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Who doesn't love tacos? I sure do! Give me a fish taco in one hand and a strawberry margarita in the other and I am one happy camper! Here’s a list of some of my favorite places in town to chow down on some killer tacos. The Lost Pelican (Belltown): You might not think to visit…
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Without our mighty rivers, Portland’s first outside settlers would have had no way to trade fur. Without the Willamette and Columbia, we would have no iconic bridges (some 50 roadways cross the Willamette alone). We would have no marine cargo terminal fueling the regional economy with wheat and hay exports, or steel and automobile…
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Tis the Season for giving! During Black Friday to Cyber Monday we are donating 100% of proceeds from the sale of our Sizzle & Buzz cookbook to feed the hungry in the Seattle, Portland and central Oregon areas! Capturing stories, recipes, tips and tricks from acclaimed kitchens and personalities in Seattle, Portland and…
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Beets 2½ lbs whole beets 1/2 orange, quartered 3/4 cup white wine 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 bay leaf ½ cinnamon stick Salt Toss all ingredients on a sheet pan, cover, and roast in a 375° oven. • Check beets after about 1 hour. When fork tender,…
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On a Thursday evening not so long ago, I found myself dining at Tim Garling’s Jackalope Grill, located a block off of the main drag of downtown Bend. With an empty stomach and an expectant palate, I arrived at the entrance, which was adorned in lush greenery and twinkle lights. Eagerly, I stepped inside…
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