#it’s some honey and banana flavored cornflakes

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i had some rly good cereal a while ago

^^ good shit

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CARBOHYDRATES AND ITS EFFECT ON HEALTH

Carbohydrate foods

Carbohydrate-rich foods facilitate, after eating, the rapid rise in blood sugar levels (blood glucose). This and many more of its disadvantages are the reason it is advised to be taken in lesser quantities when on a ketogenic diet, it is important to study the workings and some key symptoms when on a ketogenic diet.

Consequently, although carbohydrates can be a quick source of energy for the body, the health benefits are low, so it is advised not to include them frequently on the menu.

List of foods high in carbohydrates

Below, you will see a list of foods with carbohydrates (carbohydrates) and their ratio per 100 grams of the edible product, classified as:

 rich in carbohydrates (those in which they account for more than 50% of their content),

media (around 15-20%),

with few carbohydrates (less than 15%)

without carbohydrates (0 to 1%).

Foods that have 50 grams, or more, of carbohydrates per 100 grams of food are considered high in carbohydrates:

White sugar, brown sugar.

Tapioca, cornmeal, wheat, oats or rye, barley, gofio.

White or brown rice.

Cornflakes, Weetabix or muesli cereals.

Pasta (eg macaroni) and dough (puff pastry, etc.).

White bread, cookies, biscuits, pastries, pastries, pastries.

Honey, fresh and dried dates.

Chocolate with or without milk, chocolates, nougat.

Raisins, quince, dried figs.

Lentils, dried beans, dried beans.

Skimmed milk powder, sweetened condensed milk

Medium carbohydrate foods

They are those that have between 16 and 49 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams of product:

Marzipan, apple pie, fruit ice cream, creamy ice cream.

Wholemeal bread, muffins, wheat bran, wheat germ, soy flour.

Chickpeas, chestnuts, sweet corn cob, garlic.

Whole milk powder, quiche lorraine, egg flan, fruit yogurt, semi-skimmed fruit yogurt.

French fries, sweet potato, cooked potato.

Soft drinks.

Breaded chicken breasts, hot dog with mustard, cheeseburger, cheese pizza.

Peach in syrup, pineapple syrup, banana, pomegranate, coconut, grapes, custard apple.

Tomato, ketchup.

Low carb foods

 They are those that have between 2 and 15 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams of product:

 Flavored yogurt, or liquid, or skimmed, or natural, or with cream (Greek), cream, goat's milk, whole or semi-skimmed cow milk, chantilly, curd.

Burgos cheese, skimmed white cheese, Petit-Suisse cheese, fresh cheese mg. 20%, Speisequark cheese, goat cheese.

Rice with milk without added sugar.

Acedias fries, cooked beets.

Cocoa powder, instant coffee, coffee extract powder.

Tomato, fried tomato, avocado, carrot, cucumber, pepper, leek, cooked periwinkle, onion, fresh or canned peas, broccoli, broccoli, zucchini, thistle, cabbage, red cabbage, cauliflower, artichokes, eggplants, squash, Brussels sprouts, canned palms , radish.

Kiwi, tangerines, orange, grapefruit, lemon, pears, watermelon, melon, peach, apricot, persimmon, rosewood, cherries, apple, pineapple, banana, raspberries, strawberries, acerola, green figs.

Hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nut, roasted peanuts, pistachios.

Beef burgers, Frankfurt sausages, pork liver, pork liver, veal liver, salami, sausage, pork sausages, fried chicken, meat extract.

Gatorade, tonic water, packaged lemonade, cider, Porto wine, dried vermouth, white wine, Lager beer, black beer, champagne, anisete.

Hake, mullet, piglets, oysters, octopus.

Bolognese sauce, cheese sauce, onion soup, soup cubes, minestrone soup, Ravioli with tomato sauce.

Pine nuts, sunflower seeds, oat bran, sesame, popcorn.

Foods with very few carbohydrates

They are those that have around 1 gram of carbohydrates per 100 grams of product:

Chard, celery, watercress, lettuce, bean sprouts, sprouted soybeans, endives, cooked asparagus, canned asparagus, raw spinach, cooked spinach.

