Holiday Tea at the Heathman

by messienessie_62pahm | Dec 13, 2015 | Holiday Fare, Live

Each year around the holidays I try to do a little something special with my kiddo to celebrate the winter festivities. Here in Portland, there are loads of things to see, experience, and taste during the holiday season. We enjoy the magic of the Oregon Zoo’s...

Dinner and a Movie: Valentine’s Day, MeatLove and Mash with Volcano Gravy

by messienessie_62pahm | Feb 8, 2014 | Comfort Food, Holiday Fare, Live, Quick and Easy Meals

Some people hate Valentine’s Day. I’m not one of them. For someone like me, whose idea of religion consists of food and love, it’s the perfect kind of holiday. In fact, Valentine’s Day is my second favorite holiday — right after...

Easiest Holiday Chocolate Pie — 2 Ways

by messienessie_62pahm | Dec 22, 2013 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Holiday Fare, Live, Luscious Desserts

There are some things in this life that never disappoint — chocolate is one of them. During the holidays, I usually go a little off the rails, especially when it comes to chocolate and chocolate pie is a fave. In fact, it was the one thing I craved so much when...

Holiday Gift Ideas for Cooks, Part One: Cookbooks and Guides

by messienessie_62pahm | Nov 30, 2013 | Food News & Product Reviews, Holiday Fare, Live

Every year, I try to put together a holiday gift list or two for foodies and cooks everywhere. It should be noted that I’m not super big on gadgetry (your cook may be) so my lists reflect more the ingredients, cookbooks and food inspiration that my foodie...

Tacos: Tasty Tomatillo Sauce for Shrimp, Fish, Chicken or Pork

by messienessie_62pahm | Jun 15, 2012 | Grilling, Holiday Fare, Live, World Cuisine

With Father’s Day just around the corner dads all over the nation are prepping their grills for the second most notable BBQ day of the year (the first being 4th of July.) If the dads in your life want to spend the day at the grill, I say more power to ’em...

Homemade Injera (and a Baker’s Delight Giveaway!)

by messienessie_62pahm | Jun 4, 2012 | Breads and Rolls (NOT GF), Holiday Fare, Live, World Cuisine

Here in Portlandia, a city resplendent with good food, we have our choice of tasty Ethiopian restaurants. In fact, we have so many that I choose a different one, depending on the item on the menu I’m most craving and who does that item best. If I want...