This is Olea Olive Farm and Tasting Room in Templeton Hills (a little south of Paso Robles) in Northern San Luis Obispo County. Every time I go back to my favorite stomping grounds, I find new new places to visit…especially when it involves ...

I’m still reporting on my Portland, Oregon trip. This time it’s Bob’s Red Mill, located in the Milwaukie area of Portland. Our trek there was underestimated, as this is a cook’s haven and a fun place to shop, eat breakfast ...

Last month when my husband and I were in Portland, Oregon, Bunk was recommended by our daughter – who works in the food industry in Napa/Sonoma. We always check with her for restaurant recommendations…her peers in the industry get around ...

Portland State University is the site of Saturday Portland Farmers Market (held mid-March through mid-December). This is the largest farmers market I have ever been to, with a variety of delicious food concessions, quality Oregon produce and a lot ...

Just minutes south of Portland is Lake Oswego - where one could spend a good part of the day strolling, shopping and talking with friendly local proprietors…and let’s not forget eating! In a few-block radius of Saturday Market (mid-May ...