert places in Bend

Posted on August 17, 2012 by blueturtle7645

Our two favorite dessert places in Bend are Delish Donuts at the Bend River Promenade and Ida’s Cupcakes at 1314 NW Galveston. Delish Donuts has simply the best maple bars, apple fritters, turnovers, cake and raised donuts.  What’s their secret?  … Continue reading →

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Visiting 10-Barrel

Posted on August 17, 2012 by blueturtle7645

We visited 10-Barrel pub today.  In my mind, this is one of the best brew pubs in Bend. Here’s my daughter contemplating what to order. What really looked good was a “raspberry crush ale”.  Let me tell you.  It was … Continue reading →

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