My friend earned her Phd.. I made her cookies

Mint

Hangar steak with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, bacon brussels sprouts. Basic, yet soo good.

Raise a glass to new friendships!

Accanto. Genoa's "other side"

I'll pass on dessert. It's often too overrated, and reeks havoc on the palate after such carefully crafted entrees.

This night found Lindsay and I at Accanto, Genoa's non pre-fixe dinner side of life. We ordered a cheese plate, followed by a complimentary spoon of sorbet.

50 plates - and not for HH this time. Smile

Steak. Because I never cook it at home.

Chocolate Ganache on a spoon.. little treat from the Chef.

McMinnville Grand Ballroom, with one table set for 7

Some evenings are just magic! Almost nothing compares to a four and a half hour dinner with amazing conversation among fantastic women.



Eight corks were pulled! Garrison Creek, R. Stuart, Naked, Processco, R. Stuart Port. Adelsheim(2)



Polly's perfectly prepared Cabernet braised short ribs.

Montage for Andrea's Bachelorette Dinner...

Buttermilk fried chicken. Yes, I did order this, and it was delicious.

Thanksgiving 2010, Location: Home

Family. Buddy/Bonni, Michael/Valerie, Madison, Ukaia, Bill/Lori

Uncle David carve the bird(s).

A Thursday evening in Portland with Madison

Portland Art Museum, a little rain, and a lot of fun!
Metrovino for Madison's first Cappuccino!! Woo hoo


We shared house made ravioli and Margaretta pizza at Bella Giogia

MacTarnahans Taproom

Flights happen.


Spicy Buffalo Wings.

Farm to Fork, Dundee Oregon. Just go there!

Salt on the butter! It will change your life.

Carlton Farms Pork Loin
Roasted New Potatoes, Kale, Duxelle Toast, Mustard Cream Sauce

The baby reds (my favorite side dish of all time) are cracked to perfection!

Pazzo Italian Restaurant / Bar side

Olive oil and balsamic. Yes, please.


Happy Hour pizza, pick your own toppings. $6

Madison's High School Graduation Celebration

All prepared with love by Madison's Mom; Me.
(Showcasing my domestic skills when needed....that's right people)

Prix Fixe Menu. Nick's Italian Cafe. A few of our courses.

Fritto misto

Tomato, cheese salad with flash fried Meyer lemons




Profiteroles with anise gelato

Camp 18! Summer 2010 Beach Loop Day

Proof that I sometimes do order breakfast. Sort of.
Camp 18 has THE best french toast.

Wild Abandon Restaurant. Portland.

Scallops and Risotto. What could be better?