Their wedding day is behind them, and the big white dress has been carefully cleaned and stored. The thank you notes have been written, and the groom has carried the bride safely across the threshold to their new life as husband and wife. The honeymoon, as they say, is over, but the next chapter of…
Northeast Alberta Street is dotted with so many great restaurants that it’s easy to overlook the side streets. But if you head south on Northeast 14th for half a block, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most satisfying meals in Portland. Swiss Hibiscus, which has been open for four years, serves up authentic Swiss…
In “The Sound of Music” Julie Andrews explains, “when you sing you begin with Do Re Mi.” While the Von Trapp family singers indeed possessed natural talent, the talented home cook knows that great food requires patience to coax optimum flavor from foods to produce perfect harmony on the plate. The first-year culinary student learns…
During a six-month stay in Oregon, Israel Guide Dog apprentice trainer Yoav Ortav has learned the latest in positive training modalities. Five years ago, the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind in Tel Aviv adopted the positive training model pioneered at Guide Dogs for the Blind (with campuses in San Rafael, CA, and Oregon)….
The home is where the heart is, and each home should have heart! There’s no better designer to express heart-filled joy and visual creativity than Jonathan Adler. The brand that touts “We believe handcrafted tchotchkes are life-enhancing” brings fun to all homes. You can find Jonathan’s line in his namesake stores and in major department…
y Liz Rabiner Lippoff When I was 50-something, I participated in the adult Too many cooks can … make it better b’nai mitzvah program at Congregation Beth Israel. Then I made a pretty yummy dinner for a few family and friends who had come to celebrate. My daughter, who was in her 20s at the…
Last month, our community experienced the tragic loss of two members. The loss was unexpected and violent in nature. The most vulnerable members of our community, children, were directly affected by the event. Now we must consider our response and how we move forward. This horrific event brings many important issues to the forefront. Among…
The week after Jewish forensic pathologist Judy Melinek, M.D., and her husband, T.J. Mitchell, released their jointly authored Working Stiff: Two years, 262 bodies and the making of a medical examiner, the book hit the New York Times nonfiction best seller list. It might have been America’s infatuation with shows such as “CSI” and “NCIS,”…
As the temperature drops, we crave heartier foods. For stick- to-your-ribs satisfaction, it’s hard to beat tacos, enchiladas and burritos. However, many restaurants prepare these items with pork or lard. But with the recent opening of La Panza Café in Southeast Portland, people who observe Jewish dietary restrictions without keeping strictly kosher can enjoy these…
I have been a member of a few book clubs over the years. I start out with the best intentions of finishing the book in a timely manner. But alas, invariably I find myself letting busy schedules get in my way. I show up anyway only to quietly sip my wine and try to come…
