Melontinis provide a fruity splash of flavor
Fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew remind me of summer. Laying in my hammock, enjoying the birds, and having drinks before dinner. Yeah, that’s what I like to do during […]
Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad: best of both worlds
I always anticipate the arrival of those large cardboard pallets at the grocery store with the large stickers heralding the arrival of Eastern Oregon’s sweet slice of life. The Hermiston […]
Celebrate art, food, lavender at Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
Spend a relaxing day enjoying art, music, food and the scent of all things lavender at the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St., […]
World Forestry Center has summer programs for entire family
Spend the summer connecting you and your family to forests by attending one of the many Discovery Museum programs at the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon. Children and families […]
Spice up Sunday brunch with Migas
Sundays are for slowing down, catching your breath and taking a moment to just enjoy … whatever. One of our family Sunday traditions when we lived in Fort Worth, Texas, […]
Recipe: Thai Boxing Square Chicken brings back memories of Dad
Father’s Day. It’s always held such an ambiguous place in my life. To say that I’ve had somewhat distant relationships with the father figures in my life, my three stepfathers, […]
Learn Tai Chi fundamentals at Lan Su Chinese Garden
Join Many Roads Martial Arts instructors and explore the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi, which promotes health, well-being and longevity, with weekly demonstrations every Sunday through the summer from […]
Enjoy the unique sounds of koto at Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden hosts koto artist Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15 p.m. Friday, July 5 at the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center at the Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston […]
Enjoy a day of art at the Oregon Garden
Every summer, local artists showcase their handcrafted pieces alongside the natural splendor of The Oregon Garden, giving guests an opportunity to not only enjoy but also to purchase new pieces […]
Bee Charmed Farm tour with Linn & Benton County Master Gardeners
Join Linn & Benton County Master Gardeners for a tour of Bee Charmed Farm, where they are raising bees for pollination and honey, growing vegetable starts in a greenhouse, and […]