Turbot, breca, cicada, pout, horse mackerel.

Chicken liver, cooked ham, pork rinds.

Eggs, hard boiled egg.

Brie cheese, portioned cheese, cured Manchego cheese.

Wine vinegar.

Foods without carbohydrates

Foods without carbohydrates are those that have a gram or less per 100 grams of product weight:

 Oils (olive, soy, sunflower, corn, peanut, coconut), olives.

Clams, chirlas, cockles, crab, shrimp, lobster, shrimp, mussels, barnacles, scallops.

Canned anchovies, eel, eels, herring, canned tuna, fresh tuna, fresh or salted or dried cod, sea bream, mackerel, caviar, spider crab, crayfish, conger, gilthead, emperor, rooster, sole, whiting, monkfish, fresh salmon, or smoked, fresh sardines, or canned tomatoes, or in oil, sepia, trout, frog legs.

Bacon, sausage, foie gras, pork loin stuffed.

Horse meat, goat, kid, fat or lean pig, rabbit, lamb, sheep, veal, cow, land snail, lamb, or beef heart, pheasant, oxtail, chicken, canned sausages, beef blood, pork brains, or lamb, or veal, bacon.

Pigeon, duck, turkey, partridge, pigeon.

Coffee infusion, tea infusion, Diet-Coke, ligth soda.

Mushroom, mushrooms boletus edulis, mushrooms cantharellus, mushrooms colmenilla, truffles.

Parsley, turnip greens.

Red wine, cognac, rum, gin.

Egg liquid yolk, dry beer yeast.

Lard, butter, industrial margarine, or vegetable, mayonnaise.

Blue cheese, or Babibel, Camembert, chédar, emmental, gouda, gruyere, mozzarella, parmesan, Pyrenees, Roquefort, fresh manchego, or semi-cured.

Water, salt

Foods with few carbohydrates are what you can eat in the ketogenic diet, high in fat, and often used to lose weight.

 Notwithstanding these values, if you suffer from diabetes mellitus you should take into account when preparing your meal, in addition to the grams of carbohydrates that each of the foods have, also the glycemic index (GI).

 Glycemic food index (GI). Good and bad carbohydrates

The glycemic index measures the intensity and speed with which foods containing carbohydrates raise the level of glucose in the blood (glycemia) after ingestion.

Consequently, foods with a high glycemic index raise blood glucose faster than others with a low glycemic index.

 For example, whole wheat bread will have a lower GI than white bread, or pastries, which have it higher.

Diabetics should eat foods with a low glycemic index and only occasionally, better not daily, can ingest those of medium GI for what these lists will be useful, accompanied by the corresponding suggestions of their specialist (doctor or nutritionist).

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Every PINOF question (1-8, not including bloopers)

I completely forgot that I went through the first 7 PINOF’s for a TATINOF project and just found the document. So I added the ones from 8 and here they are for your viewing pleasure.

PINOF 1: Why do you always make cat whiskers on your face? What does a giraffe sound like? If you had to lose your leg or your arm, what would you lose? Ninja or pirate? I am naked right now. Would you eat ham every day for the rest of your life if you got paid a million pounds for every month you lived? Is your house still haunted? Who was your first love? May I stroke your glabella? Is it fun being a man now? What would you do-? Can you say something in French? Do you use an iron to straighten your hair like Steven does? I think you should quack. How do rabbits get protein? Should I even bother asking about your feet? If you came with a warning label, what would it say? Would you and your lion ever have a threesome with Hannah Montana? Do you have eyelashes? What was your first word?

PINOF 2:  What is with the cat whiskers? Have my babies! What sort of words do you guys say differently to Americans? Would you rather have a mermaids tail and your face or a fish face and your body? If you were locked up in prison, how would you escape? What is Satan’s surname? Dan needs an abortion. If you could choose what surname you had, what would be your decision? Phil, why don’t you like feet? If you were Osama Bin Laden, where would you be hiding? If you could make your own ice cream flavor, what would you choose? Would you rather have a magnetic head or be bald for the rest of your life? Dinosaurs or robots? Can you please reenact your version of Titanic with Dan? I love it when you guys say zebra; can you say it again? Would you rather have a hook for a hand or a wheel for a foot? What is your favorite onomatopoeia? What would you do if everyone you knew suddenly turned into a duck? If you were invincible, what is one thing that you would do that would usually kill you? Is Dan in love with Nick Jonas?

