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Umi Tea Sets: The Little Joys of a Yixing Tea Set

Afuri Ramen and Dumpling: Bowls of Steamy Goodness

Braised Lamb Shank Recipe From Willamette Valley’s Iris Vineyards

Travel with a Group When Hiking the Inca Trail

Include Madeira in your Portugal Itinerary

7 Things to Pack in Your Travel Backpack

Virgin Voyages Cruise: Ultimate Culinary Experience

The World’s Most Amazing Wine Regions

7 Reasons to Travel to Tanzania

Visiting Turtle Sanctuaries in Oman

U.S. Destinations

  • Virgin Voyages Cruise: Ultimate Culinary Experience

    by Janice Sakata-Schultze September 13, 2022
    by Janice Sakata-Schultze September 13, 2022
  • Top 10 Things to Do in Redding, California

    by Lorena Maia April 29, 2022
    by Lorena Maia April 29, 2022
  • Breckenridge Colorado: A Destination to Swoon Over

    by Joanne Galko January 17, 2022
    by Joanne Galko January 17, 2022
  • Enjoy These Six Activities on Mackinac Island

    by Erin Coyle January 10, 2022
    by Erin Coyle January 10, 2022
  • Photographing Cape Disappointment State Park

    by Adrianne Brockman January 3, 2022
    by Adrianne Brockman January 3, 2022
  • Gem Golf Courses in the U.S. and Canada

    by Jordan Fuller December 22, 2021
    by Jordan Fuller December 22, 2021

International Destinations

  • Travel with a Group When Hiking the Inca Trail

    by Erin Coyle December 6, 2022
    by Erin Coyle December 6, 2022
  • Include Madeira in your Portugal Itinerary

    by Chris Tellings October 24, 2022
    by Chris Tellings October 24, 2022
  • Virgin Voyages Cruise: Ultimate Culinary Experience

    by Janice Sakata-Schultze September 13, 2022
    by Janice Sakata-Schultze September 13, 2022
  • The World’s Most Amazing Wine Regions

    by Nina Simons August 31, 2022
    by Nina Simons August 31, 2022
  • 7 Reasons to Travel to Tanzania

    by Nina Simons July 12, 2022
    by Nina Simons July 12, 2022
  • Visiting Turtle Sanctuaries in Oman

    by Erin Coyle July 6, 2022
    by Erin Coyle July 6, 2022

Food & Drink

Umi Tea Sets: The Little Joys of a Yixing Tea Set

by Nancy Zaffaro February 5, 2023

After the busy December holidays, and now at the last day of the lunar New Year, I’ve taken stock of my blessings and considered what it is I’d like to…

by Nancy Zaffaro February 5, 2023

Afuri Ramen and Dumpling: Bowls of Steamy Goodness

by Nancy Zaffaro January 23, 2023

When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cream, but I wanted the cream of broccoli cheddar soup instead. Not much has changed; a big, savory bowl…

by Nancy Zaffaro January 23, 2023

Braised Lamb Shank Recipe From Willamette Valley’s Iris Vineyards

January 6, 2023
by Janice Sakata-Schultze January 6, 2023

Virgin Voyages Cruise: Ultimate Culinary Experience

September 13, 2022
by Janice Sakata-Schultze September 13, 2022

The World’s Most Amazing Wine Regions

August 31, 2022
by Nina Simons August 31, 2022

Feed Your Traveler’s Spirit: Great International Recipes

December 19, 2021
by Jade Piper December 19, 2021

Travel & Lifestyle

7 Things to Pack in Your Travel Backpack

by Julia Nikolaus October 19, 2022

A travel backpack is essential for any trip, whether you’re just going on a weekend getaway or an around-the-world adventure. To ensure you have everything you need for your trip,…

by Julia Nikolaus October 19, 2022

Staying Within Your Vacation Budget

by Katie Tejada May 9, 2022

Staying within your vacation budget during your next trip may seem like an insurmountable challenge, especially if you’re visiting a foreign country or heading to an expensive resort town. But…

by Katie Tejada May 9, 2022

5 Budget-friendly Outdoor Wedding Destinations

February 1, 2022
by Mariam Simmons February 1, 2022

Author Craig Romano: Blending Love of the Outdoors and Writing

December 1, 2021
by Nancy Zaffaro December 1, 2021

5 Best Dog Breeds for Outdoor Junkies

November 22, 2021
by Steffi Trott November 22, 2021

Destination Wedding Tips You Need to Know

November 19, 2021
by Mariam Simmons November 19, 2021

Recipes

Braised Lamb Shank Recipe From Willamette Valley’s Iris Vineyards

by Janice Sakata-Schultze January 6, 2023

The Willamette Valley in Oregon has become one of the most popular and celebrated places for winemaking in the country in the last few decades.  With ideal climate and growing…

by Janice Sakata-Schultze January 6, 2023

Feed Your Traveler’s Spirit: Great International Recipes

by Jade Piper December 19, 2021

Throughout COVID-19, people across the world have had to stay home and stay safe from the virus in an effort to slow the spread. For us travelers, this has meant…

by Jade Piper December 19, 2021

5 Easy Bourbon and Wine Cocktails

April 22, 2020
by Harold Camaya April 22, 2020

10 Creative Whiskey Cocktails to Impress your Guests

April 14, 2020
by Harold Camaya April 14, 2020

Calibama Cooking: Garlic and Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin Recipe

January 22, 2020
by Nancy Zaffaro January 22, 2020

Chocolate Cocktails: Recipes That Are Great for Winter

February 12, 2019
by Jessica Smith February 12, 2019

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From their flagship line, Villa Gemma, this little From their flagship line, Villa Gemma, this little bottle of Masciarelli’s Bianca Colline Teatine Igt went so well with a delicious weekday fresh tuna salad.  A wine from Italy’s Abruzzo. Loved the light effervescence too.
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When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cre When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cream, but I wanted the cream of broccoli cheddar soup instead. Not much has changed; a big, savory bowl of soup remains one of my favorite and most frequent meals. Of course, Japanese ramen is right up there as one of the best. A trip to Afuri Ramen and Dumpling in Beaverton was the perfect winter meal.
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Afuri Ramen + Dumpling just unveiled their new menu, allowing them to focus on these two type of bowls of goodness, rather than a more izakaya menu. They still carry terrific small plates and donburi and a great bar menu.
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Happy Lunar New Year! Wonderful meal as always at Happy Lunar New Year! Wonderful meal as always at Pho Van on 82nd in Portland. A couple dishes not pictured because … well, we were enjoying ourselves! 🧧
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Chúc mừng Năm Mới — Happy New Year!
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I’ve had this LOVELY bottle of Kestrel Vinters’ 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon in my “cellar” since my first visit to their beautiful Yakima Valley winery in 2014. It’s from their Winemakers Select Series. It was time to open this one for our Christmas dinner.
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And of course, if you’re keeping it a stay in to And of course, if you’re keeping it a stay in town trip, you have to hit Fremont. We’ll, you don’t, but we did! Fun seeing all the old casinos!
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