Sarah's Recipe for Romance

Well, not exactly. While I am far from home, visiting the lovely state of Oregon, I have not come close to fishing.  We spent our first day on a self-guided eating and drinking tour of Portland.  

First stop: brunch at Mothers Bistro and Bar!  This lovely little bistro wins my vote for best brunch after a long, long flight from NYC the night before.  Next stop, the Saturday Market down by the water.  At the market, we mostly perused the handcrafted jewelry until we stumbled across the perfect necklace.  The sterling silver pendant features a message that I dare say would speak to any aspiring author:

Remember Your Strength, Reach for the Stars, Live Your Dreams.

After the Saturday Market, we stopped at the Rogue Distillery & Public House to sample the local beers.  Then we walked through the Pearl District.  At the end of our walk, we found a cute Parisian Brasserie on Jamison Square, Fenouil and stopped once more for a drink.

After exploring Portland on Saturday, we spent Sunday traveling down to my in-laws farm in the valley, stopping along the way at various wineries.  I believe Rex Hill wins the prize for my favorite, mainly because the staff was so friendly and helpful.  The wines we tasted were superb at all of the vineyards.  Perhaps, we’ll stop by a few more in the coming days.  Today, I’m off to play with the goats on the farm!