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What to Buy at Buc-ee’s
What to buy at Buc-ee's
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A Visit to Cória Estates Vineyard
The month of May found us in the Salem are area with a visit to Cória Estates, a Mexican owned winery with stunning views of the countryside. This property is located at the top of a hillside vineyard that also boasts a beautiful view of Mt Jefferson in the distance. (It was covered by clouds during our visit) From the moment we arrived at Cória Estates we were warmly welcomed by a kind employee who gave us a quick rundown of the estate. With each pour he proudly shared family history and other fun details about each the wines we were tasting. Cória Estates Score Card I normally enjoy a…
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A Beautiful Girlfriends Brunch at Mermosa in NW Portland
If you’re looking for the perfect Instagramable brunch spot for your next girlfriends brunch, head over to Mermosa in NW Portland. Mermosa serves their brunch family style with portions plated to feed four or more people. Our group of nine simply split into two different ordering groups to make the most of the sharable entrees. If you’re the kind of person (like me) who loves a well garnished plate, then you will love all the options at Mermosa. The entire experience from start to finish is a feast for the eyes! I love this jellyfish inspired floral arrangement hanging above the tables and the navy and white striped curtains gave…
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A Visit to Phelps Creek Vineyards
A sunny Monday found us back in Hood River to visit Phelps Creek Vineyards. We ordered a grazing board which included salami, cheese, baguette, fig jam, olives, rosemary almonds, dried apricots and dates. Phelps Creek Vineyards Score Card I really enjoyed the wine selection at Phelps Creek. The whites were the overall winners for me, but I could have easily been happy with a bottle of the first four pours. The last wine we tried was the Petite Verdot. It was a little too dry for me personally, but it was still good. Of the two reds, I preferred the Pinot Noir. The Rosé was the lightest on flavor, but…
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A Local’s Guide to Gorgeous Flowers in the Pacific Northwest
In this post I am sharing some of the best places to find flowers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Since I live in Oregon, most of the locations featured here are local to me, but I have also included a few amazing spots not to be missed in Washington. Rather than write extensive details on each place, I’ve added photos to help you discover what you can expect. Each month features the flowers in peak bloom during that month. MARCH Cherry Blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon APRIL Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon Holland America Tulip Farm in Woodland, Washington Hulda Klager Lilac Garden in Woodland,…
