It’s damn near sleeting outside right now, Portland is freaking out, and I could go for a warm frothy mug of peppermint hot chocolate. Or this, from Cacao. Or what the hey, a giant pumpkin pie cocktail is pretty much the same thing. Also warming, from Wafu.. Even better when you pair it with this: … Continue reading »
First things first, I’m back from my B.C. adventures, so prepare for a month of Canadian love, including lots of beer, hockey (whoa), Chinese food, wonderful hippie markets, and fingers crossed, a guest post from my travelling partner and real-life-Canadian-bestie. Not to jinx myself, but expect those posts in a week or so, as I’m off … Continue reading »
Somehow, I found a way to grumble a wee bit while making this. Office holiday gift exchange pressure!!! The rest of my mood was all smirky, caffeinated anticipation, with the buzz of Victrola beans from my Seattle adventure, clear grain alcohol, rich vanilla paste and a little fresh clementine zest, for good measure. I had … Continue reading »
I know there’s maybe two or three people out there who don’t enjoy this dynamic flavor duo, but I cherish it. They’re both quintessential holiday flavors of chocolate candies and candy canes and hot chocolate and all that literal sweetness. Now, around this time last year, I lamented my sadness over the sudden absence of my dear … Continue reading »
Vegan Hot Toddy with Jade Green Tea, Agave Nectar, Lemon Juice, Clove and Whiskey You can order a vegan hot toddy anywhere, subbing sugar for honey, but we all know that raises the ‘Is this sugar vegan?‘ question, and then you’re just drinking sugary-sweetened, hot booze with lemon, sometimes with tea, which IS nice, but … Continue reading »
Wanted: Vegan Entrepreneur What: To Open Vegan Boutique Hotel Portland has the vegan population. Portland has the flow of vegan tourists. Where’s the vegan boutique hotel? Where’s the quaint vegan bed and breakfast located on super vegan friendly Alberta Street or blocks away from the vegan mini mall district? Why: …because I’m staring at the photo … Continue reading »
