To Do: September 2019
Explore the best events in Portland this month!
Read MoreBeaverton Food Carts
The Beaverton Food Carts have some of the best food choices & outdoor dining in Beaverton!
Read MoreSpring Vegetarian Salads
Now that the weather is getting warmer here in Portland it is definitely time to switch up our meal planning to include lighter dishes to enjoy out on the back patio- here are some perfect options!
Read MorePortland Pizza Week 2018
Where to get all the $2 pizza slices during Pizza Week this year!
Read MoreTo Do: November 2017
Start getting in the Holiday spirit this November with all of the fun activities available this month in Portland!
Read MoreTo Do: August 2017
The last full month of summer is here, so take advantage of the nice weather and enjoy yourselves!
Read MoreBaking Sourdough Bread
I've always wanted to bake my own bread, so I recently took a sourdough class. I've been experimenting ever since with great success, and wanted to share my tips and recipes with you!
Read MorePortland Pizza Week 2017
One of my absolute biggest weaknesses is pizza. I really do love it all- New York style, deep dish, cheap or expensive. Every year Portland helps pizza lovers like me celebrate with $2 slices throughout the city. This year the event takes place from April 17- April 22 and 30 local restaurants are participating!
Read MoreFriday Five: Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes
As a vegetarian, Thanksgiving isn't exactly my favorite meal. My family is a very meat and potatoes family, so besides the turkey and ham tons of the side dishes have bacon or are made with chicken stock! I usually put together a meal of a few side dishes, heavy on the rolls, but I do love the family experience and still really enjoy the holiday. If you are like me, consider volunteering to bring a side and make a hearty dish that most people can take a small portion of, but you can load your plate!
Read MoreSauvie's Island Berry Picking
One of my favorite summer activities is heading to the farm at Sauvie's Island, picking berries, and making delicious summer treats. Last weekend we picked raspberries and make raspberry freezer jam and a raspberry peach crumble!
Read MoreThe Perfect Sangria
The perfect white sangria, made even better with champagne.
Read MoreNeighborhoods: Mississippi
Mississippi Avenue in North Portland is one of the most popular streets in town, known for its great food, fun bars and quirky personality.
Read MoreFriday Five
The five things bringing me joy, comfort and happiness this week. Featured is some fun bedding, spring flowers, a new Portland spot, our new mattress and an easy weeknight recipe.
Read MoreAloha, Kauai
I have completely fallen in love with Kauai. The scenery is amazing, the beaches are beautiful, and the landscapes and natural feel to the island makes it feel like you are in another country.
Read MoreNeighborhoods: Nob Hill
The perfect way to kick off my new blog series "Neighborhoods" is my own neighborhood: Nob Hill.
Read MoreFriday Five
Five things getting me through this rainy week in Portland. Included are a recent trip to Manzanita, a new coffee shop, an amazing coloring book, Chicago deep-dish pizza, and an awesome night of comedy.
Read MoreFriday Five: Vegetarian Date Night
As a vegetarian, it can sometimes be difficult to go to more "traditional" date night spots. Many romantic, upscale places feature a very meat heavy menu with only one vegetarian option, if any. Although living in Portland means that many of the restaurants here offer more selection and more options for vegetarians, sometimes I want to be able to go into a restaurant and order ANYTHING off the menu, without having to make substitutions. The list below includes my favorite restaurants in Portland that are strictly vegetarian, or feature a separate vegetarian menu. These are date night spots, so some of my favorites for lunch or a more casual meal aren't included. Enjoy!
Read MorePortland City Grill
I've always loved Portland City Grill, a fantastic restaurant 30 floors up in Downtown Portland. Their menu features classic NW cuisine with a slight Asian touch, and everything on their menu is delicious and perfectly prepared.
Read MoreFriday Five
Five weekly items of inspiration, fun and joy. This week featuring moscow mule cups, matcha lattes, The Confidence Project, trivia night at the Cruz Room, and an upcoming trip to San Diego.
Read MoreThe Book of Mormon
Going to plays and musicals used to be one of my favorite things to do with my family. My grandparents lived in LA, and whenever I would visit we would try to attend at least one or two shows. Some of my favorites growing up were the Lion King, Wicked and Annie. I haven't been in way too long though, so it came as an amazing surprise when my mom got us tickets for Book of Mormon for my birthday! That was this October, and I was so excited waiting for the night of the show to come January 23rd!
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