Mint & Scallion Soba Noodle Salad w/ Cucumber, Carrot & Green Bean Threads

Mint & Scallion Soba Noodle Salad (c) jfhaugen“Everything is Great with Soba Noodles.”

That is a direct quote from my husband, Paul. Our introduction to soba noodles came while we lived in Los Angeles and frequented an area around Sawtelle & Olympic Boulevards that has many Japanese shops and restaurants. We discovered what was soon to become our favorite restaurant, a “noodle bar” named Mishima. Continue reading Mint & Scallion Soba Noodle Salad w/ Cucumber, Carrot & Green Bean Threads

Apples Baked in Apple Juice

Apples Baked in Apple Juice (c) jfhaugenThe Sun, The Rain and The Apple Seed

Such a glorious time of year. Yesterday afternoon I walked through a grove of deciduous trees with the sun pouring through the yellow and orange leaves bathing everything in golden light. Today, just picked apples are baking in our oven filling every room with the fragrance of cinnamon and spice. Continue reading Apples Baked in Apple Juice

Crispy Kale Chips

Crispy Kale Chips (c) jfhaugen

Hail to Kale from Fall to Spring and Every Month In Between

My first introduction to kale occurred when as a caterer in the 80’s we used it as a sturdy and colorful garnish for some of our buffet platters. We also threw it away at the end of each event, because in those days no one we knew actually ate kale. Continue reading Crispy Kale Chips

Miso Soup with Vegetables and Soba Noodles – Camping Version

Miso Soup with Vegetables and Soba Noodles - Camping VersionDining Creekside In Yellowstone Park

Miso Soup with Vegetables and Soba Noodles - Camping VersionAs we were camping in Yellowstone Park, no food or cooking items could be left unattended at the campsite. Our Toyota became our traveling dining car—packed with stove, utensils, knives, plates, bowls, wok with lid, and an ice chest filled with washed and partially prepped fresh veggies and already cooked soba noodles. Continue reading Miso Soup with Vegetables and Soba Noodles – Camping Version