People ask what I enjoy most about living in Portland. It’s a hard question because I love numerous aspects of the Pacific Northwest. For example, the people are friendly, the food is amazing, the beer selection is outstanding, the winters are mild, and the surrounding scenery is mind-blowing. Another big reason I love living in […]
Campfire Butter Chicken
Have you ever eaten Indian food around a campfire? Camping foods usually consist of hot dogs, hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, or a hobo foil packet. If you adore Indian food I implore you to try Campfire Butter Chicken. I’m on a mission to eat amazing food, with minimal effort, while camping. I turned my sites to Indian cuisine for our […]
Camping Pizza Log
Hey, everyone! Who wants a delicious and easy meal to prepare the next time you go camping? You do?! Hell yeah you do, read on! Kieran and I camped over Memorial Day weekend and made a Camping Pizza Log. Nothing beats fresh, piping hot pizza after a fun-filled day of playing outdoors! I usually prepare steak tacos […]
Camping at Crater Lake National Park
Camping at Crater Lake National Park had been on my bucket list since moving to the Pacific Northwest. Crater Lake use to be an active volcano named Mount Mazama. Mount Mazama erupted then collapsed under its own weight, leaving a giant crater in its wake. The giant crater slowly filled with water and Crater Lake was born. […]
Tilly Jane A-Frame Cabin
Journey with me to Tilly Jane A-Frame Cabin on Mt. Hood near Portland, Oregon. Holy crazy moly what a wild weekend. Neither Kieran or I have been backpacking or snowshoeing, but when we were invited to combine the two activities, up a mountain to a cabin with no electricity, heat, or running water, we thought, “Screw it, […]
Homemade Sugar Scrub
Holy Moly you guys, Kieran and I embarked on the craziest Portland adventure of our 4-month tenure last weekend. We went spelunking for the first time in our lives!! You guys, I’m serious when I say you need to get your spelunk on, unless your claustrophobic, it’s an experience like none other. Portland is roughly 2 hours away from […]