We are always looking for short city hikes where we can take Mulder with us. This weekend we went to Lacamas Park in Washington. It is about a half hour drive from where we live.
Lacamas Lake
Charlotte and Mulder by the stream.
Stream
Mulder and Marcel taking a break.
Dam
Downtown Camas
We made turkey burgers at home for dinner.
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Yesterday we spent the day in Portland with a friend, Chad. Starting from the PSU farmers market, we made several culinary stops and ended the day at my favorite place Alotto Gelato. It rained most of the day but like true Portlanders, we did not let that stop us. Here are some highlights:
The market table at PSU
The band
Beautiful colors
A dunk tank for good measure…
Buckwheat crépe with pork confit, greens, apple butter, and caramelized onions from Ce’st Si Bon!
Pork Tamale from Salvador Molly’s
You can bring your lunch up the stairs in the PSU lounge and watch the market from the big picture windows. A good place to stay dry…
After lunch coffee at Coffee Time where I smuggled in some treats from Two Tarts Bakery
Stopped at City Market for a dog treat
Walked by a Japanese-style crépe place on NW 23rd
Afternoon beer at New Old Lompoc Bar
Chad and Marcel at Alotto Gelato
Strawberry, Yellow Cake, and Pistachio
Mulder enjoyed the real pig ear from City Market 
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Although the weather has been unpredictable the last few weeks, some of our plants
are looking good. We started most from seed sometime in April. Here are a few of them:
The two different kinds of mint are going crazy.
These are some giant onions.
The peppers are finally starting to grow taller.
The sugar snap peas will start producing any day now.
Some early girl tomatoes. We bought this plant at the farmers market in May already with flowers.
Strawberries are ripening up. We are picking them early before the slugs get to them.
How is your garden doing this year?
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Now that the weather is warming up in Portland (in my dreams), we are getting to try out some more food carts. If you have not tried any, I recommend you visit one of these two pods: SW 10th/Alder or SW 3rd/Washington. Otherwise, they can be found everywhere in Portland. Read Food Carts Portland for the latest info and reviews.
PBJ’s opened up their second location at the Beaverton Farmers Market.
The Yelp reviewers were right. I had the “Good Morning” sandwich and it was delicious. Melts in your mouth like truffles. PBJ’s hit the spot on a Saturday morning at the Farmers Market.
Pinky Dirasoi is not technically a food cart but a stall inside the APNA Bazaar. We love the chaats Shown here are Samosa Chaat and (?).
Caramelized onions and pistachios pizza from Pyro Pizza. Yes, they have a giant wood-burning oven inside the cart! They also make their own sodas.
One of our new favorites Built To Grill serves some of the best Italian food in town. Comparable to what you can find in Italy.
Best gnocchi Marcel has ever had
Charlotte’s favorite penne a la vodka
Choices were cod, haddock, mahi-mahi, red snapper, and halibut (seasonal). Marcel’s favorite fish and chips spot. No fish skin according to the Scottish owner.
Here is a video made by Men’s Health in 2010:
How about you? Do you have a favorite Food Cart in Portland?
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A couple of weeks ago we visited the island of O’ahu in Hawaii and we had a great time! Mulder had his own vacation at the PetsHotel but this time he actually did quite well and was excited when he got home. Honolulu was like the Philippines and Hong Kong combined so it was extra special for me. You can see the full gallery at Cosmic Adventure.
The view from our hotel room
Waikiki Beach
View from Punchbowl
Marukame Udon, Spam Musubi – Yum!
Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay
After snorkeling
Garlic Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp from Kahuku at North Shore
Matsumoto Shaved Ice – I never thought it could be so good
Sweet Home Café – Excellent comfort food, hot pot style
On top of Diamond Head
You can see the full gallery at Cosmic Adventure.
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