It was our second wedding anniversary. While I am usually the one who plans our adventures, this year I tasked my darling bride to “surprise” me. She certainly did with a wine tour of Oregon’s Yamhill Valley. Our first stop was Rex Hill.
McMenamins – The Edgefield’s Black Rabbit Restaurant
It was a beautiful Saturday at the McMenamins Edgefield Estate. The sun was out, yet it wasn’t too hot. In fact everything was just right for meeting my brother and sister-in-Law who had driven down from The Dalles.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar Part 2
In part one of this particular journey, my darling and I had the luxury of enjoying some of THE BEST oysters in Seattle at Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar. Our culinary adventure was now about to take us to new heights, as we were about to be treated to a oyster / single malt scotch pairing.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar Part 1
We arrived on a Friday afternoon after a leisurely drive up from Portland. We saw the sign first, welcoming us to what would be a mollusk seduction of epic proportions.
Pan Seared Pacific Salmon with an Orange Juice and Grande Marnier reduction on a bed of Baby Arugula.
This is the first of my culinary experiments. When I was at the market, (I usually shop at Whole Foods on NE Sandy and 43rd), I found the most beautiful piece of Pacific Salmon I had seen in a while. The color was perfect and there were few bones in it. I believe I pulled…
August 14, 2015: Date Night at Teso’aria
It’s Date Night for my darling and I. Being wine club members at Teso’aria, we get the inside scoop on special events. Teso’aria is a winery nestled in the Umpqua Valley on the banks of the North Umpqua River, close to Roseburg, Oregon. They also have a tasting room in North Portland. This award-winning vintner offers an exclusive…