NEW ORLEANS - The filet of skate was pan-fried, served with an
intriguing puree of parsnips and Yukon gold potatoes, mustard greens
- quintessential soul food - and a Creole mustard beurre blanc.
PORTLAND, Ore. - Decisions, decisions. A visitor to Rogue Ales is confronted with a sign behind the bar listing microbrews available on tap. On this day, it numbers 24, which is nothing short of daunting.
KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii - Bob Nelson led the way to an unassuming hut at his Lehuula Farms, and opened the door. An absolutely heavenly scent spilled forth: freshly roasted coffee beans, just begging to be ground, brewed and sipped from a two-fisted mug.
