Bliss, Portland
…Bliss has fun prints like denim on denim paisley, and sleek black-coated denim. When it comes to dresses, Bliss has one of the most coveted and unbelievably versatile dresses around—the… Continue reading
…Bliss has fun prints like denim on denim paisley, and sleek black-coated denim. When it comes to dresses, Bliss has one of the most coveted and unbelievably versatile dresses around—the… Continue reading
…a good breakfast; English are known for a good breakfast. I like fluffy scrambled eggs, Irish back bacon, black pudding, a grilled tomato. How do you make fluffy scrambled eggs?… Continue reading
…internationally inspired fare that will significantly raise the bar in the mountain’s culinary scene. Decor will seek to re-create the feel of a Maine farmhouse, complete with a barn-door entranceway…. Continue reading
When I worked as a reporter, deadlines dictated my lunch hour and I often ate at my desk. Now that my schedule is more flexible, I savor the lunch hour…. Continue reading
…a smoky flavor to a salty, decadent slab of foie gras served atop a small round of wheat rye baguette cooked in duck fat and honey, scattered with dried-cranberry preserve…. Continue reading
SEE-April 2013 John Carnes’s Combing Her Hair 2011, graphite over a watercolor wash, 15″ x 11″ “Combing Her Hair originated in a group life–drawing session in Brunswick. During a… Continue reading
…capers burst with each bite. Topped with a dollop of ricotta and ground herbs, this dish is comforting and filling. The braised short rib is fork tender, and the glaze… Continue reading
…do: find a group of people—not just haphazard individuals, but people with some common bond, a common thread—and begin photographing so that we have an understanding not only of the… Continue reading
…four small rice balls, come with a generous helping of whipped goat cheese and are golden brown and crunchy. The risotto inside is creamy, and I see tiny pieces of… Continue reading
…dish is completely different; the enchiladas are the epitome of satisfying comfort food. It’s sophisticated, but no less delicious. Each bite offers a different texture from the roasted tofu, lo… Continue reading
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