Browsing Archive December, 2016
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Food & Drink 0
AeroPress: A Great Cup of Coffee On the Road
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 ...
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Impress Your Guests: Infused CHEVOO Cheeses
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 ...
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Northwest 0
Weird and Wonderful: Portland in Winter
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 ...
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Food & Drink 0
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, ...
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Acadia’s Seafood Gumbo Recipe
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 ...
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Africa/Middle East 0
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 ...
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Food & Drink 0
Roast Beef Stuffed With Quinoa, Spinach, Cranberries
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 ...
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Travel Gear & Gifts 0
12 Tips to Pack Light for Long Hikes
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 ...