Great gifts should bring the fire

The Umami Guide to Giving by How Much You Like Someone

There’s someone in your life, they like to cook, you feel like you should buy them a holiday gift, but you don’t know what to get them.  It’s really simple, how much do you like them?

The Emperor of Wine is a good read that helps put Parker's rise in the context of the whole industry

Review: Emperor of Wine – The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste

Have you ever wondered why wines are scored on a 100 point scale? Take a read through Emperor of Wine, Elin McCoy’s biography of Robert Parker, and learn how Parker transformed an entire industry.

Vodoo Doughnut is a really unique doughnut shop

The Sleepover: Discover Portland, Oregon, the Gem of the Pacific Northwest

Traveling to Portland for the first time, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was instantly in awe of the scenic beauty and the thriving downtown.