PINOF 3: Do you guys have a cat whisker fetish or something? If you had to lose one sense, what would it be? ¿Por qué tuviste relaciones sexuales con el burro? Why are there no more dinosaurs? Say zebra. What would you not do for one thousand pounds? Touch Dan’s spine and say a magic word. What would happen if your hairstyles switched directions? Would it throw the balance of the universe? If you mixed a lion and a walrus, what noise would it make? Make up a song with the words hyper, Kirby, plumber, and sword. Can you fit an apple in your mouth? Phil, make the best elephant noise possible. Dan, while he makes this sound, do the best interpretive dance behind him channeling ultimate sorrow. In old Greek mythology, it is said that Zeus gave birth to Athena through his forehead. How would you feel about giving birth through your forehead? How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would Chuck Norris? Would you punch every single member of Glee square in the face? What is the highest noise you can make? What is snowcoplasm? Draw what you think you would look like as a unicorn. Do a high pitched voice. Is this real life? What’s your favorite Pokemon? Do an American accent. If someone told you you could go into space, would you? if you were kidnapped by aliens, what would you say? Could you please perform a duet of any song?

PINOF 4: Why aren’t you in my bed? Quack like a duck. Would you please do an impression of the rare endangered Benedict Otterbatch? A Dan-sized pea or a pea-sized Dan? Can you put both of your toes in your mouth at the same time? Go on. It will be sexy. Would you like a pepperoni nose or a fishtail chin? Serious question: which character do you think you’re most like from the Avengers? Can you draw each other’s faces? Would you rather have screaming nipples or a tongue that constantly interrupts you? Phil, do an impression of a moth while Dan does an impression of a worm. Phil, touch Dan’s neck. Do the Macarena. Phil, try to see how many spoons you can balance on your face. Dan, distract him. Dan, what do you look like with glasses on? If you could pickle anything, what would you pickle? Do Kristen Stewart’s Vogue face to the camera and pose. Do you have any wired addictions? What is the sexiest face you can pull?

PINOF 5: Did you explain the theory behind the whiskers? Talk in Spanish. How do you think the wrecking ball felt? Would you rather have a penis on your face or boobs on your shoulders? What is the lowest sound you can make? How much fringe do you actually have? Would you rather have really big eyes or a really tiny mouth? Make a slow motion video. Phil, important question: dinosaurs or dragons? Seductively advertise cornflakes. Say the first word that comes to your mind. When was the last time you had a pillow fight? If you were a professional wrestler, what would your name be? Dan, be a squid squirting ink while Phil is a butterfly with one wing. Where can I hide the body? Do your best impressions of a laughing goose. Phil, freak Dan out without touching his body. Would you rather have fingernails instead of nipples or nipples instead of fingernails? Make up a best friend handshake. If Sarah Michelle Gellar had a neck of a giraffe, would you still date her? Attack on Titan. Attempt to talk backwards. Lick your shoulders. I bet it won’t be disturbing. Phil, put on Dan’s leather t-shirt. Phil, do the sexy end screen dance.

PINOF 6: Do me up, Dan. I mean, whisker me up. Say the first thing that comes into your head! Most used emoji: impersonate it. Pull your sassiest face. Sing a duet about lizards. Become a plant. Reenact the Anaconda video. Say something that will annoy everyone watching. Try and make the other person laugh. Compliment the person watching. The year is 2087. What does Phil Is Not On Fire 79 look like? Try being Bette and Dot from American Horror Story. Seductively advertise this toilet roll. I’ve always wondered what the audience looks like. Bite into a lemon without flinching. Do impressions of each other.

