What signals a celebration better than raising a flute of sparkling wine? Whatever you pour, be it French Champagne, Spanish cava, German sekt, Portuguese or Argentine espumante, or Italian prosecco, …
Nancy Zaffaro
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Of all the many things to do on the coast of the Pacific Northwest, there is nothing like walking along the water, or just gazing out on the horizon and …
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Grilled Corn with Garlic Thyme Butter and Corn Nuts
On a recent visit to Tacoma, Washington, my daughter and I spent a full day exploring the city. It was happy hour by the time we moved on to Point Ruston …
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The eclipse visible across a swath of the United States on Monday, August 21, 2017 was a fascinating celestial event. I’d seen lunar eclipses, but never a solar eclipse. Living …
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Uncle Nearest Alters Story of Tennessee Whiskey
Ultimately, the success of the newly released Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey will rely on the taste of the whiskey. And the company’s owners, Fawn and Keith Weaver, got it …
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La Ruta PDX: Spanish Cuisine Fest in Portland
“Las penas con pan son menos,” is a common Spanish saying that translates as, “Sadness with bread is less,” or “Sorrows with bread are lessened.” With an abundance of bread …
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Spain’s World Tapas Day: A Portland Celebration
Few of us would turn down the opportunity to board the next plane for Madrid and enjoy Spain’s creative, flavorful and fragrant cuisine. But if you can’t do that, spend …
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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, …
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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 …
