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Monika Spykerman

Use ripe Bartlett pears for this recipe with fresh or frozen blackberries.

Blackberry Pear Pie Crisp is two treats in one

October 26, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

One of the nice things about being a food writer is that people give me food, almost, I think, as a challenge. “See what you can make out of this load of stuff!” my benefactors seem to be saying. In the past few years I’ve received dry pasta, flour, zucchini… Read story

This streusel-topped applesauce cake has a cup of applesauce, plus sour cream and autumn spices.

Applesauce Sociability Cake is perfect for sharing with family, friends

October 19, 2022, 6:01am Clark County Life

The other day I had coffee with an old friend. Well, actually, she’s more than that. She’s a little like family, although we haven’t really spoken in years. She’s known my dad since their college days, and she was a good friend to my mother. She came to my stepmother’s… Read story

This hearty beef stew has just a few simple ingredients and is just right for October's cooler nights.

Stew unto others as fall arrives in Clark County

October 12, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

My husband loves nothing better than a bowl of rich, steaming beef stew, ladled over a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes. He starts talking about it in late summer, when our carrots are plumping up and looking like they might need pulling soon. He walks out to our backyard… Read story

Raid your garden (or the grocery store) for zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil for this flavorful Fall Harvest Sauce.

Use up garden’s bounty in Fall Harvest Sauce

October 5, 2022, 6:01am Clark County Life

Last week we looked at our garden, still pumping out produce even this late in the season, and wondered: What the heck are we going to do with all of it? Read story

My stepmother, Kaye, was a little salty, a little sweet and loved a good meal. This piquant recipe for salmon filets with a honey-garlic sauce is in her honor.

Salmon a la Kaye: Salty, sweet dish tribute to stepmom

September 28, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

My stepmother, Kaye Wolverton, passed away recently. Her memorial service was on Sept. 19, the same day as Queen Elizabeth II, though with a bit less pomp. Like the royal funeral, there was a dog present, though my father’s rat terrier is markedly less well-behaved than the former queen’s corgis.… Read story

Make Portuguese tarts, pronto

Authentic Portuguese Tarts are made with a sugar syrup and thickened with flour. These tarts rely on cornstarch and a bit of custard powder, plus six egg yolks.

September 21, 2022, 6:01am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

We just returned from a week on Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia, including two glorious days in Victoria. We ate our way around the city, enjoying various British delights: fish and chips on Fisherman’s Wharf, shepherd’s pie at a bustling pub and buttermilk scones at the… Read story

Hit the trail in Clark County or beyond with biscotti

With a plethora of pretty mix-ins, these crunchy Trail Mix Biscotti will keep for weeks.

September 7, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Life

Our family is about to leave for a weeklong vacation. We’ll be traveling by car on several days and it’s always nice to have snacks for the road. We usually pack sliced apples and pears, crackers, grapes and dried fruit. This time, I thought I’d make something special for our… Read story

Hit Refresh: A well-crafted mocktail doesn’t need booze to create buzz

The Blackbasil Gingeroo mocktail is a beguiling combination of blackberries, basil, fresh ginger and ginger ale. Add rum to make it a cocktail.

I love cocktails. I adore a dirty martini with extra olives served in a glass so cold I leave fingerprints on its frosted surface. I deeply appreciate an old fashioned with peach bitters (orange bitters are so passe), a touch of maple syrup and an Amarena cherry. If the restaurant… Read story

Feta and tomato Internet sensation delivers on all counts

When the feta and tomatoes are done baking, stir them around to make a delectable sauce and mix in your penne and a little water.

Pasta is a non-negotiable element of our family’s culinary life. My daughter would be content to have some form of pasta for dinner or lunch (and possibly even breakfast) seven days a week. When she wishes to feed herself, she boils a pot of pasta and grates cheddar cheese over… Read story

Tagged Articles:Monika Spykerman

Tagged Articles:
Monika Spykerman