The last time I visited Astoria, Oregon, was back in the ’90’s when we took our kids to find the house where the “Goonies” was filmed. They were excited when we found it and I still remember them hoping to see the old pirate ship with its trove of treasure, any child’s dream. We, of [Read More]
Sometimes life throws a curveball and it’s hard to hit back. Before I began blogging I read online how to write a blog; what to say, what not to say. Keep it lite, keep it fun, keep it about your niche, don’t be negative, don’t talk about depressing issues, and never ever talk about death. [Read More]
A Visit to New Cascadia Traditional Bakery There are several gluten-free bakeries in Portland, Oregon, and someday I hope to visit them all, but if you only have time to search out one during your visit, don’t leave the city without stopping by New Cascadia Traditional a dedicated gluten-free bakery located at 1700 SE 6th. Their [Read More]
My son is getting married in two weeks! Plans were coming along rather smoothly until I went to try on the dress I had purchased a few months back one size too small, because everyone knows how smart that logic is! “Ooh, I know, I’ll buy my dress one size too small and then I’ll [Read More]
When I signed up for the recent IFBC 2013 (International Food Bloggers Conference) in Seattle, I had no idea what to expect. Wow, was I ever surprised! Held at The W Hotel in downtown Seattle, which was first class and I would recommend staying in if you ever have an opportunity to visit Seattle, they [Read More]
In less than one week I will be heading to Seattle for the IFBC 2013 (International Food Bloggers Conference)! My husband has enjoyed watching me blog over the years, creating yummy, sometimes interesting food for him to sample, and watching my passion for cooking in the kitchen grow into a pleasurable hobby. He was sitting [Read More]
If you like mushrooms, there is nothing quite like eating fresh morels. They grow in the forest among damp woody places and are best found in the springtime after the snow has melted until early June. Know your mushrooms well. There are many mushrooms that are edible, but just as many, if not more, that [Read More]
We traveled across the state to Seattle this past weekend for business and a brief opportunity to visit our boys. It always seems funny to say our “boys” when in fact they are grown men, but in a mama’s eyes, they will always be “my boys”. We had such a sweet time with them even [Read More]
There is nothing quite like the mountains. The clean air drawn deep into my lungs filled with the scent of pine brings about a sense of quiet relaxation. Twenty-six years ago my husband and I camped, just the two of us. We camped primitively back then; a small pup tent, sleeping bags and a few [Read More]
Life changes when you no longer have children to look after. On a bit of a whim, my husband and I decided to take an overnight trip to McCall on our motorcycle. We stopped at the bottom of White Bird Pass where the wilderness must still look similar to the days when the Nez Perce Indians fished [Read More]