PINOF 7: Let’s answer some Q’s! What happens in the basement of google? Would you rather have barbed wire eyelashes or grass hair? Is Canada real? Advertise the item closest to you in the most disturbing way you can. Do a creepy face. Phil, sing the first song that comes into your head in a Scottish accent. Play tug-of-war with Phil’s stress mushroom. Do the next question in Dan’s room. Invent a new swear word and use it in a sentence. What would be written on your tombstone? Dan, you’re a penguin with rabies and Phil you’re a mouse who’s constipated. Have a staring contest with Dan while barking like dogs. Invent something that not one person would ever use. Phil, sing the John Cena theme while Dan pretends to be John Cena. Do an impression of a dying goose. Make a duet about ladders. Become a season. Phil, what vegetable should be king? Scroll through your camera roll without looking, choose a random picture, and explain the story. Dan, you’re a nacho. Phil, you’re the salsa. Make fanfic. What is your favorite number of the alphabet? How dry is your wenis? Say a really un-erotic word in a sexy voice and then lick your lips. Play the spoons. Look up friendship yoga and imitate the first image. Phil, reenact the picture of Chris Pratt with his raptors using house plants. Do a trust exercise.

PINOF 8: Bork borf boof heck. Give me a W. Give me an I. You know what they say? How would it go if every time you touched me with a pen I just screamed? What does the internet want from us, Phil? How do snails breathe? Quickly show us how sporks are born. How deep is Dan’s dimple? Inhale a koala or exhale a kangaroo? Do lawnmowers have feelings? Scream into a pillow to relieve your stress. Reenact Yuri!! On Ice. Do the mannequin challenge. What happens in dogs and cats breed? Phil, this is an important question; we don’t ask each other this enough: how hydrated are you right now? Do some ASMR. Create a pick up line using the word pistachio in it. Grab the nearest book to you, read a sentence, and make it sexy. Dan and Phil adopt a dog. Where does honey come from? Do you believe in the tooth fairy? Phil, who’s calling you? Do you have a friend you’re not telling me about? Are you more into butts or foots? If you were a Phan account, what your at name be? Put your glittery suits on for the next question. Do a classy jazz cover of The Internet is Here. Make a smile go from nice to creepy in three seconds. Where do you scrub first in the shower? Give birth. Phil, drop your diss track. Drake, more like snake. Where is my phone charger? The last three most recently used emojis best describe your butt. Chin update 2016. Phil, prove your love for houseplants by kissing a houseplant. Recreate this stock photo. Hey hey hey hey hey; you are now aware of your own breathing. Eat a banana in the least sexy way possible. Do an interpretive dance of 2016. Make a 5-second fanfic about you and a moth. Make the most disturbing noise you can. Phil, sing a romantic song about you and a horse. Rummage inside Phil’s bedside drawer. Phil, become the PPAP guy. Put Dan’s sheets on Phil’s bed. Do your longest ‘Yeah boy’. Do ghosts believe in humans? Try to pick each other up.

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Breakfast Ideas to Kick Start Your Mornings

If you consume breakfast within 2 hours of waking up, it can benefit the whole day in glucose metabolism and sugar level control. Every time you eat something your blood glucose level gets increased resulting in the production of insulin by the pancreases. This insulin helps to channelize the glucose into the cells for generation of energy. Various Researches say that balancing glucose and insulin level in the body has an important effect on health and metabolism.

All you need to do is, include a healthy platter in your breakfast that serves good carbs and fiber and hand full of protein.

Here is the list of foods that can be included in the breakfast bowl to reach the nutrient requirements.

POWER PACK FOODS FOR BREAKFAST

1. Oatmeal – Oats are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain micronutrients potassium and folate. Recent research shows the content of beta-glucan in the oatmeal, it’s a type of fiber responsible in lowering cholesterol level if eaten regularly. Avoid having sweetened oatmeal, they are basically loaded with plain sugar. Rely on natural sugars, for a sweet bowl of oatmeal add milk and chopped fruits or addition of honey can be one best choice. Not only it will add sweetness, but it will also enhance the flavor.

