Posted in Traveling But Mostly Eating on June 27, 2007 | No Comments »
Let me count the ways.
Thai food: Thai Orchid near NW 23rd (swanky neighborhood) is superb. Dad declared this seemingly unimpressive joint “The Best Thai Food Ever” so there you have it. After six uphill blocks, we breathlessly arrived at this yellow establishment which I would classify as a step up from a dump. Here’s a [...]
Posted in Other Fine Foodies, Traveling But Mostly Eating on June 24, 2007 | No Comments »
Joining me for this review of Jake’s Famous Crawfish, a well-known and loved Portland Seafood staple, is my dear friend Munchin’ Mama!
Gourmet Grrl: Let us set the scene for you: Like Lewis and Clark before me, I led the expedition consisting of my mom*, dad,* and MM through the Oregon Trail of Portland’s Gay District, [...]
Posted in Traveling But Mostly Eating on June 20, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Is seafood from the Pacific ocean superior to it’s gastronimical equal from the Atlantic? Does coffee truly taste better in Seattle? Are Canadians hipper, more liberal, do they fear each other less, and eat generally better than Americans? Will I find THE BEST SUSHI ON EARTH? Did Courtney wack Kurt? Will I hate Portland’s weather [...]
Posted in Local Restaurants, Other Fine Foodies on June 15, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the infamous blog phenom, Pixiedyke, who popped over from What the Hell to help me out with yet another collaborative food review! Today’s topic. . .
Modesto for Lunch!
Gourmet Grrl: Keep in mind before we begin, that the bubbles from the bottle of magical Prosecco we shared are still popping inside our [...]
Posted in Bottom Chef, Local Restaurants, Traveling But Mostly Eating on June 12, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Thanks to Hidey Ho, I just discovered Saveur magazine. Saved by Saveur, seriously. This magazine is incredible. I have already cooked two meals from their June Italian food issue. Which brings me to the subject of yet another food obsession. You’ve been warned of my tendency toward perfecting one dish among others, and so far most [...]
Posted in Useful/less Food News on June 6, 2007 | 3 Comments »
And their amazing culinary writers. For the inside track on the most genius idea since TCBY invented pumpkin frozen yogurt, please read THIS ARTICLE, illuminating the significance of color-coordinated food. On this topic, if you ever want to be complimented on a simple salad, remember only one thing: ROYGBIV. The more colors included in the salad, the more [...]
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