We boarded the Boxer Riding Shotgun… And set off for a Very Busy Weekend!! Our son is the Head Coach of the East Nicolaus Spartan...

One Sunday we  took a leisurely drive from our St. Helens home near the Columbia River to the historic town of Vernonia. Winding our way...

We’ve known him longer than we have had our youngest daughter. He introduced us to Sencha and Oolong teas years ago. On a visit to our...

Traveling north on I-5 we took a short detour into Central Point, Oregon. Being a chocolate lover, it is difficult to drive past a sign...

On our way home from Grants Pass, Oregon we decided to gas up our truck in Central Point. We spotted a sign advertising the “Rogue...

Portland, Oregon is a virtual epicurean wonderland ! And we are trying our best to take full advantage of all opportunites every time we...

My Sweet Husband and I were standing in the kitchen, discussing breakfast options. The wind whipped the tree branches back and forth and...

I used to call for directions to a shop or restaurant. Then I began googling to get directions. But now, I have a new BFF (Best Friend...

In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia…… walking is the primary mode of transportation. Occasionally, a messenger might come charging down...

The Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington suggested we visit the Museum of Glass. We had been invited to a glass blowing session at our...

Our daughter and son in law have the two most well behaved playful pups ! Emma is a chocolate lab and Gracie is a Chihuahua/Schnauzer...

Onour way to Portland to visit our precious kids, we found an absolutely adorable Retro Motel in Grants Pass, Oregon…. the Motel del...

Ingredients: CRUST FOR 6″ PIE 1 cup regular flour 1/2 cup shortening, ( Crisco, not butter or oil) needs to be kept cool 1/2 teaspoon...

Ingredients: CRUST FOR 6″ PIE 1 cup regular flour 1/2 cup shortening, ( Crisco, not butter or oil) needs to be kept cool 1/2 teaspoon...

This product, extremely popular in the South, tastes similar to homemade. Sweet tea is served year round in the South. It is assumed...