Monthly Archives: April 2009

Portland Farmers Market

April 20, 2009
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On the first sunny Saturday in what seems like a long time, Nadya and I went to the Portland Farmers Market to do some shopping.  The season is still young with a lot of leafy greens, meats and flowers.  13800 13805 13810 13815 13820 13825

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Easter Brunch: Dead Simple Asparagus & Strawberry Salad

April 12, 2009
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For starters we had Manchego, Edam & Rosemary Tumalo and Melon Cubes.  For the meal, we had a great ham from Gartners, scrambled eggs, homemade cinnamon rolls & this salad.  Jim kept raving about the salad and I think everyone had at least seconds.  And it’s this easy: Blanch 1″ pieces of asparagus until tender-crisp.  Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.   Quarter strawberries.  Mix with barely enough bottled poppy seed dressing....

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Photo Day

April 5, 2009
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Nadya and I went over to the Pearl on one of the first sunny days of the spring.  There is a new sculpture being placed that spices up the cityscape.  Unfortunately it is surrounded by CAUTION tape.  Oh well, just consider these shots as samples. 13785 13790 13795

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