This is a year to get excited here in Tillamook County here in North Oregon because 2016 is the Year of Wellness. If you think back in over your life events, as most of us do this time of year, the years that we were healthy and vibrant are standout years. That is what 2016…
Enjoy the fruits of the summer….in sangria
All this talk of climate change and drought has made me thirsty! I’m off my soapbox and mixing up a drink to quench my thirst. (Can you say short attention span?) I am going to take a left turn here and talk about a very spirited subject instead of a hot one. I recently attended…
Drinking in the Summer, paleo cocktails
“It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine…. it’s summertime!” Kenny Chesney The summer is here and like a good Oregonian, I am literally drinking it in. I think this season is more festive than the winter holidays, filled with sunshine, warm beach walks, flowers and produce overflowing and causal barbeques in…
Starting out the new year in the green
I just spent 10 days in my beloved Hawaii nei. Other than swimming with sea turtles and visiting my daughters who are living there, I ate. Oh yes, I love the island foods and this was a particularly interesting foodie holiday as both my daughters are working in restaurants over there and know the industry…
