Come March, winter’s been gnawing at our bones for too long. We’re ready for spring’s warmth, and St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 offers the promise of just one more wintry holiday before the sun starts to strengthen. The signature dish of St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef, offers one last chance to steam up the […]
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Trader Vic’s Grand Opening in Portland
A tropical wind settled over northwest Portland’s Pearl District as Trader Vic’s opened its doors for a sneak preview of the storied establishment. Opening night was August 1, but lucky tikiphiles and media people got to experience it first-hand almost a week earlier. As the crowd entered past the water feature and tropical plants at […]
Blackberries Without Thorns? Yes!
Many people know that berry crops grow well here in the Northwest thanks to our warm, dry summer days and cool nights. But this is not only a hospitable climate for berries, it’s also the center of berry cultivating research. Dr. Bernadine Strik is Professor of Horticulture at Oregon State University, Extension Berry Crops Specialist, […]
Summer Tastes Like Gazpacho
Not a summer goes by that I don’t make gazpacho at least once. No other food tastes more like summer to me. Typically gazpacho is reserved for the handful of 90+ degree days when I don’t feel like cooking anything at all. And if it’s made with tomatoes grown in my home garden, all the […]
Sour Cherry and Strawberry Pie Recipe
My neighbor sent me a cryptic text message that “Italians are coming for a BBQ tomorrow” and could we come? I said yes, of course, because who says no to a BBQ on a Saturday in June? Plus, I needed to find out more about these Italians. She texts again, “Great, bring a bit of […]