When we were first married we took a road trip to Wisconsin to meet Laura's relatives. We drove out in our used Honda Accord. We got near Mankato MN and the car started pouring smoke out of the exhaust. We went, "Oh shit!" and tried to find a Honda dealer to diagnose and fix what … Continue reading Limberger Cheese
I suppose all of us, as we were growing up, had likes and severe dislikes of food. For me, breakfast was a non-issue, cereal. Who doesn't like surgery bowls of corn flakes, especially if you had a banana. Lunch, a no brainer, bologna sandwich. My bologna has a first name it's Oscar, my bologna has … Continue reading Stressless Dining with Children
Since I'm moving to Sellwood soon. I'm trying to explore a few of the really great food places there. It's an amazing little neighborhood and there's lots of great spots. One of my favorite pubs, Muddy Rudder is there. There's also a Killer Burger within walking distance of my condo. Which, is just downright dangerous. … Continue reading Exploring Sellwood: Grand Central Bakery
I wrote recently about Tito's Burrito. It reminded me that there are a lot of great food options really close to Portland State University. If I'm really hungry I hit up Tito's because they really pile on the food. If I'm not that hungry, or want to eat healthier, I go to Best Baguette. Best … Continue reading Best Baguette
Pretty soon I'll be moving from my old haunt in South West Portland to a new, much nicer place right next to the river in the South East. I'm really excited about it. But it also means I have to do what I can to write about all of the great places to eat near … Continue reading Elephant’s on Corbett
Seemingly, every state has it's own proprietary fast food chain that they hold in regard higher than any other. In Texas, Whataburger is sacred. In California, In & Out is the institution to which all other burger joints are unfavorably compared. Oregon has one too, it's called Burgerville. Also, since I live in Oregon I … Continue reading Burgerville
My Mom passed away in August 2018. She was a teenager during World War II when most foods were rationed and everyone in school learned to cook. Her cooking was always more basic, but good and nutritious. I realized after her passing that I had very few of her recipes, you know, things that only … Continue reading Family Recipes
I didn't know my paternal Grandfather because he passed away shortly after I was born, but I had the privilege of knowing my maternal Grandpa. I hope you all had a Grandpa as wonderful as mine. He was so loving, yet distant. So hard working and industrious, yet calm and introspective. So private, yet very … Continue reading My Grandfather
We spent the entire day in Ashland. We decided this morning to take a hike in Ashland. Destination was, we think, Ashland Ponds, still don't know for sure. We stopped at Ashland Chamber of Commerce to ask about location of ponds and pick up a hiking map or two. After an hour chatting with the … Continue reading Day in Ashland, OR
So hungry for fish yesterday, we had heard Laughing Clam was pretty good so we took a drive up to Grants Pass. We got a seat right in front of the fireplace, felt good, it was a cold day. Jim had a "Hot Ginger Toddy, which was good and warming. I stayed with a draft … Continue reading The Laughing Clam, Grants Pass, OR
