But our “mini honeymoon” in New Orleans allowed us the time to eat at a variety of different establishments and Café Maspero in the French Quarter was one of the unique places.
The café, which is located near the river, is a sandwich place that is perfect for a quick bite to eat. In an
While I am not a beer drinker myself, I do live in one of the country's "beer lovingest" regions: The Pacific Northwest…specifically, Portland, Oregon. People in Portland love their beer, and they are incredibly proud of all of the local microbrews that are available here. Sometimes it seems like you can't walk more than a block without finding yet another restaurant, bar or club that brews its own brand of beer.
Portlanders (and Oregonians) love their local beers so much they have created an annual event called The Oregon Brewers' Festival (or Brewfest to the locals). This event took
July is full swing, and the dog days of August are almost upon us. What’s a cook to do when the kitchen is sweltering – and the oven isn’t even on?
Grill it. Smoky, chargrilled dinners are a summertime staple. Invest in a grill pan and some skewers, and you can cook almost any food over a fire. When the food’s done, make s’mores by roasting marshmallows over the coals for a fun, summertime dessert. (If you have never made s'mores,
