About – Chez LaRae

LaRae

Welcome to Chez LaRae. I am LaRae and am a self-taught baker and cook. Born in South Korea and raised in Minneapolis, MN by parents with Norwegian roots. I have a BA in Journalism from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. I currently am based in Portland, Oregon.

Canning Editor at @thefeedfeed / Brand ambassador: Traeger Grills, Northwest Cherry Growers, Tillamook, Washington State Stone Fruit Growers.

E-Mail: larae @ chezlarae.com

King Arthur Flour tweeted a pic this morning for C

King Arthur Flour tweeted a pic this morning for Cinnamon-Apple Twist Bread. So instead of working out, walking the dog, doing laundry, running errands, sweeping the deck...I made this! 🌟
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#kingarthurbaking #apple #bread #cinnamonapple #kingarthurflour #recipe #breadhead #chezlarae #baker #bakersofinstagram #flour #apples #quarantinebaking #dessert #sweets #sugar #feedfeed

Remember the Cherry Bomb Peppers I bought at the @

Remember the Cherry Bomb Peppers I bought at the @portlandfarmers over the weekend? I quick pickled them (no canning) for delicious snacks and accents that keep in the fridge for up to three months. Here is a very basic pickle brine that can be doubled/tripled/etc:
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2 cups white vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 1/2 tsp Pickle Crisp
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Boil mixture for three minutes. Pour mixture over vegetables in jars. Let stand 30 minutes. Apply lids and refrigerate up to three months.
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#ballcanning #pickles #quickpickles #pickledpeppers #vegetables #canning #refrigeratorpickles #homemade #diy #preservingtheharvest #farmersmarket #portlandoregon #makeahead #feedfeed #beautifulcuisines #chezlarae #foodwinewomen

Cranberry Curd Tart. A bold, rich showstopping des

Cranberry Curd Tart. A bold, rich showstopping dessert that is actually quite easy to prepare thanks to detailed instructions by @testkitchen and @lan_cooks 🔹️The original recipe uses an almond crust, but due to a nut allergy I used a basic sweet tart dough that worked beautifully. The whipped cream contains a little curd in it too. And although I am normally a piping bag train wreck, the whipped cream was firm and easy to pipe into pretty circles. Recipe 10/10! #atkbattleroyale
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#feedfeed #americastestkitchen #atkgrams #holidays #dessert #cranberries #tart #sugar #chezlarae #foodwinewomen #food #foodphotography #photography #epicurious #cookscountry #baking #baker #homemade #realsimple #williamssonoma #eeeeeats #bakersofinstagram

Cherry Bomb Peppers. I finally found these beautie

Cherry Bomb Peppers. I finally found these beauties today at @portlandfarmers 💣 Their season is short so nab them if you see them. These cute, little peppers are crunchy, juicy, and sweet with a mild spice. I like to pickle them and eat them straight from the jar. Cherry Bombs are also wonderful grilled, roasted, or stuffed. Have you tried these peppers yet?
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#portland #pepper #peppers #eatlocal #buylocal #farm #farmersmarket #canning #october #red #vegetable #veggie #food #foodphotography #instafood #feedfeed #portlandfarmersmarket #🌶 #chezlarae #vegan #vegetarian #healthyeating

I finally made Apple Fritters which is a recipe I

I finally made Apple Fritters which is a recipe I have wanted to try for a long time. These fritters did not disappoint. Fresh, tart Granny Smith apples throughout. A rich dough with apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drizzled with a powdered sugar/apple cider glaze. Much easier to make than I thought and I will make again. Recipe @cookscountry
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#atkgrams #apple #apples #fritters #applefritter #homemade #doughnuts #chezlarae #frying #friedfood #diy #dessert #tastingtable #cookscountry #tastingtable #portlandoregon #bakersofinstagram #food #lakeoswego #fallbaking

Fiery Cider 🔥 This is a fermented drink that gi

Fiery Cider 🔥 This is a fermented drink that gives illnesses a one-two punch! Also referred to as a health tonic, it it known to shorten the common cold, help inflammation, and support one's immune defense. This mixture must infuse at least four weeks, so make your Firey Cider now and enjoy in December. Ingredients in my jar include: ginger root, horseradish root, turmeric root, lotus, onion, garlic, Korean peppers, lemons, raw honey, and organic apple cider vinegar. I found all of my ingredients at Uwajimaya. Recipe from "Weck Small Batch Preserving" by @minnesotafromscratch
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#weck #preservation #preservingtheharvest #fireycider #firecider #homemade #uwajimaya #ginger #horseradish #fresh #canning #fermenting #foodinjars #healthy #medicinal #immunity #health #healthy #vegan #chezlarae #fermentation #homestead #fromscratch #asianmarket #feedfeed #weckjars

