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Dec 4,2008
Adding Sparkle to Holiday Parties » Nothing Says Thank You Like a Great Bottle of Wine
by pearlgirl
So, you're invited to a holiday party that starts in less than an hour, and you're frantic because you haven't the slightest idea what the host likes. If you were raised in a Japanese family like I was, you know it can be a little embarrassing to show up to someone's house empty-handed. Knowing that wine is a well-received guest in most homes, I think I might have the answer to quell your anxieties—bubbles. Whether you're taking wine to the party as a gift for the host, or to be enjoyed that evening, there are few wines that are as fail-safe as these festive tongue ticklers. Most often, sparklers are drunk before the meal, and they often go well with hors d'oeuvres, so you're safe there. If the host doesn't drink alcohol, or doesn't like the sparkler you bring, he can re-gift it the next time he goes to a party. Hmm. Thankfully, there are fine examples in every price range and are available from many different wine regions around the globe, although the label laws in various a
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Aug 27,2008
Presentation Leads Water Blogmistress to Strong Realization
by jenniferd
I had a really neat experience yesterday. I was invited to the adidas campus, located in North Portland, to talk about the excellent quality of Portland's tap water . The folks over at adidas have organized a group of "sustainability ambassadors," who are working to improve "green" practices at their company, from head to toe. The idea is that the ambassadors meet periodically and not only decide on changes they would like to implement company-wide, but also to learn information to transmit to co-workers. I spent about 1/2 hour talking to this group of people about Portland's great tap water and worked on dispelling many of the myths and fears that people have about drinking from the tap . I was delighted that they not only listened incredibly intently to my presentation, but they also asked some great follow-up questions. I could tell that this group was really thinking about what I had told them. They even invited me back for their health fair in October. T
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Jul 6,2008
Season Cycle: Strategic Shopping at the Farmers Market
by pearlgirl
There's a lot of hooplah surrounding the opening of the farmers market—but have you thought about the best way to maximize your experience? Here's a little food for thought for newbies and seasoned veterans alike. The photos were taken at the Ecotrust Farmers Market and the info is from the Portland Farmers Market organization who oversees four urban markets: Ecotrust (NW), Eastbank (SE), PSU (SW) and Downtown (SW). Dress Comfortably
Wear walking shoes and comfortable clothing. The farmers market is open rain or shine, so be prepared for a change in the weather. Wear sunscreen and pack a collapsible umbrella. Bring A Market Tote
Some vendors have bags and boxes, but it's easiest if you bring your own market tote. Look for a reusable tote with a flat bottom and soft handles. Nothing too large—remember that you have to carry it! Machine-washable totes are also a good idea. Methods of Payment
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Wear walking shoes and comfortable clothing. The farmers market is open rain or shine, so be prepared for a change in the weather. Wear sunscreen and pack a collapsible umbrella. Bring A Market Tote
Some vendors have bags and boxes, but it's easiest if you bring your own market tote. Look for a reusable tote with a flat bottom and soft handles. Nothing too large—remember that you have to carry it! Machine-washable totes are also a good idea. Methods of Payment
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posted at 07:35 PM
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Jun 29,2008
Last Call for Alcohol...
by pearlgirl
Believe it or not, the OLCC has relaxed its rules on alcohol delivery. Oregonians can call their local grocer and schedule same-day delivery of wine and/or beer in unlimited quantities. Not so fast—orders must be placed by 9 a.m. and delivered by 9 p.m. New Seasons is now on speed dial...
posted at 07:15 PM
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Jun 26,2008
Make a Strawberry Chocolate Tart
by nancy
Oregon strawberries are everywhere, especially at the farmers markets. Sold in flats (12 pints) and oh so hard to resist. Which provokes the seasonal question of 'just how much shortcake can I really eat?'. Now some of you might raise your eyebrows at that question, while you spoon up the last of your strawberry shortcake breakfast, not missing a drop of whipping cream. I respect your abilty to focus, singlemindedly, on one way to consume the bounty of the season. The flat we purchased at the Saturday Farmers Market is gone now. Consumed fresh on the way home, as part of the aforementioned shortcake, cut and sugared, sent in lunch boxes to camp, and given as hostess' gifts. And the berries that we buy this evening at the Ecotrust Market? With any luck they'll make their way into our favorite strawberry tart. This is a great tart to make with kids, and can be executed beautifully by novice bakers, or taken up a notch by experts. Here's how it goes: Kids and adults wash their hands
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May 27,2008
Here's Something My Hips Didn't Need to Know
by pearlgirl
OMG. Fire On the Mountain is evil . Tonight, from 5-10pm they are selling their devil-icious wings for only 25 cents each. This is good for dine in only, so don't get any bright ideas... And for those folks who were looking forward to the wing-eating technique seminar... "Sara will not be hosting her wing-eating technique seminar tonight as previously advertised. She burned her wing eating finger while attempting to fry a piece of beef jerky and will be out of commission for a couple weeks. Please visit www.cluckbucket.com for all sorts of wing related information including dozens of wing eating techniques and wing restaurant reviews." Fire On the Mountain 4225 N. Interstate Portland, OR 97217or 1708 E. Burnside Portland, OR 97214
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May 18,2008
Le Pigeon - Another View
by pearlgirl
From Portland Food and Drink... “Foie Gras”….”Lamb Belly”….”Foot and Tail Croquette”…”Beef Cheek Bourguignon”. Gee, where am I, in heaven? Nah, just Le Pigeon here in PDX, where the accolades have always come fast and furious for chef/owner Gabriel Rucker’s charnel house cuisine. Talk about respect for your raw material. If you’re a pig who happens to catch Gabriel’s eye, there’s a good chance that 95% of you will end up on his menu. w and I made the trek to GR’s offal outpost last night for my birthday dinner, and explored many and varied parts of God’s creatures. I always like walking into Le Pigeon’s cozy, warmly lit dining room. Plus, now that they have started taking reservations, the crap shoot that was getting a seat there has become more like a sure bet. We had rezzies for a table at 7:30, but this is one of those joints that if there is a seat at their tiny ring
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