2. Greek Yogurt-This stimulating tart flavored creamy yogurt is full of protein and calcium. Greek yogurt contains half of carbohydrate and nearly double the protein content. When purchasing look for plain Greek yogurt and add your own flavors according to the taste. Make it sweet with fruits or honey or add salt and pepper to a tangy spiced bowl.

3. Bananas- They are an excellent source of resistant starch and good carbohydrates. The presence of healthy carbs in banana gives you the feeling of fullness. The high content of potassium, an electrolyte in them helps to lower the blood pressure, naturally. Slice it in your cereal bowl or have it with a glass of milk, bananas are awesome as a morning fruit.

4. Eggs- They are embraced with the healthy source of protein and nutrients like Vitamin D. Recent studies have shown that eggs no more effect the cholesterol level. This healthy bite in the morning can be prepared in various ways – either have a platter of poached egg with olives, tomato or make an omelet, half fry for different texture and taste. Garnish with pepper, oregano for added flavor and nutrient count.

5. Energy Bar- An energy bar with at least 3-5 grams of fiber and minimum 10 grams of protein can be a good substitute for a meal. If you are really in a hurry just grab a protein bar to reach the requirements. Here are some protein bars listed with the mention of their protein and fiber content

BodyKey protein bar contains 12 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber.

Go lean protein bar contains 4 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein.

Almond honey rise protein bar provides 20 gram of protein in total

GoodoneYa protein bar contains 10gram of biodegradable protein.

Kashi Chewy granola bar contains 4 grams of dietary fiber and 7 grams of protein.

6. Watermelons- Watermelon can be one nourishing bite in the morning. The rich content of water, nutrients, and antioxidants present in watermelon helps to hydrate and nutrify the body totally. The presence of lycopene ( a nutrient found in red, orange fruits and vegetables) in watermelon also makes it important for the health of eyes.

7. Cereal- A bowl of morning cereal with some added nuts and fruits can be very healthy and satisfying for the satiety. Cornflakes or muesli can be eaten. Cereal with at least 5 grams of fiber and less than 5 gram of sugar is considered best in the breakfast. The addition of strawberries, raspberries or grapes can work as natural sugar and flavors

8. Whole wheat bread- Consuming carbohydrate is the main protocol for the breakfast, But the type of crab you are adding plays a major role. Always remember, whole wheat or whole grains are good for health. There is a variety of whole grain bread, toast, muffins available in the market, try to opt for such healthy products over refined ones. Whole grain products contain ample of fiber and they are loaded with nutrients.

9. Sprouts- Sprouted Mung bean or Bengal gram can be the best morning munch. The addition of chopped onion, coriander, and tomato with a garnish of lemon and pepper helps to add the flavor in this fiber-rich protein filled bowl. This bowl not only satisfies the taste buds but also helps in boosting your metabolism for the entire day. The process of germinating sprouts in legumes and pulses increases the quality of protein nearly 100 times more.

If you don’t eat anything for breakfast, it’s not late – start off now. Avoid having big breakfast, keep a check on the portion size and try to include foods from the above list for a healthy start of the day.

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Drinking your way through Portland, OR: A guide to coffee, breweries, and outdoor adventures.

Day 1: The trip begins with us getting 3 hours of sleep. My father was keeping our pups while we were away and we had to drop them off 1.5 hours away from home, in Mobile, AL. It is free boarding though! On the flights (to and from PDX) I watched “Fantastic beasts and where to find them”, “Lala Land” , “Allied” and “Doctor Strange”. Gotta love catching up on movies when you fly.

When we arrived in PDX, we grabbed coffee at Portland Roasters Coffee and headed to catch the Max light rail. The rail takes you to downtown Portland. A ticket for 2.5 hours costs $2.50 per person and an all day pass is $5 per person. The ticket is good for the streetcar or Trimet bus. Portland welcomed us with big city charm and quaint, artsy vibes underneath a cloudy layer of rain and chill. We are use to the rain where we are from so wasn’t too bothered by the mists and drizzles. We loved all the signs we found throughout Portland, so be on the look out!

