…Until you can visit John and Dorie at Bellewood Acres, they send you warm Bellingham hugs with the following easy breezy “B-Ham” recipe. You should be able to source everything at your farmers market…
Oregon’s Liquid Assets
…Washington County is home to what might be considered “lifestyle centers” where any serious foodie, shopping loving, wine aficionado would be glad to trade her most prized wine glass for. From food and wine, to refreshing Saké, farm fresh food, local jewelry, and premium wines, I spent most of my time whipping out my credit card with a clear war cry of, “I’ll take it!”…
Three Rivers B&B low fat cheesecake with honey graham cracker and butter crust
…“I make this every year for the Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce’s Hero Appreciation Months, and serve it at the individual celebrations honoring those who’ve served in the military, and those who’ve served as a first responder.”…
Affordable French Wines
…In early August, eight wine writers came together to taste six wines provided by Gerard Bertrand Winery. We are a tough, but positive group. We don’t always agree unanimously on the “best” bottle of the night. We do always pair a special dish with each wine. At this point in our wine journey we have tasted more liters of wine than we are likely to publicly acknowledge. We like value for our money. Wine can be any price range; we just want it to be at a price point that makes sense for what we taste. There have been some big hits, and some disappointing lows…
Small Town Travel: Food, Wine and Fun in Porterville, California
…the U.S. is filled with small towns packed with character and unique glamour that are definitely worth stopping for. I have seen many in my travels, but five of them stand out for me, indelibly marked in my heart and soul. All are gateway towns to the grand Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, located in the Central Valley of California: Porterville, Three Rivers, Exeter, Visalia, and Tulare.