I spent the weekend in Klamath Falls, Oregon. My 9-year-old daughter and I arrived Saturday night and had dinner at one of the town’s fanciest restaurant, Bel Tramonto. Their gnocci was excellent, as was the eggplant lasagne. I don’t recommend the lobster ravioli, though, and I thought the chef had a bit too much penchant for fontina cheese. Tuscan style…
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Talking About Travel Writing
Travel writing is the topic, especially travel in Oregon. I’ll be the guest on the Jefferson Exchange, on Jefferson Public Radio, this Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 at 9 a.m. Travel writing and Oregon are two of my favorite subjects! I’ve written travel pieces for Smithsonian, the New York Times, Oregon Business Magazine, and dozens of other outlets. Ironically, this JPR…
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With Thane Maynard on Cincinnati Public Radio Next Sunday
I just got off the phone with Thane Maynard, the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Thane Maynard is known nationally and internationally for his dedication to wildlife preservation. He is an accomplished writer. He co-wrote one of his book, Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Animals Are Being Rescued From the Brink, with primatologist Jane Goodall….
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Tidings Article About the Author Book Fair
Quoting author Claire Krulikowski, Angela Decker wrote a nice article about this past weekend’s ashland author book fair, which was published in Monday’s Ashland Daily Tidings. Here’s an excerpt: The sixth annual Southern Oregon Book Fair drew a crowd of book lovers to the Ashland Springs Hotel on Saturday. The free event offered a rare chance for readers to meet regional…
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Foodie Outposts in Salt Lake City
A foodie, as you know, is a person who’s interested in food, and food fads. Someone who enjoys the most expensive and delicious and lovingly prepared foods. Someone who loves to eat, talk, and think about food. A foodie does not eat conventional potato chips. Unless said potato chips are organic and sautéed in truffle oil. A foodie eats local…
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Ashland Author Fair This Saturday, November 15th
For the first time the annual Ashland Author Fair is taking place at the Ashland Springs Hotel right downtown. In the past this author fair has been held on the campus of Southern Oregon University (SOU). But this year the fair is happening in downtown Ashland. When: November 15, 2008 Where: Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main Street, Ashland, Oregon….
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