TwoJunes Go Whole Hog
The TwoJunes belong to a supper club with 3 other women here in Portland—we’ve been meeting once a month for dinner for the past 3 years, rain or shine, without fail. Usually, the menu is appetizer, cocktail, main dish, side dish and dessert—one dish per member with the main dish falling to [...]
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Mojo Criollo Nuevo Marinade and Brine
This is an adaptation of a Caribbean-style brine or marinade for pork. The lime juice subs for the traditional sour oranges which can be difficult to find. I’ve reduced the salt as low as I can and still have a “brine.” The dark beer (I used a mocha stout.) adds a hint of sweetness and [...]
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Homemade Ice Cream
TwoJunes feel fortunate to live in Oregon where summer fruit rules!
Well, it was a little rainy this July weekend here in Portland, but that couldn’t stop TwoJunes from making ice cream. Itís one of those things where once the idea has entered your consciousness, the craving just wonít go away. Lisa has had a [...]
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Working with Nature, and Against It
Sustainable, yes, natural, no.
Home ownership is the great American Dream. To own the land (and the structures on the land) is pretty much the pinnacle of capitalist endeavor. For TwoJunes, our house is our savings, our retirement, a hobby, a joy, and occasionally, sheer terror. Admittedly, it is enormously gratifying to have control over your [...]
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The Cutting Garden
For sustainable, local fresh flowers, it’s DIY
As foodies, a trip to the grocery store or market is a delight to the senses. So much so that little luxuries seem to jump right in the basket. . .a fine aged cheese, a bottle of wine, flowers. Ah, the flowers. . .what represents the [...]
Hominy Waffles
The toasty corn flavor in these waffles lends them to dinner, as well as breakfast. Try serving them with grilled sausages. This recipe was originally published by Nicole Rees in the Oregonian.
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