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Portland on Foot and in My Stomach

Posted on 25. May, 2009 by Bernice Paul.

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Summer’s first long weekend took my husband and I on a road trip down to Portland, Oregon. It seemed that whenever any friends of family learned about our weekend plans to visit the city, they’d declare with excitement for us, “Tax-free shopping! What are you going to buy?” But shopping wasn’t top of mind.
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Asparagus Is a Wine Killer (part 2)

Posted on 23. May, 2009 by Kerry Banks.

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The sun beams down as we proceed to Lake Breeze Vineyards, which I always want to call Lake View because the panorama of Lake Okanagan from the vineyard’s veranda is so spectacular. Still, with 17 acres under vine and nine different varietals, including Pinot Blanc, Semillon, Ehrenfelser, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is definitely a [...]

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Sumo Stable

Posted on 20. May, 2009 by Kerry Banks.

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We are seated cross-legged on the floor of a wood-panelled dining room. Laid out before us is an array of aromatic dishes. Unfortunately, my appetite has faded. I blame our waiters. Each weighs about 130 kilograms and all have rolls of suet quivering beneath their skin. Even more unusual is their attire–they are wearing nothing [...]