Nestled just a short distance south of Portland, Oregon, lies the quaint and picturesque town of Wilsonville. Offering a serene escape from the bustling city, Wilsonville boasts delightful attractions, scrumptious dining options, and comfortable accommodations. Join me as I explore this hidden gem ...
Review: ilani’s Line and Lure Seafood Restaurant
Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day etc. All of the holidays that pair best with a good brunch, buffet, or special occasion meal are upon us. If you want the perfect place to spend time with your family, I have the place - Line and Lure.D and I love seafood and going out to eat, so when we were ...
Interview: Chef Cory Hoekstra – Michael Jordan’s Steak House
If you remember, I recently published a post about Michael Jordan's Steak House. D and I had gone on a date and everything was so wonderful. I kept thinking about the food, the restaurant, the whole experience! So I reached out to the PR company to who represents the restaurant to learn more about ...
Explore: Canning Class with Sarah Marshall
D and I recently began a Whole30. It is an elimination diet, focused around eating whole foods. This means no sugars, carbs, dairy and importantly alcohol. The diet really makes you focus on whole, healthy eating. I've really enjoyed this refocus on the food I'm putting in my body. A couple weeks ...
Review: New Brunch Menu – Circa 33
Brunch in Portland is quite the event. There are SO many tried and true brunch favorites in town. I always am looking to try the newest brunch menus, but that comes at a cost...waiting in line. Trust me when I say D is reluctant (at best) to wait in line for breakfast. It's never an easy sell. SO ...
Explore: Oregon Wine Country with Toyota
Oregon is becoming a wine capital of the world. I recently heard there are almost 700+ labels of wine coming out of Oregon. That is crazy! With so many options- how do you choose? I'm here to help.I partnered with Toyota and went on a wine tasting adventure and I have some of my top choices from ...
Explore: Wine Tours via Horseback Riding
This heat is wearing on me. I know I shouldn't complain because it will rain for 6 months but...it's hot. Luckily for me, our new house came with AC (thank gosh). All this time indoors has given me some time to focus on the blog. (finally) I want to share a recent wine tour adventure!A month or ...
Portland Events: PDX Monthly Country Brunch
A couple weeks ago, I attended a new (to me) Portland food event. It combines two of my favorite things. Brunch food AND bloody marys. I've been to many Portland food events and this one is one of my new favorites. The lines were shorter than expected. The portions were larger than expected. To top ...
Restaurant Review: Grano Bakery
I don't think there is much better than a perfect pastry. With a cup of coffee and a bright spring morning- you are teetering on perfection. So when I read the review of Grano Bakery in the Oregonian, I knew I had to try it. D and I moved to the Oregon City area about 8 months ago and are quite ...
Catch Up: Woodburn Tulip Festival
Spring is finally here in Portland. It's been nice to feel the sun on my face. Seeing the days last longer. I'm excited to know summer is on the way. If you've been following me on instagram (@racheljanelloyd), you know a lot has happened since I posted. Don't worry more posts about those events are ...
