Hippo Hardware is an eclectic building salvage store specializing in hardware, lighting, architecture, and plumbing from 1860-1960. They also offer assorted collectibles, trinkets, whatnots, and whoziwhatsits depending on what they get in. The spirit of Hippo Hardware is to rejoice in the individual, the unique, and the original. Yesterday was a wicked rainy day so … Continue reading Hippo Hardware & Trading Company
Jim took me to the Portland Apple Store the other morning to purchase my Christmas present, a new iPhone. I'm part of the family team that takes most of the photographs, so I choose the 8 Plus, which has two cameras. Sorry, I'm going to "geek out" for a sentence or two. The 8 Plus … Continue reading Apple Store – Portland
I'm sure most of you are asking, what the hell is she writing about now? Garbage is very serious in Portland, here's a short explanation from the "handbook" that came with our rental cottage.... Bins are located in the garage of the cottage around the corner on Elm Street. We have to use the keypad … Continue reading Garbage in Portland
When we're in Portland, which is where we are currently, here are our digs. Japanese Gardens, Zoo, and lots of other urban trails are all within hiking/walking distance. Jim and I walk down the mountain to Burnside and have lunch or brunch then do our grocery shopping. Sometimes, we buy too much and take a … Continue reading Historic Springs Cottage
As most of you know we just recently moved to southern Oregon, Jim and I are foodies and 4 Daughters Irish Pub sounded compelling. (Best English Pub we've ever been to was located in Hong Kong, but that's a different story.) Loved the ambiance, wait staff was friendly, put food only average. Still liked it … Continue reading 4 Daughters Irish Pub, Medford OR
Jim loves trains, he was featured on the front page of the Colorado Springs newspaper "The Gazette" in the engine of the train with the engineer. This was due to the fact that everyday the train went by Jim was out there waving to the engineer. We've never been to a train show before but … Continue reading Rogue Valley Railroad Show
I just bought myself an Instant Pot. I have been wanting one for a while now and finally indulged. You will probably be seeing a string of recipes that call for one. This soup is the first thing I cooked with the Instant Pot and it turned out impressively well. I was amazed at how … Continue reading Split Pea Soup
