An opportunity arose for Walter and Thomas Monteith and they took advantage of it. In 1848, the two brothers purchased 320 acres of crazy-beautiful and fertile Oregon land for $400.00, …
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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Albany, Oregon’s Vibrant Culinary Scene
From fine dining to casual bistros, from brew pub to British high tea, or ethnic cuisine to BBQ, Albany, Oregon’s vibrant culinary scene is more than what many towns of …
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The sun is barely up, and the early morning air is fresh and cool when we board the open wooden motor boat that will take us from Ceiba Tops Lodge …
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Kale, Pancetta and Gruyere Bread Pudding Recipe
The bread pudding recipe presented here is made with brioche, kale, pancetta, and gruyere is a perfect dish for brunch, breakfast, or lunch. It’s also a great dish to take …
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Food & DrinkFood And DrinkNorthwestOn The TownPeople StoriesU.S. Destinations
Albany Oregon’s Culinary Arts Program Trains Tomorrow’s Chefs
The restaurant industry has never been more diverse and dynamic, and chefs today work in an industry perhaps more creative and chef-driven than ever before. While formal training used to …
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Peru’s Amazon Rainforest: About the Water
Visiting the Amazon rainforest evokes the chance to see a wide and mighty river and narrow slow-moving waterways with hanging Tarzan vines and jungle flora. Flora like exotic houseplants on …
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One of my favorite Portland day trips is Salem area’s Silver Falls State Park. Quite simply, this is a park I make a point to visit at least once a …
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Willamette Valley Vineyards is an Oregon winery you need to know; one of those joyful finds that includes the best of the Oregon winery wine tasting experience. They make fabulous …
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BBQ spareribs and a glass of Pinot Noir? Certainly; and even better when the Pinot Noir appears in the BBQ sauce. Wine Chef DJ MacIntyre oversees the menu and kitchen …
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Hotel B: Art and Elegance in Lima’s Barranco District
Outside the Hotel B, Lima’s premier boutique hotel in the bohemian Barranco district, two bicycles embellished with the hotel’s signature “B” are parked. One is black, one is white. Two …