TWO AMAZING HOLIDAY RECIPES
When the holidays roll around I think of a few different things: family, buying presents, getting a tree, putting up lights, going to holiday-themed events and, of course, cooking. And it’s this last point that I’m expanding on today in an effort to share two of my very favorite treats, both sweet and savory. These […]
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2017 IN PORTLAND
Begun in 2001, the Annual Beaujolais Nouveau festival is in its 16th year here in Portland. A fantastic celebration of French food and French-connected importers and vintners, a ticket to this wonderful, culinary event gets you a gourmet dinner buffet prepared by Headwaters at the Heathman under the guidance of Executive Chef Tim Eckard and […]
Food Truck Goodness in Portland
Portland has become quite well known for its food truck scene. With over 500 in operation around the city, gone are the days when folks didn’t quite know what to make of this old but ultra-casual way of getting your breakfast, lunch or dinner. To be sure, food trucks have been around for a very, […]
A Truly Virtuous Pizza Pie
If you’ve followed this blog since its inception, well, you know I like to write about food. After all, we do live in one of the world’s “food Meccas” where fresh, sustainable ingredients collide with unbridled creativity and passion. That said, I’ve found another gem in the not so rough. And with so many incredible […]
Best Nutrition for Eye Health Part 2
We all hear about “eating right,” and we usually associate this concept with body weight, heart health and the like. Most of us don’t think about “eating right for our eyes,” at least beyond the consumption of carrots. Well, as we did cover this general subject a couple of months back in our blog post […]
Being a Tourist in Hood River
So the lovely little town of Hood River is just a hop skip and a jump down the road from Portland. In fact, I’ve lived here around Portland my entire life and have never spent a night in Hood River (although many-a-day). That said, my family and I just spent 3 glorious nights and days […]
Perfection at Paley’s Place
O.K. There is no shortage of amazing food around Portland. Indeed, it’s no news at all that Portland is firmly known around the U.S., and increasingly around the world, as a culinary hotspot replete with adventurous and culturally sensitive dishes. Thus, when a local hot spot truly stands out, well, I think it worth the […]
3 Great Portland Outdoor Patios
So we are all out getting as much sun as possible these days, albeit with sunscreen and sunglasses on, etc… With winter an ever-present item on our minds (because, yes, how can we forget the amount of rain, clouds and muck we dealt with just a couple months ago?), we are firmly motivated to be […]
The Best Nutrition for Eye Health?
Everyone knows that eating carrots is good for the eyes. Heck, we’ve all heard that from the time we can speak. Yet what about other food items? What else can increase the quality of our vision and head off eye-related health issues? Below is a list of six key food items that can do just […]
Costello’s Travel Caffe – A Gem of a Place
I was recently sifting through a bunch of reviews trying to find a good breakfast/lunch spot in Portland. Having been, seemingly, almost “everywhere,” and with several favorites like Mother’s Bistro pulling on my decision maker…I just felt I needed to go somewhere new. Well, let’s just say I didn’t have to travel far to get […]