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We grabbed lunch at Theo’s where we had WIFI, amazing fries, and a bottle of the Black Butte Porter from Deschutes brewery. We had the avocado bacon burger and added mushrooms to complete the meal. That evening we soggily arrived at our adorable Airbnb located in the NW 23rd area. This area is very hip, walkable, and full of delicious cafes and restaurants. We stayed right next to a yoga studio and float shoppe. So Zen! After a shower and some freshening up, we ventured 0.3 miles (in the rain) to Bridgeport Brewpub–the oldest craft brewery in Portland. We had their porter and a pizza topped with goat cheese, spinach, garlic, and mushrooms. The crust was crispy and golden from the olive oil rub.

Day 2: We slept in, trying to regain our alertness. We ate a pan au chocolate we purchased at the Safeway grocery store the night before and gave each other much needed massages. After a mid-morning nap (Hey we’re on vacation!) we decided to get ourselves into gear. Morning brought sunshine and NO RAIN! We grabbed a cortado from Vivace coffee house & Creperie. The barista, we learned, was originally from South Africa and was as charming as he could be!

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We caught the 15 bus (trimet) to downtown and strolled along the port square: Tim McCall waterfront area, admiring the sun and the active locals. We were accommodated by Mother’s Bistro and Bar, owned by Chef Lisa Schroeder, for a nice lunch. At 1pm this bistro was packed! The restaurant opened January of 2000 and specializes in “comfort food like mama made, only better”. I ordered the Biscuit Breakfast which included homemade white gravy that was rich, creamy, and sprinkled with a bit of spice. It was topped with dense buttermilk biscuits that resembled cornbread in a way but Damn delicious! As a Southerner, I’ll admit, the best biscuits and gravy are found in Portland! Michael enjoyed the Reuben sandwich and a cup of gumbo. He said the gumbo rivals that of the Gulf Coast!

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The wait staff were a joy to talk with; our waitress was Maria. We met Chef Lisa and thanked her for hosting us. She gave us samples of her famous cornflake crusted French toast that I will forever dream about and miniature pecan sandies. (If you’re from the South, you know how good sandies are). We were so thankful for a chance to try out this award-winning restaurant and recommend it to fellow travelers and locals alike! Portland agrees with us and have given Mother’s Bistro countless awards including: Best Comfort food, Best Brunch spot, Best Lunch spot, and Restaurant of the Year! As a dietitian, I respect that Chef Lisa works with low-income families to teach them cooking and nutrition skills as well as participates in many other charitable outreaches.

After lunch, we caught the 15 bus to St. John’s Bridge

Misadventure: Our bus driver told us he was re-routed, we assumed we needed to get off at the current stop because it appeared he was about to turn around and head away from our destination. However, we did NOT know that the next bus stop was several miles away! As we approached the 16 bus, we saw OUR BUS DRIVER as he passed us! @#$^&*#@#!!!! Exercise though, right?!

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Once on the 16 bus, we rode a while as our lunch settled and we enjoyed the scenic bridge views. We eventually, got off in St. Johns, a very cute and small area on the water. Everyone seemed to know one another-even the dogs! We enjoyed coffee at The Great North and rested our feet. Around 5:30pm we caught the bus back to our little home, made sandwiches, and relaxed a bit more. Before going to bed, we waiting in line with the locals to try our Salt & Straw (and ice cream shop). I got lavender & honey AND Cinnitopia! Michael tried a coffee/chocolate one, and snickerdoodle. We later would come back here and buy 2 pints!

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FOOD CARTS

Day 3: We joined a food cart tour with EAT Adventures and explored 5 neighborhoods of Portland, known so by the locals. Our first stop was in the Mississippi-Albina food pod in North Portland

               A food pod: a grouping of 3 or more food carts in any given section or parking lot.

