Tomato soup always reminds me of the days when my husband, Brian, and I ran Windance Sailboards in Hood River, Oregon. We worked long hours in the summer […]
Quiche Lorraine with Sourdough Crust
When I introduce myself to someone new, I help them remember my name by saying, “Think of Quiche Lorraine because I am a foodie!” They always smile and […]
Mt. Hood Chili
This is my favorite recipe in my book: Roo’s Kitchen: Bone Broth Soups and Sourdough Sides! I usually double it and that leaves me plenty of leftovers to […]
Thanksgiving Leftover Soup
Thanksgiving is in October in Canada and in November in the United States. My family is lucky enough to be dual citizens of both countries and that gives […]
Beef Bone Broth
As with the other bone both recipes in my cookbook Roo’s Kitchen: Bone Broth Soups and Sourdough Sides, this one is inspired by the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally […]
Banff Buffalo Stew
Growing up in Banff National Park in Canada, I was lucky to see some of the last remaining majestic herds of buffalo that once roamed North America. Historically, […]







