Shrimp, Scallops and Steak Montreal Style

Just got back from Montreal.  Forgive the long post, but we had two great meals in our day in Montreal.
It took forever to get through customs.  While the system seemed fairly inefficient, the customs line was ripe for some excellent people watching.  Let’s just say it provided much entertainment for our 70 minutes in the [...]

Fall Farmer’s Market

Squash, corn, purple cauliflower, brussel sprouts, beans, beets, peppers, potatoes–I’m in vegetable nirvana at the local fall farmer’s market.  After spending the summer baking sweet galettes and crisps with succulant marion berries, rhubarb, peaches, strawberries and blueberries, I’m ready for the earthy, savory vegetables of autumn.  They just scream to be paired with pork or [...]

Cooking and Eating at SALT Bistro

So today’s blog topic was supposed to be about the food from my wedding rehearsal dinner and Moroccan chicken, but that got trumped after my dinner at the new SALT Bistro in foodie town Boulder, CO.  The menu is fabulous and they support local farmers and growers not only by using their produce, but also [...]

Travel: Augsburg and the best sandwich ever

I recently went to Munich (ok, it was a while ago, but I just noticed this in my drafts box…).  As far as countries in which to eat authentic food, I routinely put Germany at the bottom of the list.  I went with a few other folks who like to eat (big thanks to Matt, [...]

Ferris’s Day Off – Wine Tasting, Shopping & a Llama, Oh My!

If you’ve never taken a day off Ferris-Bueller-style and skipped work or school to play, you owe it to yourself to do it!  Friday we loaded the car with 4 women, delicious cheeses (Red Dragon cheddar with mustard and ale, Triple Cream Goat Brie), artisan breads, and chocolate truffles and headed for some of Oregon’s [...]