We ate at Koi Fusion (our favorite) and enjoyed Korean-Mexican tacos. We bought a mocha at Five Mississippi Coffee and headed to our next stop. Next, we ate a philly cheese steak bowl from Olivia’s. The dish was served over roasted potatoes which replaced the bun. We were now in the Northeast of Portland. Staying in this area, we drove to the Alberta Arts District for some homemade pest pasta (all made in house). The sun began to clear out the rainy day as we drove onward through the Laurelhurst neighborhood and into Belmont. We were about to explore Portland’s Southeast. We ate at Viking Soul where we were served lefsa with smoked salmon, cabbage, and a dill crème-fraiche sauce. Our last stop was for dessert, of course, at Smaaken Waffle Sandwiches in the Clinton-Division area. We ate yeast-made waffles stuffed with raspberry and maple butter AND chocolate with almonds served with coconut infused whipped cream.

Angie was an amazing host whose passion shines through her work. Much like us, her and her husband Alan graduated as architects only to realize the 9-5 was not their ideal lifestyle. They traveled intensively before settling down in Portland and starting this food cart tour business. This tour is reasonably priced and a MUST for getting to know more of Portland than just “downtown”.

POWELL’S BOOKSTORE

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Angie was kind enough to drop us off at Powell’s Bookstore-a haven for book lovers like myself! Powell’s is the world’s largest independent bookstore and accounts for 30% of the book sales within the USA! WOAH! Established in 1971, it is a city of books that include 10 color-coded rooms, a rare book area (that you need a pass to access), and a coffee shop. I bought 2 travel-related books before leaving.

We caught the 15 bus back to the 14 bus to go back over the Hawthorne Bridge. We enjoyed darts and the black lab stout at Lucky Lab Brewery and then moseyed our way back to downtown. We had a nice stroll over the Hawthorne Bridge with a view of the city scape at night. We caught the 15 bus back home and enjoyed a late dinner of tacos at The Matador. Today was all about the delicious flavors and fusions Portland has to offer.

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Day 4: We slept in and decided to try Anna Banana’s coffee house for a late breakfast. We were seated promptly and were pleased to see they brewed Italian coffee. Our barista/server complained loudly to his coworkers about his hours, pay, and general moodiness. This negativity continued throughout our visit and spoiled the vibes we were having. We couldn’t leave fast enough! Leave your issues at home, Dude! (We left a review and let the owner know, who corrected his employee).

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Today, Sunday, is Market Day. We strolled through the vendors and found an artist selling playing cards, of which we needed a new set. The artist, Aaron Voronoff Trotter, sketches breweries and historic buildings for the back of the playing cards and sells them as a set. We bought the brewery one, of course! Sizzle Pie pizza called our name for a late lunch treat. We were accommodated with a delicious pie topped with Italian sausage, mushrooms, olives (on half), and fresh basil! Our last stop was to Rock Bottom Brewery for porters and basketball. I didn’t expect it, but Basketball is HUGE in Portland!

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MOUNT HOOD

Day 5: We rented a car from Enterprise so we had the freedom to visit Mount Hood. The parking lot was full and cars were blocked in so we were upgraded from a sedan to an Explorer! We spent extra to fully cover it should anything happen upon the mountain. Now we were ready to trade in the flip flops for some snow boots.

We ventured to Mount Hood Adventures to rent snow shoes. For $15 a pair, you keep the snow shoes for 24 hours! Our first experience with snow shoe hiking was intense because we had to walk along the Berms due to all the snow. This made it difficult to find trail heads. We trekked for an hour but didn’t get too far before turning around. We tried the oatmeal stout at Mt. Hood Brewery but was sorely disappointed by how watered down it tasted. Afterwards, we drove 1.5 hours home and collapsed. After we awoken from our nap (read COMA), we took the Explorer to Safeway for some groceries. (You know gotta save the money and all)

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Day 6: Today brought us sleeping in and another day of snow shoeing. This time, we found an obvious trailhead and frolicked around. Though the snow dense, I made snow angels and we played with mountain dogs who were as white as the snow! That evening we went Southeast to Ground Breaker Gastro Pub where they pride themselves on gluten-free beers. We had one made from lentils and dark, aromatic fruits-not really my cup of tea. We then found our favorite Portland Brewery, Baerlic! We loved their Oatmeal Stout and found that this brewery had won brewery of the year!  (I knew we had good tastes).

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THE FLOAT SHOPPE EXPERIENCE

Day 7: Our Airbnb host, Sandra, provided us with a free float session at her shop. We have never experienced a float before but expected it to be transcendent or at the very least relaxing.

