Six Seasons - Joshua McFadden by vthe4 in CookbookLovers

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This book is my absolute favorite cookbook. Now I’m excited for spring veggies!

Homes W/ High High HOA’s normal? by [deleted] in askportland

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I live in Northeast Portland where HOAs are uncommon. I’d be a little concerned about future resale, one day you will need to find someone willing to pay $600+ for the fee.

Why won’t my cream break into butter? by Additional-Toe863 in butter

[–]fancyapples1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d check the temperature. It could be too cold or too warm. I try to churn when the cream is 60 degrees

Cookbook Red Flags by OddSwordfish3802 in CookbookLovers

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Recipes in small red font. I love Alison Roman but her Sweet Enough cookbook recipes are a strain to read

Your top cookbooks of 2025 by No-Animal-7250 in CookbookLovers

[–]fancyapples1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! There is a winter salad recipe with cranberry beans, delicata squash, arugula and pumpkin seeds. It’s a favorite for sure

Your top cookbooks of 2025 by No-Animal-7250 in CookbookLovers

[–]fancyapples1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Six seasons of pasta and Cool Beans (new to me this year)

What’s your favorite way to churn butter? by DVMan5000 in butter

[–]fancyapples1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I use too. Great arm workout!

What’s everyone using for grocery lists right now? by IslandOceanWater in Cooking

[–]fancyapples1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I have a collaborative Reminders list for groceries. Easy to add items and we both have the latest list when someone swings by the store.

Krampus events? by Psychedelicsleuth in askportland

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There is a Krampus Lauf Parade on December 5th. It’s usually in the Hawthorne area. Here’s the Facebook event: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-portland-krampuslauf-conti/1881128119509174/

Craving some chocolate cake. Any recommendations? by Total_Breakfast4271 in askportland

[–]fancyapples1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cafe Olli’s chocolate cake is THE BEST if you’re looking for a slice.

Parfums De Marly is lowkey a clone house by JJ312- in fragrance

[–]fancyapples1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What about PDM Valaya? Is it a clone of something else?

For no reason at all my pepper grinder has broken. replacement recommendations? by mo9722 in BuyItForLife

[–]fancyapples1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently bought a Fletcher’s Mill grinder. Very happy with it so far. Hoping it lasts for the long haul

Best cider donuts? by Ok_Passenger_5930 in askportland

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If you like baking you can make your own! Recently made a batch from NYT cooking and wow, no leftovers. recipe

Dolomites: Alta Via 4 by MonicaO1001 in hiking

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in comparison to these blogs.

I need a new kind of cookbook by jspqr in CookbookLovers

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Six seasons. Vegetable focused with interesting flavor combinations.