Tag Archives: food

Book Review: Taste Of Persia

Posted on March 7, 2024 by nathanalbright

Taste Of Persia: A Cook’s Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan, by Naomi Duguid It is tricky to ponder the structure of a book like this one. Cookbooks in general–as this one is–are often structured based on the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Temporary Bride

Posted on February 21, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Temporary Bride: A Memoir Of Love And Food In Iran, by Jennifer Klinec To the credit of the author, this book does not whitewash her or her husband (spoiler alert) and make them more appealing as people or make … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Laugh Your A** Off

Posted on January 22, 2024 by nathanalbright

Laugh Your A** Off: A Steady Diet Of Rib-Tickling Belly Busters, by Jack Kresimer I have to admit that my ribs were only barely tickled and my belly never busted over the course of reading this book. This is not (entirely) the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Stain Upon The Sea

Posted on September 18, 2023 by nathanalbright

A Stain Upon The Sea: West Coast Salmon Farming, by various authors I must admit that I am no particular expert in salmon aquiculture. It must also be admitted that this particular book is no great friend to the endeavor … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Milkshakes

Posted on August 19, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the neglected problems that many restaurants share has a common root in the issue of milkshakes. While we may think of milkshakes as an enjoyable or innocuous sort of drink/dessert item, it turns out that problems with milkshakes … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: The Old Mill Saloon

Posted on July 16, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Old Mill Saloon, Estacada, OR When I go out for my birthday with friends, I generally have in mind a particular sort of restaurant that offers a good-quality meal at a reasonable price. Trying new places, as this one … Continue reading →

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Portion Control

Posted on July 10, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the most enjoyable experiences at a camp is eating.  Most of the time, I am not exactly the most sociable of eaters.  I enjoy eating around other people but, in my regular existence, I seldom interact with others … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Max Cafe

Posted on June 23, 2023 by nathanalbright

Max Cafe, Gibraltar As I have commented repeatedly in this particular trip, location matters a great deal when it comes to eating, especially when one is on a limited schedule with limited knowledge of a place. This particular restaurant is … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Lisbon International Airport Food Court

Posted on June 21, 2023 by nathanalbright

If you have been through Lisbon International Airport, you have likely passed through their giant food court, and since I had some hours to kill while I was waiting (successfully as it turned out) for my mother to show up, … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Pasteleria Versailles

Posted on June 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Pasteleria Versailles is located at a key location in the terminal of Lisbon International Airport, and as is frequently the case when I eat, location matters a great deal, even if it is not one of the factors that … Continue reading →

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