by nessnixtony | Dec 13, 2015 | Holiday Fare
Each year around the holidays I try to do a little something special with my kiddo to celebrate the winter festivities. Here in Portland, there are loads of things to see, experience, and taste during the holiday season. We enjoy the magic of the Oregon Zoo’s...
by nessnixtony | Oct 20, 2014 | Cocktails & Appetizers, Portland Local
I came to wine (and drinking in general, for that matter) late in life. In high school and all through my 20s, I was straight edge — I never touched the stuff. Somewhere in my 30s, I decided I knew and trusted myself enough not to follow in the genetic line and...
by nessnixtony | Feb 8, 2014 | Comfort Food, Holiday Fare, Quick and Easy Meals
Some people hate Valentine’s Day. I’m not one of them. For someone like me, whose idea of religion consists of food and love, it’s the perfect kind of holiday. In fact, Valentine’s Day is my second favorite holiday — right after...
by nessnixtony | Dec 22, 2013 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Holiday Fare, Luscious Desserts
There are some things in this life that never disappoint — chocolate is one of them. During the holidays, I usually go a little off the rails, especially when it comes to chocolate and chocolate pie is a fave. In fact, it was the one thing I craved so...
by nessnixtony | Nov 30, 2013 | Food News & Product Reviews, Holiday Fare
Every year, I try to put together a holiday gift list or two for foodies and cooks everywhere. It should be noted that I’m not super big on gadgetry (your cook may be) so my lists reflect more the ingredients, cookbooks and food inspiration that my foodie...
by nessnixtony | Jun 15, 2012 | Grilling, Holiday Fare, World Cuisine
With Father’s Day just around the corner dads all over the nation are prepping their grills for the second most notable BBQ day of the year (the first being 4th of July.) If the dads in your life want to spend the day at the grill, I say more power to ’em...
