I love the whimsical ambiance of Dan Wei Canting.*
I go for the fantastic food but enjoy the atmosphere.
The staff is friendly and attentive.
It was a great place for an early dinner recently.
It was raining and I had just seen a powerful, one-person play “Golda Meir”.
I was ready to exhale and relax.
Let’s be fair….
We observe Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Irish-American Heritage Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Gay & Lesbian Pride Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Native American Heritage Month….I would bet that this is an incomplete list.
These are causes that speak to the heart of life in America and deserve our attention.
However, I must point out that we have another month-long cause that deserves our immediate and unconditional support.
No matter where you stand on issues or what you believe in, I call on you to support Continue reading “This Month Needs Your Support!”
“We can make choices. We can create options to maximize our inner peace and serenity, our health, and our sense of self-worth.” Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Mayo Clinic
The Oregonian names XICO as one of Portland’s best restaurants for 2016.
The Oregonian names XICO 2015 “Cuisine of the Year!”
The Oregonian names XICO 2014 to the list of top 10 Portland restaurant bars: Bar Tab
The Oregonian names XICO’s trout pozole as one of Portland’s top ten dishes in 2013.
“But when from a long distant past, nothing subsists, after the people are dead, after the things are broken and scattered, still, alone, more fragile, but with more vitality, more unsubstantial, more persistent, more faithful, the smell and taste of things remained poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us, waiting and hoping for their moment, amid the ruins of all the rest; and bear unfaltering , in the tiny and almost impalpable drop of their essence, the vast structure of recollection.” excerpt from Remembrance of Things Past by Marcel Proust. Continue reading “Finding Grace in a Grilled Ham & Cheese”
I consider it my duty when in France to eat as much wonderful chocolate as possible. I found these delightful chocolate bars in the little town of Beaumes-de-Venise, France.
Such treats…great chocolates, fabulous wine and incredible food!
I left my heart in Beaumes-de-Venise!
Learn more and order these wonderful bars at Choc Stars
Sorry for the glare on the photos…still learning!
Craving another bite of chocolate? See this post Chocolate!
Yesterday was a perfect Saturday for me. By 8 A.M., I was sweating at a spinning class, back home to housework and then quality time with Ginny before taking her to doggy day care. She loves playing with the other dogs and comes home tired, hungry and happy. I’m such a good dog mother! Continue reading “A Perfect Saturday in NW Portland”
Growing up in the South, every summer I attended family reunions on both sides of my family. These were not casual, thrown together events but massive undertakings requiring a state park to accommodate the crowd, the huge quantities of food and all the activities. I loved them. Seeing my cousins, being petted by my aunts and uncles, playing games and eating delicious food was heaven. The women proudly displayed their finest fried chicken, roasts, casseroles and, of course, desserts. It was our version of the county fair with verbal blue ribbons.
Weeks before, my Mother and her sisters came together in person to refine the menu and to gossip. Hanging around in the war room, aka Mother’s kitchen, I learned about my terrible Aunt Sally. Continue reading “My Terrible Aunt Sally”
Le Vieux Restaurant, 1937 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, 503.206.208.2907,www.levieuxpdx.com
Recently, Portland has lived up to its reputation as a rainy city! Sunday was no exception. It was the kind of day that makes me want to stay home and read by the fire. However, I know that it is better to get out and do things. Otherwise, the grey sky tends to color my thoughts and feelings. Continue reading “Return to Le Vieux Restaurant”
Lauretta Jean’s, 3402 SE Division St, Portland, OR www.laurettajeans.com
I love visiting this bakery/cafe on Division Street. It has a vibe and great food—especially the pies—that make every trip a pleasure.
Here’s a recent article from the Portland Monthly Word of Mouth
“Your guests can eat oatmeal at home. Lauretta Jean’s serves a proper breakfast meal: oven-fresh biscuits, each containing euphoric amounts of butter, served every way imaginable-French toast to vegetarian Benedict, or just cradling fresh pork sausage, an egg and maple butter. Slices of breakfast pie (pictured) are drawn from a serious collection including fresh pumpkin and a hazel-nut crowned honey pie, also available to go.”
For serious breakfast eaters, this is the place to go! Of course, a slice of pie is a good thing anytime!
Lori Greer in Portland 