Paradise is where I’m at…-Voltaire
Hello, sweet friends…
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You don’t need to travel abroad to find amazing places.
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some of the best places can be found in our own backyard…
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A satisfying occurrence for me during this pandemic time…
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has been the opportunity to visit…
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and explore local places in the area.
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That being said…
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each week just for fun (aka date day) Joe & I plan a quick local get-away.
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Recently we took a less than an hour away drive…
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to Port Orford…
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a working fishing port…
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oldest town on the Oregon coast…
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And…
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although small in size…
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the beaches are spectacular…
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with their natural beauty…
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an active and talented art community…
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along with fun cafes minus the crowds
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makes Port Orford the perfect day escape date day…
What’s Cooking?
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I’ve been playing around with chili recipes for a while…& found this recipe to be the perfect blend of seasonings, ground beef (plant based meat for me) and beans. I garnished it with a sharp shredded cheese…however there a variety of toppings to choose from.
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A SIMPLE CHILI RECIPE
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Ingredients
2 lbs. ground beef, ( I use plant based)
2 cloves garlic, diced
8 oz. tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup masa harina, white or yellow
15 oz. kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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Instructions
Stove Top
Cook and crumble the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned.
Drain excess grease.
Add the garlic and tomato sauce, cook for 1 minute.
Add seasonings: 2 TBS Chili Powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
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Stir to combine. Decrease heat to low.
Cover and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Note: If the meat seems too dry after an hour, add water ½ cup of water.
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Combine the masa harina with ½ cup water in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Add to the chili.
Add more masa and/or water until preferred consistency is obtained.
Add the drained and rinsed beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Port Orford is a natural gift!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful spot.
The Chili recipe is a winner!!!
I do enjoy your recipes.