Happy Birthday, Dear Iraj. 75 is looking really good !
Thursday, March 31, 2011
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A Sad Loss - But A Celebration of A Life Well Lived
My dear friend, Rosanna, (pictured here) lost her mother this week at age 94. I always knew her as "Nonni" so I don't even know her first name so she was always Nonni, a truly strong willed and confident Italian woman who knew what she wanted and lived her life independently.
Our condolences go out to the Lutz and Tasano family for your loss.
Benessere Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars - Another New Portland Experience
http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/2010/07/benessere-olive-oils-and-balsamic-vinegars/
If you have an interest in exceptional olive oils and vinegars, you'll love this shop in downtown Portland. Even better, it's near South Park Restaurant so you can have an exceptional lunch and then enjoy tasting and buying their fabulous oils. It's only two blocks from the streetcar stop that brings you back to the condo so, after a manicure, lunch and shopping, it was a quick trip (and lots of fun, too).
This is a new concept for me so I started out with their "house blend" olive oil which is a multi-purpose cooking oil. For fish I bought a whole lemon infused olive oil that has an amazing flavor. For dipping bread, I got a pomegranate balsamic that I'll serve with the blended olive oil.
Shopping there is an interesting experience. There must be about 40 stainless steel casks, each labeled with a special oil or blend and customers can taste each one by opening a spigot and putting a small amount into a tiny cup. Then, there are about 20 casks with vinegar and a bar area where they feature truffle oils and other exotic oils.
I used a Groupon for my first visit so, not only was it a great experience, it was very affordable, too.
If you have an interest in exceptional olive oils and vinegars, you'll love this shop in downtown Portland. Even better, it's near South Park Restaurant so you can have an exceptional lunch and then enjoy tasting and buying their fabulous oils. It's only two blocks from the streetcar stop that brings you back to the condo so, after a manicure, lunch and shopping, it was a quick trip (and lots of fun, too).
This is a new concept for me so I started out with their "house blend" olive oil which is a multi-purpose cooking oil. For fish I bought a whole lemon infused olive oil that has an amazing flavor. For dipping bread, I got a pomegranate balsamic that I'll serve with the blended olive oil.
Shopping there is an interesting experience. There must be about 40 stainless steel casks, each labeled with a special oil or blend and customers can taste each one by opening a spigot and putting a small amount into a tiny cup. Then, there are about 20 casks with vinegar and a bar area where they feature truffle oils and other exotic oils.
I used a Groupon for my first visit so, not only was it a great experience, it was very affordable, too.
Sacramento Chef's Series Cooking School
My daughter, Lori, is the Cooking School Coordinator and Marketing Director of the Sacramento Natural Foods Coop in Sacramento and this is from another blog of a recent class that was exciting and interesting.
http://foodiddy.com/?p=4033
Sunday, March 27, 2011
LAZY In Portland
Today was a "do nothing" day (at least for me). Well, I managed to cook a vegetable torta for breakfast but Roger barbecued chicken and made his fabulous saffron rice for dinner - so I had no choice but to sit in front of the fire with Bella on my lap and finish reading a really great novel. It's "The Crimson Petal And The White" by Michel Faber. It's the kind of book that, once you start, all you want to do is read - every minute possible.
Roger is preparing for Spring Quarter at PCC; his first class is tomorrow at 1 p.m. so he has his books and he's ready....................
We're looking forward to a great week, celebrating Mike's birthday (from a distance) on Wednesday and Roger's 75th on Thursday.
Roger is preparing for Spring Quarter at PCC; his first class is tomorrow at 1 p.m. so he has his books and he's ready....................
We're looking forward to a great week, celebrating Mike's birthday (from a distance) on Wednesday and Roger's 75th on Thursday.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Future of Aging..............
Today I attended a City Club sponsored seminar and luncheon on new technology that will benefit our aging process. It was sponsored by Intel and, while, the technology is still in a prototype form, they are using research and innovative techniques to come up with very interesting and encouraging technology that will make our elder years more productive and rewarding.
Oregon is at the forefront of developing new technologies, services and jobs that address the challenge of global aging.
I'm new to the club but I'm already finding that the people who attend these functions are very interesting from many different backgrounds and I'm looking forward to making new connections and friendships.
Oregon is at the forefront of developing new technologies, services and jobs that address the challenge of global aging.
I'm new to the club but I'm already finding that the people who attend these functions are very interesting from many different backgrounds and I'm looking forward to making new connections and friendships.
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