Blind taste testing a meatless burger against the "real thing?" How might you fare? I have to say, as an admitted "regular burger" consumer, it's tough to imagine not being able to instantly tell the difference. That said, and as are many saying in the...
Thanksgiving comes but once a year and when it does roll around, well, most of us are either planning, or planning to attend, a fabulous dinner. Family recipes abound, as do old traditions. However, once in a while it's nice to add a new recipe...
You don't need to read this blog to know it's hot out these days, but that said, what can you do about it? Well, you can't change the weather, that's for sure, but you can make it just a wee bit more enjoyable. How? Excellent,...
Long a top destination for locals and tourists alike, Portland's Japanese Gardens are a treat for the soul. After a 20-month, $33.5 million expansion, this amazing destination is now even more splendorous and accessible. The expansion includes an authentic, Japanese dining experience thanks in large part to...
Tis the season for having big family gatherings, exchanging gifts, laughing, hugging and cooking. And it's this last verb that I'm centering on here today with what we're calling "12 Great Holiday Recipes." A play off of "The 12 Days of Christmas," here are 12...
It is very hard to find someone that doesn’t love mashed potatoes. In fact, this simple, yet incredibly tasty dish appears on many restaurant menus year around but, aside from the holidays, often gets overlooked in the home. Personally, I will take advantage of any...