It’s starting out to be a really bad travel day. We can get to DFW, but we can’t get out of there, maybe until tomorrow. The good news is we had breakfast at an awesome place this morning, Pine State Biscuit. They’ve gotten loads of press, including being on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. we had…
Portland Sans Halibut – Day Five
We tried, but there is no halibut to be had, none of the fishermen are in yet. We continued our McMenamins tour today, then went downtown Portland to Southpark seafood restaurant. I’m not sure I could even tell you what all we ordered, but it was all delicious, and below is a picture of the…
Let’s Talk Fiber While We’re Waiting For Halibut, Portland – Day Four
Halibut season started Saturday, and our best chance for fresh halibut will be today (Monday). It would be nice to be lucky enough to get some, and if we do, we’re firing up the smoker. It’s been a pretty uneventful day, McMenamins for breakfast, market by the river, made French lentils with collards, and got…
Portland Reuben Casserole – Day Three
So today was another uncharacteristically beautiful day. I can’t tell you how glad I am it’s not raining all the time. Of course, we went to the grocery store today, but also the Columbia outlet, a great antique store only open on Saturdays, and Portland Homestead (for urban homesteaders). That fabulous corned beef we had…
Portland Trip – Day Two
It’s been great day in Portland. The weather was gorgeous, much to my surprise, glad NOAA was wrong. I love it that it’s spring here and the cherry blossoms are out. Also the camellia bushes and azalea bushes are gorgeous. We did a little shopping and some serious grocery shopping. Grocery shopping is always fabulous…