Hey All – Oregon Crabbing season just opened! Dungeness Crab is being delivered fresh to local super markets. I saw it at Freddy’s the other day for only $5.97/pound. I bought two big crab for $16. In this instance, the crab is sold pre-cooked – so it’s ready to eat. The meat department will clean… Continue reading Oregon Crabbing Season is Here
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Ode to Anthony Bourdain
When I think about Anthony Bourdain, I think about sardines (he has a great episode about canned fish on the NW coast of France). I think about how I quit smoking before him, but seeing his struggle to quit play out after mine helped keep me strong and off those calamity sticks. Anthony taught me… Continue reading Ode to Anthony Bourdain
Meals for at or less than $5 in Portland, OR
A number of restaurants in Portland Oregon have decent menu offerings for at or under $5. This is a mix of independent and chain restaurants. Important to note is that none of these $5 options come with a soda, so we recommend sticking with free water. Many of these places accept tips, so we encourage… Continue reading Meals for at or less than $5 in Portland, OR
The Best Peppermint Tea
The best peppermint tea is Celestial Seasonings. I actually think a true “peppermint” tea is quite rare. Many tea makers will blend various mint from around the world, making a minty but not quite smooth flavor. Celestial Seasonings sources their mint from the high deserts of Oregon and Washington. It keeps the tea in a… Continue reading The Best Peppermint Tea