I think I’ve made it clear before that I am 100 percent, completely burger-obsessed. Unfortunately, I don’t think my life expectancy would be very long if I lived on a diet consisting entirely of beef patties, melted cheese, savory spreads, fresh baked bread and...
What’s better than dinner with a view? Dinner in a view. Astoria, Ore., is a beautiful place. Located near the mouth of Columbia River and just a short drive from Pacific Ocean beaches, breathtaking landscapes abound in this quaint and charming city. With so much to...
Just in time for Labor Day barbecues, potlucks and parties, these Brussels sprouts are a quick, tasty side perfect for whatever you have planned this holiday weekend. I typically make Brussels sprouts in the oven, roasted and bare boned with a drizzle of olive oil and...
As a child, linguica was always a treat. A traditional, Portuguese-style sausage, my mother always reserved it for special occasions. She would often serve it simply, cut lengthwise on a bun and dressed with spicy mustard, or diced up and scrambled into a breakfast...
What’s better than cracking open an ice cold beer on a hot summer day? Cracking open an ice cold beer and blending it with a generous helping of ice cream. “Beershakes” are one of those over-indulgent treats that I rarely spoil myself with, so I like to save them for...
Did you grow up eating pineapple upside-down cake? Maybe your grandma baked it special for holidays and family functions. A dessert made popular in the 1920s and ‘30s, pineapple upside-down cake is traditionally made in a cast iron skillet to create the sweet, sticky...
It’s not everyday you stumble across a burger that meets all of your expectations. But, when you do find the juicy, melty masterpiece of your dreams, you don’t soon forget it. From the bun to the patty to each perfectly placed topping, Portland's Foster Burger doesn’t...
Sometimes you just have to throw an impromptu summer get together with all your friends and splurge on uber indulgent appetizers, decadent desserts and glasses loaded to the brim with festive spirits, sumptuous wines and seasonal suds. Because I love to celebrate and...
In an attempt to keep my ecological footprint as tiny as possible, I try to cut back on waste wherever I can. One area where I do this is food. To reduce the amount of food I waste, I do my grocery shopping daily. Shopping daily allows me to refrain from overbuying...
The first time I visited Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Wash., I was 19 years old. A group of friends and I had just finished marathoning David Lynch’s cult classic television series, “Twin Peaks,” and felt it was necessary to explore the setting for what had become...
