European Travels 2015, Part 1: London

Greetings, everyone!  I’ve just returned from a wonderful trip to London and Paris.  My best friend and I had a fantastic time, and we are slowly re-adjusting to life in the real world, getting over some serious jet lag, and working on that post-vacation diet.  Here are some highlights of the trip, starting with London.… Read More European Travels 2015, Part 1: London

Adventures in PDX Eats: February 2015

Since its inception in 2010, Pâte à Chew has been a blog focused  almost exclusively on my own adventures in the kitchen.  Cooking and baking (especially baking!) are two of only a handful of true loves in my life, and I cannot imagine a time when they won’t be be.  Yet one reason I’m not in the kitchen as… Read More Adventures in PDX Eats: February 2015

Banana Daiquiris + My Week in Costa Rica

I am back from Costa Rica, and yes, I had a fabulous time.  I managed to get the slightest bit of color without getting sunburned.  I managed to get a ton of sleep.  I managed to tour the mangroves (see picture below) and see lots of native wildlife like crocodiles, white-faced monkeys, and sloths.  I… Read More Banana Daiquiris + My Week in Costa Rica