Last week my roommate from my freshman year at OSU and her boyfriend came to Portland from her home in Hawaii. She’s moving back here in a couple of months and was checking out apartments so she has a place to live when she comes …

Hello! Things started getting back to normal here in Portland after the crazy snowstorm last week. Most of the schools were still closed on Monday due to icy roads, but of course my school only had a two-hour delay, meaning it was open at 10. …

The recipe in this post is one my friend Taylor and I developed for The Oregonian as a Valentine’s Day treat. These cupcakes are so decadent and delicious as well as being really easy to make. Cocoa powder and chocolate are combined, lending a rich chocolatey flavour. …