On a recent trip to Chicago, we found Tesori quite by accident. My teenaged nephew and I had enjoyed a great morning walking Grant Park and visiting the Shedd Aquarium. …
Nancy Zaffaro
Nancy Zaffaro
Nancy Zaffaro took her first solo trip at 17 years old and has been hooked on travel ever since. She's a long-time writer and editor and the Editor of ConfettiTravelCafe.com. You can see more of her work at NancyZaffaro.com.
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Food & DrinkFood And DrinkNorthwestOn The TownU.S. Destinations
Oregon Berry Festival: Celebrating Old Fashioned Fun, Modern Farming and Gourmet Food Products
Wandering a good festival is a highlight of long summer days, and attending the Oregon Berry Festival in Portland was a sweet treat. The family-friendly festival is good old-fashioned fun, …
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Africa/Middle EastArt & CultureInternationalInternational DestinationsTravel Destinations
The Art of Moroccan Ceramic and Tile Work
Among the many arts and crafts created in Morocco by maalems, or master craftspeople, Moroccan tile work and ceramics is among the most skilled and beautiful. Morocco’s ancient city of …
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Tamale Boy’s Head Chef Abel Hernandez says, “A refreshing alternative to the traditional guacamole, Sikil Pak is an easy-to-make dip of roasted vegetables and toasted pumpkin seed. Serve with crispy …
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Stay in A Moroccan Riad
There is no better place to spend the night in Morocco than a riad, a Moroccan guesthouse. Most riads are located within or just outside the medinas, the walled cities …
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Let The Wines Come To You at Local Wine Events
Wine lovers know there is no shortage of excellent wine regions to visit in the Pacific Northwest. Each AVA offer wines that will please the palate and offer a diverse …
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Capitol Cider’s Chef de Cuisine Sara Harvey shares this fabulous cider BBQ sauce recipe that’s perfect for summertime! “This is a cider-based BBQ sauce that I tweaked slightly for home …
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At the BarFood & DrinkFood And DrinkNorthwestOn The TownU.S. Destinations
Altabira: Fabulous Food and Brew with a View
Housed at the rooftop of the Hotel Eastlund in Portland’s Eastside Lloyd District, Altabira City Tavern offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city’s downtown skyline and the West Hills …
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Africa/Middle EastInternationalInternational DestinationsTravel Destinations
Camping in Morocco’s Sahara Desert
Morocco offers the opportunity to visit a country with incredible variety—Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, the Rif, Middle and High Atlas Mountain ranges, rich agricultural land, and the Sahara Desert. A …
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At the BarFood & DrinkFood And DrinkFor the HomeNorthwestOn The TownU.S. Destinations
Ciders and Food Pairing: What the Experts Are Saying
Cider pairs well with food; like wine and beer, it’s great with cheese, seafood, meats, soups, salads, BBQ and ethnic dishes, and desserts. Whether you’re just starting to explore ciders …