welcome to the family.
Adventures in the Pacific Northwest, family inspired recipes, road trips, handmade goods, creative design, outdoor activities, long standing traditions, and our sweet little girls. These are what inspire us every day. At a time when it feels like we need each other more than anything, so many of us find ourselves alone. We wanted to create a community to cultivate and share all the things that make us happy. Our hope is that this space will become a place of positivity, a source of inspiration, or at least provide you with some entertainment. A place where you can be with us when you can’t be with us whether it’s during this pandemic or beyond. So please take a seat at our virtual table. We are so happy you are here.
Koosah Falls. The starting point of our first hike in camping experience. Mckenzie River Trail, Blue River, Oregon
Recent Posts
A mixed bag of things we have been working on. Stories about our lives. Successful recipes we have developed and more. Guest writers and contributors will be joining us in the coming months.
Parmesan Polenta
Serve with grilled marinated shrimp, your favorite cut of beef, or top with eggs for an amazing brunch.
Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad
A patriotic take on an already American classic.
Snickerdoodle Crispy Treats
Cinnamon Sugar and marshmallows make this a winning combination!
Lox Dip with Crudités
Hold the Bagel.
Baked Wild Salmon
Foolproof salmon for the person who is intimidated by cooking fish. You can’t mess this up!
Basic Pulled Pork
Use as your base for any pulled pork recipe from BBQ Pork sandwiches to carnitas tacos.
Sea Salt and Almond Toffee
Salty, Sweet, and easy to make… consider your contribution to the cookie exchange complete with this traditional holiday crowd pleaser.
Marinated Mozzarella Pearls
An easy and impressive addition to your antipasto!
