Roasted Turkey

Stuffed Roasted Turkey & Gravy

We order our Thanksgiving turkey from the butcher in downtown Issaquah each year and brine ourselves. I usually cook a 10 to 12 pound bird, but the brine instructions will work for a larger turkey as well. Brine your turkey one to two days before cooking. WEIGHT OF BIRD  ROASTING TIME (UNSTUFFED)  ROASTING TIME (STUFFED)…

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Peach Margaritas

For blending drinks, I use a Ninja blender, which I love. It has a six-blade assembly that crushes ice faster and blends ingredients smoother than any other blender I’ve tried. For squeezing juice, I prefer a hand-held citrus press.

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Buying asparagus for pickling at the Yakima Fruit Market

Pickled Asparagus

When asparagus is in season, I take a drive over to the Yakima Fruit Market in Bothell for farm fresh asparagus at a great price. Pickled asparagus is a favorite of our family and friends, so I process a large batch or two every year. This recipe makes about six pint jars. The shelf-life is…

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