I’ve written many times about my early summers on a cattle ranch in Texas, here's one more story. I’m taking you back once more for a recipe I use all the time, my grandmother’s mayonnaise.
My first summer in Waxahachie was in 1962. I took the plane trip alone, and that by itself was enough to make the whole summer worthwhile. In those days, the “stewardess” would give a young traveler
Food Writing Archive
This category could be about anything having to do with food: Food Haiku, Limericks, Contests, Essays, Trips down memory line, musings about life... whatever strikes my fancy, and doesn't fit into the other categories
This is Russ’s chair – a Dog Story
A quick note. This story has nothing to do with food, but as always I memorialize the important things in my life on these pages. You will enjoy this story most if you have ever loved and lost an animal.… Read the rest
2016 Food and Drink Haiku Winner is…
The 2016 food and drink haiku has come to a close.
This year, the winning entry – received two tickets to Counter Culture 2016 at Anne Amie Vineyards in Carlton Oregon. Each year, they kick off the International Pinot Noir Celebration with a pre-IPNC event, Counter Culture: A Celebration of Urban Street Food and International Wines.… Read the rest
2016 Food Haiku – It’s your turn to judge
Note: the contest has now closed, and the winners notified. Thanks to everyone who voted!
Our judges have weighed in, and the results have been tabulated
We’ve narrowed down the choices to the top ten.… Read the rest
Portland Food and Drink Rebrands – New Direction
{this, of course, was an April fools post}
Over the past year, I’ve been concerned that PortlandFoodandDrink.com is falling behind in today’s quickly changing food scene. But I’m tired of overblown restaurant reviews that clog our mobile devices with hyperbole, the constant bombardment of “breaking news!”… Read the rest