During the holidays, when family members are signing up for what they plan to bring for dinners whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas, one request is always made clear. “Make sure Jan brings her cran”. You see, Jan is my Godmother, and every year she brings her famous cranberry relish. It’s the one dish...
Planning a trip to the Willamette Valley? Well, if you’re a local of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a wine traveler looking to explore everything the Willamette Valley has to offer, or if you’re new to the Oregon wine scene, this is also the guide for you! This is the ultimate Willamette Valley travel guide which...
Most Oregonians would cite fall as being their favorite season in the Pacific Northwest. And, as we drove home from the Sunriver a few weekends ago, I could definitely see why! The change in foliage color along the road was just gorgeous. And, it’s no secret amongst us Oregonians that the best time of year for a...
I love winter. The snow, cold temps and even the rain…I love every little bit about it. Of course, there is one thing I particularly adore about Oregon winters, and that’s the great indoors! A cozy armchair pulled up alongside the fire, a hot cup of cocoa (or glass of wine) in hand and...
Nothing says autumn has arrived like fresh apples and apple pie. Growing up my parents had a small apple orchard in our backyard and every fall we had an abundance of apples. My mom would try to keep up with all of the apples by making fresh apple sauce, poached apples, apple jelly, apple...
As soon as the air turns crisp, I begin thinking about all the best fall cocktails and the first thing to come to mind is the Hot Toddy Cocktail Drink Recipe. It’s like clock work. Just thinking of it takes me back to when I first discovered this little gem. I was living in...
