February 16, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Life
Leaving the house during the gray, drizzly days of winter can be difficult. Kids attach to their devices while parents and grandparents seek to hibernate by the fire. Despite these urges, winter in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect time to get together and enjoy rainy-day activities that are overlooked… Read story
February 14, 2020, 6:08am Clark County Life
Chinese soup dumplings, poke and Japanese pancakes are examples of food that hasn’t made it across the river from Portland. Sadly, missing treats wind up in our suburban rivals. Lake Oswego snagged a Little Big Burger. Beaverton has several huge Asian supermarkets, along with Taiwanese soup dumpling master Din Tai… Read story
February 14, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Life
The Hockinson Cafe moved to Battle Ground years ago, but retained the name of its original location. I’ve always thought of the cafe as a great place for breakfast, even though it offers full-service lunch and dinner. Read story
February 12, 2020, 6:05am Food
My friends Mike and Robin have been on the keto diet for a couple of years. They lost a ton of weight, and they look fit and trim — better than I’ve ever seen them, and I’ve known them more than 30 years. Read story
February 12, 2020, 6:05am Food
The subtle flavor and crunchy texture of macadamia nuts coats tilapia fillets. Sunny, fresh pineapple cubes add a tropical flavor to microwaved brown rice in the side dish. Read story
February 12, 2020, 6:05am Food
I’m of two minds about this whole “last meal” thing. You know, the one where you’ve been convicted (unjustly, of course) of a capital crime — espionage, for example, which is so crazy because you were just taking a selfie in front of the Kremlin — and now grim midnight… Read story
February 12, 2020, 6:05am Food
If your morning routine includes a coffee shop stop to grab joe and a muffin, you need this story. Read story
February 12, 2020, 6:03am Food
I’ve been making this dish for so long that I can’t even remember where I got the original recipe. It’s my daughter Catherine’s favorite dinner in the world and I’ve changed it here and there over the years. She asks for it every time she comes home. Read story
