What makes a meal memorable? The atmosphere, the flavors, the presentation? For me all of these things, but what is most important is the people you share the meal with. The stories behind the chefs or purveyors dishing up the food are fascinating to me, as they are often as unusual and varied as the meals themselves. Recently, I was at the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) conference in the beautiful city of Portland, a city that reminds me of my current home ci Read more »

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