Christine
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Dec 11 2016
Christmas in Dairyville!
Last weekend my family and I had the pleasure of visiting Alpenrose Dairy in Portland, Oregon. We were looking for something fun and Christmas-y to do and Christmas in Dairyville fit the bill! This year marks the 100 year anniversary of Alpenrose Dairy farm. They’re truly considered a mandatory staple in the Pacific Northwest with delicious …
Aug 24 2012
Yankee Candle Fall Fragrance Preview
It is the middle of summer, and Yankee Candles has already released its Fall Fragrance Preview line of candles. In this line of candles you will find all the delicious scents of Autumn that will remind you of Thanksgiving day, Halloween and baking pies with grandmother! It may seem too early for these now, but …
Jul 03 2012
A Beautiful Breakfast at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro
A couple months ago my friends and I had a wonderful afternoon at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro. Not only did we dine on some of the finest cheeses I have ever had in my life, we also enjoyed a variety of meats from their Charcuterie plate. Morels has a cheese and charcuterie bar with more …
Jun 24 2012
Dining Faux Al Fresco at Postrio Bar & Grill
On a recent stroll through the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian Hotel, my husband and I decided to stop in at Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Bar & Grill for a light lunch. The appeal to us of Postrio is that is has an outdoor seating vibe, even though it is inside the hotel. It could help that …
Jun 23 2012
Firefly* Tapas Kitchen & Bar – The Best Time I Had in Vegas!
I love tapas and I knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to hit up Firefly* while visiting Las Vegas. I first heard about them because according to Urbanspoon, Las Vegas, Firefly* Tapas is the number one choice of restaurants in the “Higher Priced” category. I would have to say it almost seems like it …
Jun 19 2012
A Mouthwatering Birthday Dinner at Public House
Last week my husband and I were in Las Vegas for the second time this year. We are true lovers of Vegas, and it is primarily because of the fantastic food. As there are so many restaurants to choose from, it is hard cramming in all the places we dream of eating in one short …
Dec 14 2011
Eat Your Heart Out at Susan Feniger’s STREET
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, a group of friends and I stopped in at Susan Feniger’s STREET to check out the multi-ethnic eatery of “street food” located in Hollywood, California. Having lived in Los Angeles for many years, this is where I first began to appreciate diverse food culture, via the sheer variety of this …
Jun 20 2011
From Dumplings to Wontons it’s All About Chinese Cuisine!
Chinese cuisine is not only a type of food found within mainland China, but nearly every global culture has adapted this cuisine to their local food preferences. From Paris to Sydney, you will find Chinese cuisine in virtually every neighborhood, merging Chinese cooking techniques with local ingredients. As with the history of China, the cuisine …
Jun 16 2011
The Spicy & Enticing World of Mexican Cuisine!
Mexican cuisine, known for its bold tastes and attractive colors, is a regional cuisine with both modern and ancient traditions. While many world cultures lacked ingredients commonly used today due to the unknown New World, Mexican cuisine has a rich tradition when it comes to using modern food staples such as corn and tomatoes. Since …
May 15 2011
A Delicious Lunch at Something’s Fishy!
Last week my husand and I met my in-laws at Something’s Fishy in Woodland Hills for lunch. Something’s Fishy has an extensive list of rolls and some of them are even half price! The four of us shared the all following dishes and left presently stuffed. First, we ordered the Albacore Sashimi. The fish was fresh and …
