Despite the 10 miles or so per day that we walk in Portland when we visit, the strange thing is we never seem to lose any weight--could it be the bakery hopping? My good friend Jonelle keeps us informed of the latest and greatest. This time, it's a small, below ground French bakery, that makes its croissants from scratch. As you approach the 10th and Flanders Nuvrei Bakery, your nose lets you know you are steps away from nirvana. I had the almond croissant, simply melted in my mouth.
On Thanksgiving day, we walked a few miles from the Pearl up to Thurman and 23rd Place as a pilgrimage to St. Honore Patisserie and Boulangerie--it's open on Thanksgiving Day, with lines coming out the door. It's all yummy--we sat outside and enjoyed the pastries and dark roast coffee and the joggers and families coming in for the same thing--an incredible gustatory experience.
And on our way from the airport, bags and all, we stopped by The Pearl Bakery to get an apple mascarpone pastry. I depend on Jonelle to let us know each new, incredible place!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Portland OR Thanksgiving 08
Sitting here in my good friend Jonelle's condo in the Pearl, overlooking the red bridge, streetlights and the Willamette River...sipping Covey Run Chardonnay, gnoshing on Pearl Bakery baguette and Whole Foods cheese..
It was clear, cold, and sunny today, the day before Thanksgiving. What a treat--saw Mt. Hood in all its glory from the Japanese Gardens--multi colored leaves from the Japanese maples, etc., covering the ground, swimming in the streams and pools...just an incredibly yummy day.
AND, and, the Goodwill Store on 10th was incredible. They had a whole rack of new Chico's clothing for around $14.99 each. Holy cow. Good thing I just brought a small suitcase.
Looking forward to watching Season 2 West Wing (Jonelle has a great selection of my favorite show)--and what a treat to watch West Wing with wondrous anticipation of our new president instead of chagrin about our old. (If only we had someone like Jed Barlett turns into--wow, now we have someone even BETTER than Jed--you ain't seen nothin' yet!)
Hope springs eternal. It doesn't get much better than this (that's an H and I saying about just about everything in our lives. We truly have much to be thankful for).
Love you all.
Bets
It was clear, cold, and sunny today, the day before Thanksgiving. What a treat--saw Mt. Hood in all its glory from the Japanese Gardens--multi colored leaves from the Japanese maples, etc., covering the ground, swimming in the streams and pools...just an incredibly yummy day.
AND, and, the Goodwill Store on 10th was incredible. They had a whole rack of new Chico's clothing for around $14.99 each. Holy cow. Good thing I just brought a small suitcase.
Looking forward to watching Season 2 West Wing (Jonelle has a great selection of my favorite show)--and what a treat to watch West Wing with wondrous anticipation of our new president instead of chagrin about our old. (If only we had someone like Jed Barlett turns into--wow, now we have someone even BETTER than Jed--you ain't seen nothin' yet!)
Hope springs eternal. It doesn't get much better than this (that's an H and I saying about just about everything in our lives. We truly have much to be thankful for).
Love you all.
Bets
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