I EAT THEREFORE I AM

Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nut Torte from Red Salt in Poipu, Kauai

Churros from Tortilla Republic in Poipu, Kauai

Seared Island Fresh Ahi Poke from The Beach House Restaurant in Poipu, Kauai

Island White Fish, Scallops, Tiger Prawns Marinated in Citrus & Passion Fruit Juices with Cucumber, Tomato, and Avocado Ceviche served in a Half Coconut at The Beach House Restaurant in Poipu, Kauai

Emperor's Pancake from Irving Street Kitchen: Pancake with apples, candied pecans, dates, and whipped cream

Vanilla Latte from Stumptown Coffee in Portland, Oregon

Biscuit with Bacon, Cheddar & Egg from Pine State Biscuit in Portland, Oregon

Meat & Cheese board from Tasty n Sons in Portland, Oregon

Fish Board from Tasty n Sons in Portland, Oregon: Smoked trout, potatoes, capers, pickled vegetables & aioli

Pork Gringas from Verde Cocina in Portland, Oregon: Soft, rolled tacos made from handmade corn tortillas, spread with garbanzo-white bean mash, filled with either fresh local pork covered with a housemade mole sauce and served with whole beans and a mountain of veggies

Apple Almond Nougatine from Pix Patisserie in Portland, Oregon: A puff pastry crust holds a baked apple filling and a crisp topping of sugared, sliced almonds

The Amelie from Pix Patisserie in Portland, Oregon: Orange vanilla creme brulee sits atop a glazed chocolate mousse with caramelized hazelnuts, praline crisp, and Cointreau genoise

Simple Salad from Por Que No in Portland, Oregon: Organic greens tossed in a guajillo chile vinaigrette & topped with avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, queso fresco & pico de gallo

Salmon with Cucumber Dill, Chinese Chicken Salad, and Black Bean Cakes  from Elephants Delicatessen in Portland, Oregon

A cookie topped with coffee ice cream and berries prepared by me

Salmon with Ponzu Glaze, Caramelized Pears, Parsnip Puree, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, and Ginger Creme Fraiche from The Meadows at SunRiver Lodge in SunRiver, Oregon

Flat Iron Steak with Truffle Potato Gaufrettes, Root Vegetables, Horseradish Cream, House-Made Worcestershire Sauce from The Meadows at The SunRiver Lodge in SunRiver, Oregon