Peach Pie @ Oregon State Fair
Last spring I hatched an idea to enter a pie in the Multnomah County Fair. It was, in part, inspired by my grandma. At her funeral I learned something I never knew about [more]
Events
North Plains Garlic Festival
Their slogan is “Fun Stinks” but I thought the Garlic Festival smelled great. I’ve been wanting to visit this one for years, but in the middle of August, it always [more]
Portland Fruit Tree Project
The other night I volunteered with the Portland Fruit Tree Project. Have you heard of it? My best friend, Gloria, recently volunteered and loved it so much, she convinced [more]
Sunday Parkways
Wow. I’m still recovering from this weekend. I guess the busy summer season is already kicking into high gear. So much to do, so much fun to be had, but so few [more]
Crafty Wonderland
I’ve been going to Crafty Wonderland since the beginning. A few years ago it was a craft show in the basement of the Doug Fir. They’d hold it once a [more]
Eat Mobile
EAT MOBILE 2014 IS HAPPENING ON SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH AT OMSI. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE. Sometimes Portland’s food cart scene is a little overwhelming. There are just [more]
Oscar Night At Hollywood Theater
2016 UPDATE: THE PARTY BEGINS WITH RED CARPET COVERAGE AT 4PM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28. AS USUAL ADMISSION IS FREE. This is the first year, I think ever, that [more]
Zwickelmania
A once-a-year, behind-the-scenes tour at every microbrewery in Oregon. Meet the brewers and drink FREE BEER! [more]
Worst Day Of The Year Ride
UPDATE 1/22/14: THE 2014 RIDE IS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN. Riding your bike in February has a high potential for misery. Chances are it will [more]
Trek In The Park
The only thing that disappointed me about Trek In The Park, is the lack of Shatner-esque karate kicks during the fight scene. Everything else was perfect. So what is Trek In [more]