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…
December 2016
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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.…
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NorthwestU.S.U.S. Destinations
Weird and Wonderful: Portland in Winter
by Rick Goulianby Rick GoulianPortland 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…
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Food & DrinkFor the HomeTravel & LifestyleTravel Gear & Gifts
Book Review: Speaking American, by Josh Katz
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…
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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,…
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Africa/Middle EastInternationalInternational Destinations
Layover in Dubai: Making the Most of a Short Stay
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…
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Food & DrinkRecipes
Roast Beef Stuffed With Quinoa, Spinach, Cranberries
by Lynne Curryby Lynne CurryThe 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…
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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…