Curds and Whey
When you tell people you make your own cheese, their eyes invariably widen with awe. “What?? You make your own cheese?!” And for a brief moment…
Wild About Chanterelles
One of the best things about Portland is its close proximity to nature. We can go from a forest hike to a fancy dinner in a…
California Dreaming: Avocado Toast With Meyer Lemon Salsa
Contrary to popular belief, we have plenty of sunshine here in Portland. But after a recent visit to Los Angeles, I must admit they do sunshine…
Lamb and Spinach Stuffed Phyllo
My kids would turn up their noses at a lamb burger. But wrap that ground lamb in a pastry shell? Suddenly dinner isn’t anything to whine about any…
Country Cats and Southern Charms
Most of Portland’s most popular restaurants are centrally located within a couple mile’s radius of downtown. It makes sense; that’s where you’ll find the densest concentration of both…
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
We had a long, hot summer in Portland this year, and that meant two things: many sweltering nights without a/c, and a bumper crop of tomatoes.…
Potato Pancakes With Prosciutto
You might think potato pancakes are only a Hannukah thing. Or maybe a brunch thing. You might have heard that they’re hard to make right. Or…
Roux 44 