Tis the Season: Football and Pumpkins
We boarded the Boxer Riding Shotgun… And set off for a Very Busy Weekend!! Our son is the Head Coach of the East Nicolaus Spartan...
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Kate Barker
- Feb 9, 2013
- 2 min
The Road to Vernonia…home of the Ax Men, Ring of Fire, and a charming little town!
One Sunday we took a leisurely drive from our St. Helens home near the Columbia River to the historic town of Vernonia. Winding our way...
Kate Barker
- Mar 19, 2011
- 2 min
A Dear, Dear Friend
We’ve known him longer than we have had our youngest daughter. He introduced us to Sencha and Oolong teas years ago. On a visit to our...
Kate Barker
- May 13, 2010
- 1 min
Award Winning Chocolates….Lillie Belle Farms
Traveling north on I-5 we took a short detour into Central Point, Oregon. Being a chocolate lover, it is difficult to drive past a sign...
Kate Barker
- Apr 12, 2010
- 3 min
Curds on the Way…
On our way home from Grants Pass, Oregon we decided to gas up our truck in Central Point. We spotted a sign advertising the “Rogue...
Kate Barker
- Mar 1, 2010
- 2 min
There’s no place like Portland….a fascinating gourmet experience.
Portland, Oregon is a virtual epicurean wonderland ! And we are trying our best to take full advantage of all opportunites every time we...
Kate Barker
- Oct 14, 2009
- 2 min
Cream of Wheat..and a stroll down Memory Lane
My Sweet Husband and I were standing in the kitchen, discussing breakfast options. The wind whipped the tree branches back and forth and...
Kate Barker
- Oct 8, 2009
- 2 min
NEVERLOST…..
I used to call for directions to a shop or restaurant. Then I began googling to get directions. But now, I have a new BFF (Best Friend...
Kate Barker
- Sep 28, 2009
- 1 min
Watch Your Step In Williamsburg
In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia…… walking is the primary mode of transportation. Occasionally, a messenger might come charging down...
Kate Barker
- Sep 15, 2009
- 1 min
Museum of Glass…Tacoma, WA
The Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington suggested we visit the Museum of Glass. We had been invited to a glass blowing session at our...
Kate Barker
- Sep 9, 2009
- 1 min
“I never quit trying…”
Our daughter and son in law have the two most well behaved playful pups ! Emma is a chocolate lab and Gracie is a Chihuahua/Schnauzer...
Kate Barker
- Aug 27, 2009
- 1 min
From Fun and Funky to Fabulous !
Onour way to Portland to visit our precious kids, we found an absolutely adorable Retro Motel in Grants Pass, Oregon…. the Motel del...
Kate Barker
- Aug 10, 2009
- 1 min
test
Ingredients: CRUST FOR 6″ PIE 1 cup regular flour 1/2 cup shortening, ( Crisco, not butter or oil) needs to be kept cool 1/2 teaspoon...
Kate Barker
- Aug 10, 2009
- 1 min
test
Ingredients: CRUST FOR 6″ PIE 1 cup regular flour 1/2 cup shortening, ( Crisco, not butter or oil) needs to be kept cool 1/2 teaspoon...
Kate Barker
- May 26, 2009
- 2 min
Land of Sweet Tea and Poke Salad
This product, extremely popular in the South, tastes similar to homemade. Sweet tea is served year round in the South. It is assumed...
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