Floats are warm water tanks filled with 100 pounds of Epsom salt, so that you float. The benefits felt are both mental and physical. Your body will uptake magnesium from the Epsom salt, helping with muscle cramps, soreness, and digestion. Magnesium also aids with anxiety and mood disorders, so I was stoked to give it a try! Here’s a video of our experience of the Float Shoppe and our review! We highly recommend!

Despite the rain, we trekked uphill (both ways) to Forest Park for a stroll through some greenery. On the hike up we stopped by Sunny Day coffee for cinnamon lattes. The cinnamon syrup is homemade in house. We also stopped by Blue Star doughnut shop (better than VooDoo doughnuts) for orange & olive oil AND a bacon, maple fritter. Forest Park houses a Holocaust Memorial, Rose garden, and Japanese garden (under construction).

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BREWVANA BREWERY TOUR

Day 8: We are up early for our Brewvana brewery tour in the Pearl District. Our guide was Angie and we were joined by 9 drinkers, including ourselves. Our first stop was Deschutes brewery where we sampled 8 beers ranging from nitro reds to porters. We loved the “trees of doom” Dunkel lager, “nitro Interlace Red” and the “black Butte Porter. The Black Butte is the best-selling craft porter in the USA! Our next stop was to Pints (microbrewery), where we enjoyed the “Free Ryder” Kolsch and the “steel Bridge stout”. Lastly, we ventured to the famous Rogue Brewery but were surprised by the beers here. The granola Blonde was a taste of breakfast with granola, cinnamon, herbs, and peppermint notes. Our favorite, though, was 2/3 brown ale and 1/3 stout to make the Hazelutelychocotabulous. This had notes of chocolate nibs and hazelnut.

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I mean we got pretzel necklaces, how could you not love this tour!

Our group was a fun mix of Floridians, Texans, and Canadians. We are thankful for our new-found friends, AJ & Caroline, and hope to run into them again. Once the tour ended, Michael and I went across the street to 10 Barrel Brewing. The head brew master is female, girl power ya’ll! While here, we met 2 former Floridians now Portlanders named Daniel & Krystal. They are full of wanderlust and have a desire to start their own business. I hope it happens for them! Night came and we vegged out on Grimm (you know, because we’re in Portland and all) and fell fast asleep.

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

Day 9: Our last day also happened to be St. Patty’s Day. This is my first Irish holiday knowing I’m Irish. My great aunt recently traced our heritage to Northern Ireland to the name Bailey. Emily Bailey came over to America through South Carolina and then Georgia. Along with 5 families, the Baileys were given a land grant from the government to settle South Alabama (where I was born and raised). Her diary talks about fighting off the Choctaw Native Americans to protect their new homestead. Maybe she is where I get my fighting spunk from!

We celebrated at Kell’s Brewpub and tried beers from various breweries in the area. We watched bagpipe and dancing performances and enjoyed the Irish Revelry. We met so many amazing people here: locals and tourists! We ate Shepherd’s Pie and drank Baileys, in honor of my heritage. We also had an impromptu podcast interview by Peace, Love and Soup-will post the link was I receive it!

We ended up trying out 11 breweries and ~12 coffee shops while in Portland. The food was unlike anything we can find back home and the people are so kind and chill. On the last few days I found myself unwinding and getting into the spirit of this Rip City. We respect how locally owned EVERYTHING is and the support local business owners receive from the city and residents. We loved it here and cannot wait to return to Stumptown, USA!

References:

LIST OF BREWERIES

Mount Hood

Bridgeport Brewpub

Deschutes

Rogue

Pints

Groundwork

Baerlic* (our favorite)

Lucky Lab

10 Barrel

Kell’s Brewpub

Rocky Bottom

LIST OF COFFEE SHOPS

Vivace* (our favorite)

Stumptown Roasters

Portland Roasters

Coffee Time

Sisters

Anna Banana’s

Sunny Day

The Great North

The Fresh Pot

Five Mississippi

Coffee shop inside Powell’s

Floyd’s

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