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Visit Portland Mercado for Delicious Latin Cuisine
The food carts at Portland Mercado are not to be missed, so to ensure a great experience I’m sharing some of my favorite entrees that you should try on your next visit to Portland Mercado. Located in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, you will find Portland Mercado, a thriving hub of Latin American culture featuring a food cart pod, bars and a grocery market that celebrate our community’s Latino heritage. The food carts represent five regions of Mexico, as well as Colombia, Peru and Cuba. Over the past couple years I’ve visited Portland Mercado several times and the following is a breakdown of what I’ve ordered. What to Order on your Visit…
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Charcuterie at 35,000 feet
Why settle for some prepackaged airline snack box when you can enjoy a delicious charcuterie tray at 35,000 feet! Sure you could grab a fast food meal from the airport food court, but with a little pre-planning you will be dining in style on your next flight. Does this seem a little over the top? Maybe, but you will thank me when you are eating this while the person across the isle is cracking open their tiny bag of of allergen friendly snacks. Customize your tray with exactly what your traveling heart desires. Food allergies? No problem. You are in complete control of this meal and can cater it to…
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Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo
Flora Farms is a beautiful farm to table experience located in San Jose del Cabo. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Laguna Mountains, this 25 acre farm features a restaurant, bar, produce market, and special events venue (Weddings of note include Adam Levene and Behati Prinsloo). There are also cottages you can rent and a spa for pampering yourself. Culinary classes are offered for those looking for a hands on experience! HOURS: Tuesday thru Saturday: Breakfast: 9am – 10:30am Lunch: 11am – 2pm Dinner: 5:30pm – 9:30pm • Sunday: Brunch: 10am – 2pm • Closed Monday The Bloody Mary Bar Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms One of my…
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Lunch at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco
The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel When I’m planning out our travel itinerary, I love to find really special places to eat. I had such a good experience with the afternoon tea at the Georgian Hotel in Seattle that I wanted to find a similar venue to enjoy tea in San Francisco. Months before our trip, I stumbled upon the Garden Court at the Palace Hotel. Afternoon tea is served on Saturdays and as luck would have it we were going to be in San Francisco over the weekend. I was beyond excited! Unfortunately, I waited too long to make reservations and the tea seating had been filled. I…
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Spinach Artichoke Tart
I found this amazing recipe when I was going through my hard core Paleo phase a few years back. Even now, I still eat pretty clean and would probably consider my diet somewhere between Paleo and Keto, however because this recipe does contain cheese, it would fall more in-line with Keto foods than strict Paleo. Regardless, it is a delicious way to satisfy your quiche cravings. Not that I really ever have “quiche cravings,” but this dish just feels really indulgent, like a comfort food, when in reality, you are benefiting from a pretty generous portion of spinach and artichokes…and well, cheese! The crust is made from almond flour, so…