It's apple butter season! Make and can fresh apple

Mushroom Bolognese made with a mix of wild chanter

Mushroom Bolognese made with a mix of wild chanterelles, baby shiitakes, lobsters, and umami powder. Rich, satisfying, and packed with nutrition. Recipe from "The Oregon Farm Table Cookbook" by @karista_bennett
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#feedfeed #freshandwild #oregon #farm #farmers #mushrooms #🍄 #chanterelles #shiitake #wildmushrooms #vegan #vegetarian #meatlessmeals #dinner #chezlarae #pnwmushrooms #cookbook #food #huffposttaste #foodandwine #foodstagram #buzzfeast #fungi #gillporn

Potatoes Persillade. Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic,

Potatoes Persillade. Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and butter. An easy side that comes together in minutes. Recipe from the cookbook "Jacques Pépin Quick + Simple". Cast iron skillet @finexcookware
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#potatoes #potato #jacquespepin #cookbook #recipe #frenchcooking #french #chezlarae #sidedish #dinner #feedfeed #eeeeeats #cookwithfinex #quickrecipes #buzzfeedfood #onmytable #cookbookchallenge #bhgfood #myamazonkitchen #mywilliamssonoma #forkyeah

TGIF 🍻 True confessions: I don't like beer. Whe

TGIF 🍻 True confessions: I don't like beer. When I was young I would force myself to drink it at parties but never liked the taste of it. Was it the fact I was drinking Old Milwaukee or 3.2 beer in MN? A mystery. When I moved to Oregon I discovered cider. Omg my world opened up. I love crisp ciders and Bend OR has a zillion good ones to choose from. I can now proudly hold my own with a pint glass. Anyone else not a beer drinker? Anyone familar with 3.2 beer?
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#bend #bendoregon #cider #beer #drinking #visitbend #bendeats #travel #travelandleisure #fodors #chezlarae #feedfeed #brewery #brews #suds #oregon #westcoast #food #beverages #bars #beautifulcuisines #portlandoregon #foodandwine #centraloregon

What to do with an explosion of cherry tomatoes? M

What to do with an explosion of cherry tomatoes? Make Cherry Tomato Confit. Delicious with scrambled eggs, over pasta, fish, or buttered toast (and the rich oil can be used in vinaigrette.) Recipe @ciaosamin
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Preheat oven 300°F. Lay tomatoes in a single layer in a shallow pan. Add some basil leaves and garlic cloves. Cover with oil so that tomatoes all have contact with the oil. Stir. Season with salt. Pop in oven for about 40 mins. Refrigerate up to 5 days.
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Merula Olive Oil and Cypress Flake Sea Salt from @freshwildnw
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#feedfeed #tomatoes #tomato #saminosrat #recipe #feedfeed #garden #gardening #chezlarae #cooking #preservation #preservingtheharvest #food #foodphotography #eeeeeats #pnwfood #pdxfoodie #beautifulcuisines #thekitchn #instafood

[GIVEAWAY CLOSED] I have partnered with @freshwild

[GIVEAWAY CLOSED] I have partnered with @freshwildnw to giveaway TWO of their luxurious Seasonal Sampler Boxes. These boxes are a cook's dream and are part of Fresh & Wild's rotating, curated collection of chef-caliber ingredients. Fall Boxes will be shipped overnight to the lucky recipients and retail at $149.90.
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Contains: Wild Chanterelles, Baby Shiitakes, Fresh Hearts of Palm, Green Bamboo Rice, Umami Powder, Oregon Hazelnuts, Cypress Flake Sea Salt, Dried Hoshigaki Persimmons, Merula Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Heirloom Blue Cornmeal, and 'Bermuda Triangle' Cheese.
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To enter:
🔸️Follow @freshwildnw and @chezlarae
🔸️Like this post
🔸️Tag two friends who love to cook
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Random drawing will take place this Saturday, October 10. USA residents only please. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram.
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#freshandwild #freshwildnw #chezlarae #food #foodwinewomen #cooking #foodphotography #cheflife #foodstagram #tastingtable #eeeeeats #feedfeed #portlandoregon #chefsofinstagram #buzzfeast #robbreport #forbes #globalcuisine

Single Serving Maple Cheesecakes with a spiced @sw

Single Serving Maple Cheesecakes with a spiced @sweetzelscookies crust. My food pal @brianbignfun shared a box of Sweetzels Cookies with me which apparently are a BIG household staple in Philadelphia. The cookies are so delicious, crunchy, and richly spiced. I made an autumnal maple cheesecake and crushed the cookies for a no-fuss crust. A dessert success! Maple cheesecake recipe adapted and halved from Cooks Country @testkitchen
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#sweetzels #cookies #cheesecake #maplesyrup #cake #masonjars #ballcanning #chezlarae #yesballcanning #atkgrams #maplecheesecake #dessert #philadelphia #feedfeed #october #baking #baker #cookscountry #recipe #foodinjars #momsbaking

