You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today We have a lot of buyers that put their move on hold as the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years were just more than they wanted to deal with. That hyper-competitive market has cooled as buyer demand has […]

Having harvested so many apples this year at our farm in Hood River, I’ve been baking with apples a lot lately! Apple cake is an easy one and while this caramel glaze is a bit on the sinful side, it’s worth it! Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour Apple Cake Ingredients 2 + 1/2 cups […]

Easy and delicious, these pumpkin cinnamon sugar donuts are a great fall breakfast option when you have a houseful of guests.  Cook Time: 25min Pumpkin Cinnamon Donut Ingredients 1 cup + 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice 1 pinch of […]

This Instant Pot mushroom, pea, and parmesan risotto is one of our favorites. Super easy to make and delicious every time! Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups arborio rice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 3 tablespoons unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 small shallot diced 4 garlic cloves, minced […]

Cook Time: 35mins Ingredients 1.5 cup peanut oil 2 serrano peppers, rough chopped 1 shallot, rough chopped 10 cloves garlic, rough chopped 1 teaspoon black peppercorns or Sichuan peppercorns ¼ cup red chili flakes 1 tablespoon smoked paprika or a Gochugaru seasoning blend or cayenne for more heat 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame […]

Isn’t this the truth? Think about it for a second. We get rid of things because a better design exists or the quality or longevity of the material was not great, to begin with. Perhaps the design was a fad that has come and gone. Most people value quality materials such as solid hardwood floors, […]

2022 has been historically difficult for investors so far. From massive inflation to soaring yields, to a slowing economy, to a bear market for stocks, to one of the worst years ever for bonds, there are many worries for investors. Eric Wishan, M.A., Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor at Carson Wealth has provided the following […]

Statement walls in any home can be accomplished in so many ways these days. While we love a blank white wall when we are prepping a home for sale, we also know that people easily fall in love with homes because of the finishes. Color, pattern, texture, and material choices can all make a huge […]

Hanging onto summer just a bit with this one — but actually grilling all year is also a thing! Cook Time: 30mins Ingredients: Seasoning Paste 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. coriander seeds 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. mustard seeds 5 allspice berries 4 cloves […]