December 2016

For travelers who need their coffee, the right travel coffee maker is no easy task; but I’ve ended my search with the AeroPress by Aerobie, Inc. That’s been no easy…

Opening jars of the three varieties of CHEVOO cheeses for friends and family with baguette slices and crackers was met with approval and just a wee bit of elbow jostling.…

Portland in winter is not prime season for visitors, but there is a certain charm about the place in December with all the holiday decorations and Christmas cheer—plus the winter…

Josh Katz, author of Speaking American: How Ya’ll, Youse, and You Guys Talk, A Visual Guide, gives us a graphic guide to some of the American English words, phrases and…

A great-tasting and authentic seafood gumbo begins with its roux. The first five ingredients of Chef Seamus Foran’s roux says it all: a hefty portion of animal fat and flour,…

Turning flight layovers into opportunities to visit an extra destination is something that thrills experienced travelers—as I did on a recent 15-hour Dubai layover. I arrived in Dubai after a…

The holidays call for extraordinary, once-a-year feasts for family and friends. But it doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on precious tenderloin or even a rib roast. This…

When you’re hiking somewhere rural, there’s no concierge, no locker, and certainly no chance of someone else carrying your pack. Everything goes on your back, so over-packing will only be…