Often times a deadline puts everything into laser-like focus….
BLOCK PARTY, FOOD SWAP AND SUMMER HOSPITALITY
In many places, summer is when people leave town to enjoy greenier, sandier pastures….
GIRLS’ WEEKEND IN PORTLAND: MY TOP 6 MUSTS
If, like me, you are either set to host a gaggle of gals in Portland (or you’re planning to touch down here soon), here’s a recent round-up of tips from this past weekend, replete with old favorites (plus a few new finds)….
SALTED CHOCOLATE CHUNK SHORTBREAD AND VALENTINE’S DAY
As Valentine’s Day approached, I tried to think what I should do that day….
SAYING GOODBYE
It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share some incredibly sad family news with you….
THANKSGIVING WEEK EAT-A-THON
It’s been a delicious whirlwind of a week….
9/11 AND GENEROUS PORTLANDERS
I’m constantly amazed by the generosity of those around me….
SALT & STRAW TASTING AND 5 OTHER DIVISION ST. CHARMS
Have a couple hours — or better yet, the better part of a day — to kill?
Few streets these days offer more bang-alicious bites and diversions than this one right now….
MID-SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
Every year my street hosts a block party and it’s always one of my highlights of the summer….
HEROES AND HEARTBREAK IN PORTLAND
No matter who you are or where you live– whether it’s here in Portland or you’re one of my European or Asian readers — you’ve probably heard the story….