Author: Me

Just a normal Joe, living in Portland, trying to do the right thing as I navigate this crazy thing called life.

Boiled Cajun Goodness

Am I a happy fella, or what? A case of pure flavor. Shipped in from the deep South. Hell yes! If you’ve never had them, you do not know what you’re missing.

Summer Berries.

I feel like a bear. Berries and more berries. I need more salmon!

Treats

Is it wrong of me to want a platter of these delicous treats with an ice cold pitcher of IPA?

Coquina

Found this place while in Ashland the other night.  Flat out incredible.  Best meal in months.  Wife works the kitchen while husband tends to guests.  Had incredible starter of puff pastry with Crater Lake Blue cheese, carmelized onions, and an apple and micro green salad.  So good!  Enjoyed a beet salad with sautéed oyster mushrooms, watercress, pancetta,…

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Noble Coffee Shop

This Ashland coffee shop rocks. They “pull” their espresso! No pushing buttons. This place is like a hearty deep porter making Starbones a Bud Lite!!!

Grok

My new friend. His name is Grok. He is going to help me. Look him up if you are curious!

Sliders

Asian Pork Sliders at Wilsonville McMenamins just okay. Not nearly as good as my pale ale.