Red Hill's Market. Dundee, Oregon

Brunch of wine country champions .

*kids cheese pizza 

*big kids Bloody Mary 

Lunch today! La Rambla.

Every time, I just love the atmosphere! 

Sal's Kitchen - aka I'm in LOVE

You tell me: what's not to love about these dishes?

Crab and asparagus risotto. Risotto, dungenous crab, rock crab and asparagus finished with parmesan.

Warm brussels sprout salad.
Quick fried with olives, capers, lemon zest and proscuitto. YES, PLEASE!!

A secret supper in a magic garden AKA Lindsay and Valerie in happyland

Winery dinners on estates over looking the valley are the best!

Winery cats rule.



Succotash with fresh corn. YUM

Celebrating Tomatoes

Dundee Bistro with my Nan.

Honestly, steak and gorgonzola is amazing. Every time.

Fuji's for lunch. Escaping reality.

Dinner with Madison at Hayden's Grill

10 on the scale for presentation. Outside dining overlooking the lake, and great conversation with the most amazing daughter.

Jory at The Allison Inn and Spa. Newberg's elite.

Celebrating my new job! A wonderful evening.

06 Prive LeNord. Saved five years (a record for sure for us) for just this moment.


Normally I wouldn't order bread pudding, or dessert for that matter. I can honestly say I have not stopped thinking about this dessert since that night. It melts in your mouth.

Meriwether's Restaurant, Portland

Our wonderful discovery as of late. Will return, it's only a matter of time.


French Pear and Pomegranate Martini's.

No words needed. Just a perfect day.

And, that's not water....

50 Plates, Pearl Dist. Revisited

Iceberg Salad, bacon, scallions, blue cheese 5.00
Happy Hour

It just has me at bacon.

Irving Street Kitchen - my new love in Portland

Port Wine braised short rib, broccoli rabe, potato parsnip puree, truffle butter.

Yes, please.

Tim Hortons. Location: Canada. Verdict: meh

Beautiful day in Beautiful Hood River with friends

These were too cute!

Cool usage of Frames, proving frames can be cool.

Temp. tatoos..

Villa Calcinaia Dinner at Nick's Italian Cafe

Mr. Sebastiano Capponi