Terry Blackburn on the Web!

I eat, therefore I cook... These are my own creations. You won't find them in a cookbook anywhere!

Bon Appetit!

• Fettuccini con Asparagus Parmesan - one of my favorites. I prefer homemade pasta. Crank up the machine...
• Rhubarb Zingers - Stuffed french toast. I'd get up early for this one!
• San Juan Summer Bagel - Fresh spinach, avocado on a bagel. San Juan, well I don't know, it just sounded right.
• Cauliflower Soup - A cold winter evening, homemade french bread, mmm...
• Linguini Florentine - Really GREEN! Spinach cream sauce over homemade pasta.
• Cocotatos! - Potatoes scalloped with coconut milk.
• CurryCaps - Mushroom Caps stuffed with curry.
• Lentil Stewp - Lentil Soup - a family favorite.
• Insalata di Spinaci (spinach salad) - a real surprise - the smoked portabello makes all the difference
• Prize winning Banana Cream Pie - It won the blue ribbon in our pie baking contest at work!
• Golden Fried Potatoes and Onions - a breakfast favorite - carmalized onions and balsamic vinegar!


Fun things to eat:

• Red Chard - the same delicate, buttery taste of the traditional Swiss Chard, with really attractive color.
• Pears - Comice or Bosc, or any other. Fabulous on romaine lettuce salad with blue cheese or caesar dressing.
• Satsuma Mandarin - also incredible on salad
• Red Bell Peppers - sweeter and milder than the green ones. They make a nice contrast to the pears in the salad.
• Garlic - I've heard it is possible to have too much garlic. Maybe someday I'll understand. But until then...!
• Walla Walla Sweet Onions - good stuff.
• Apricot Jam - Don't even mess with the stuff that's 'cut' with pineapple.
• Bryer's Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberries, Chocolate sauce and Whipped Cream - need I say more?


My favorite restaurants. In no particular order.  Tell 'em I sent you! ('course, they don't know me from the man in the moon!)  These restaurants have never disappointed in terms of the food they serve.  Ambiance ranges from exquisite to bizarre.  Don't let the appearance of a converted gas station or dilapidated old house get in the way of an exceptional dining experience.  While many of these restaurants have all the ingredients of a fine dining experience, some offer the satisfaction of 'discovery,' incredible food without the distracting glitz (and price tag) of a 'fine' restaurant.  Always be prepared for gracious service and, please, tip well.
 

• Pulicci's - Excellent Italian food in Cannon Beach, OR.  Make reservations early.  (503) 436-1279 - 988 South Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
• Restaurant Russia - Authentic Russian cuisine with live Russian entertainment for weekend dinners. They're located at 6433 SE Foster Road, Portland. Call (503) 771-8837 for reservations.
• The Garden - 1617 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19002 (215) 546-4455
• Bangkok 103 Cafe - Thai cuisine, 44 N. College Ave. College Place, WA 99324 (509) 522-3007.  Reservations a must.  Don't be fooled by the 'basic' appearance of this place.  The food is excellent.
• Swagat - Wonderful Indian food.
• Al Amir - Middle Eastern Cuisine. Falafels, Hummus, Babagannouj, Tabbouleh
• The Rheinlander - Great German food with strolling accordion players and singers!
• Alexis - Greek food. They serve this flaming cheese appetizer (Saganaki) that's a lot of fun
• Il Fornaio - Classic Italian fare in a pleasant environment. (Portland location closed)
• Cold Stone - THE ULTIMATE ice cream parlor! Tanasborne next to Safeway.
• Tara Thai House - Good Thai food. - Beaverton, OR
• Papa Haydn - Incredible desserts. Try the Boccone Dolce! (it was better before they added the bananas)
• Taco Bell - That's right! I have a life too, you know. I also enjoy Wendy's greek pita.