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 […]
PDX Urban Wineries
With a bevy of world-class wineries surrounding Portland it’s no surprise that the city itself boasts some wonderful wineries and tasting rooms. And with the Fall harvest just around the corner, well, there’s plenty to sample and more on the way! That said, I thought I’d feature a list of the more urban, wine-centric businesses […]
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 […]
National Sunglasses Day is Here – June 27th!
Well, here we are again, it’s National Sunglasses Day tomorrow (6-27) and, as I’m writing this, the sun looks like it’ll be shining good. Of course, given the danger of the sun to our eyes, we should all be wearing sunglasses when outside, sunny or not. Just like getting burned by the sun when it’s […]
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 […]
Some Nice Barbecue Chicken
So there are a million cookbooks and so many free recipe links online to get cooking ideas that it’s hard to sift through the mix. Reviews help a great deal, yet with personal taste varying so much, well, it helps to try things out and make your own call. That said, with the sunshine here […]