I had to repost this gorgeous pumpkin-shaped sourd

I had to repost this gorgeous pumpkin-shaped sourdough loaf from @psycook_md 🧡 Jean always bakes up such gorgeous loaves of bread and this seasonal beauty is no exception. Wow!
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#atkgrams #americastestkitchen #sourdough #testkitchen #fallbaking #baking #feedfeed #bread #kingarthurbaking #pumpkin #october #beautifulcuisines #chezlarae #yeast #flour #baking #baker #bakingday #breadmaking #foodwinewomen #realsimple #marthabakes #epicurious #bonappetit

Peanut butter cookies. This recipe contains both c

Peanut butter cookies. This recipe contains both chunky peanut butter and one cup of chopped, roasted & salted peanuts. My all-time favorite pb cookie recipe by @testkitchen "The Perfect Cookie".
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#atkgrams #americastestkitchen #cookies #tgif #peanuts #peanutbutter #🥜 #baking #baker #chezlarae #feedfeed #kingarthurbaking #dominosugar #skippy #skippypeanutbutter #beautifulcuisines #foodwinewomen #food #dessert #fall

Fig preserves. If you are lucky enough to have a b

Fig preserves. If you are lucky enough to have a bumper crop of fresh figs you are on your way to a very easy canning project (recipe attached). These luscious preserves are not too sweet and pair beautifully with sharp cheeses or warm, winter roasts. Recipe @ballcanning
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#ballcanning #fig #figs #preservingtheharvest #preservation #canning #homemade #fruit #healthy #jam #chezlarae #diy #food #beautifulcuisines #foodwinewomen #recipe #cookbook #makeit

Robust and spicy molasses cookies. I subbed the bu

Robust and spicy molasses cookies. I subbed the butter for Hogg Butter from @hoggandsteer. My grandma used to save bacon grease in a jar under her cupboard and use it in her baking. This is similar except it's made with luxurious pork bellies. The bold molasses and spices stand up well to the butter and my cookies are rich tasting and deeply crinkled.
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#hoggandsteer #cookies #molasses #spices #molassescookies #quarantinelife #quarantinebaking #baking #baker #chezlarae #atkgrams #portlandoregon #epicurious #beautifulcuisines #realsimple

Canning lids are the new toilet paper! Has anyone

Canning lids are the new toilet paper! Has anyone else struggled mightily to find canning lids and/or jars right now? I prowl grocery stores, big box, farm supply, and hardware. Today I got the last box of pint jars on a wiped out store shelf and held it up like it was toilet paper. I felt like I had achieved something fierce. Tell me, how is the canning supply in your part of the country? What are you doing to get your hands on lids and jars?
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#canning #canningjars #canninglids #ballcanning #kerr #weck #preservingtheharvest #feedfeed #covid19 #quarantinelife #2020 #homepreserving #chezlarae #portlandoregon #oregon #westcoast #masonjars

I made @sarah_kieffer 's Neapolitan Cookies today.

I made @sarah_kieffer 's Neapolitan Cookies today. This recipe is a winner because the cookies are extremely easy to make yet the results are dazzling. And don't be fooled by their pretty looks as they taste incredible too. The strawberry section is my favorite part. Hehehe. Recipe found in the @startribune (local newspaper where Ms. Kieffer resides).
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#feedfeed #cookies #100cookies #neapolitan #neapolitancookies #chezlarae #baking #baker #homemade #strawberry #chocolate #vanilla #minnesota #recipe #cookbook #baking #dessert #sarahkieffer #flour

Butternut squash chili with quinoa. This flavorful

Butternut squash chili with quinoa. This flavorful chili gets its silky body from a combination of roasted peanuts and squash blended until smooth. Sweet bell peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, and coconut milk round out the complexity and freshness. Nutty quinoa adds heartiness and a subtle pop of texture. Recipe @testkitchen

You will be seeing more vegetarian/flexitarian dishes on my feed as I steer my family this way. The recent wildfires on the West Coast were the scariest thing I have ever experienced in my life. Choking smoke for over a week and the true fear that I was going to lose my house really woke me up to climate change. I've read about our climate, but experiencing it firsthand is a frightening next-level. My family will still eat meat, but I am going to begin consciously using less and cooking more vegetable-centered meals. Wish our family luck as my husband and kids are not totally privy to my plans!
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#atkgrams #cooking #vegetarian #vegan #feedfeed #chili #squash #quinoa #grains #vegetables #homemade #flexitarian #glutenfree #chezlarae #foodwinewomen #food #instafood #photography #dinner #organic #eatlocal #epicurious #recipe #americastestkitchen

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