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Back to basics: Cooking as a lifestyle Some people are not into cooking because they think cooking is hard and time consuming. However, those who are accustomed to cooking will find this activity not only fun, they will also have a healthier lifestyle and bank account. Besides allowing us to choose the best ingredients and control our salt and sugar intake, we can also experiment with numerous local and imported spices. YouTube, cooking books, TV shows, apps and numerous recipes that are widely available both online and offline have also made cooking easier. For starters, try to make something simple in the kitchen, celebrity chef Ari Galih said. “Meals can be cooked easily with only a few ingredients required. You can even use only four ingredients such as salt, pepper, sugar and some instant spices with your food and you are ready to cook,” he said at a recent
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event held by PT Multi Bintang at Por Que No restaurant in Menteng, Central Jakarta. He said the key to a delicious meal is fresh ingredients. Learn how to identify fresh chicken, fish or beef and choose the best when you are shopping in supermarkets or traditional markets. “Imagine eating a fish fresh from the ocean, grill the fish and put some salt and pepper on it. Nice, right?” Ari said. If you have a meat but don’t want to cook it right away, a simple way to cook it is by marinating it with some spices, put it in plastic wrap and store it in the chiller. It will be ready to
be grilled, fried or steamed anytime and can stay in the refrigerator for a day or two. “Don’t keep the marinated meat for more than two days though. Remember, good food is fresh food,” Ari said. Oftentimes we need to compromise in the kitchen. If you do not have time to make your own spices, instant spices will do just fine. Ari said we do not have to buy organic vegetables as long as we know how to clean and store them the right way. The Health Ministry sets out a number of steps to prevent contamination by the listeria bacteria, which is a source of food poisoning that can cause diarrhea. First, raw ingredients like vegetables and fruits should be washed with flowing water before
they are cut or cooked. As for fruit, clean them again after peeling. Dry them with a clean towel or paper afterwards. Another thing to remember when storing food in the refrigerator is to separate raw meat and poultry from vegetables, fast food and cooked meals. Ari said another benefit from cooking your own meals was to instil a sense of togetherness at home. “Cooking is something that all families should do. Families also need to teach their kids how to cook basic meals,” he said, adding that he decided to teach at a cooking school to spread his love for cooking throughout the country. He suggested that cooking should be a family activity where every member had their own concontinued on page 9
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Restaurants Cheryl’s on 12th Gourmet cafe & market offering creative New American cuisine & housemade sweets in an upbeat space. 1135 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 595.2252 | Web: cherylson12th.com
Higgins Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines. 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 222-9070 | Web: higginsportland.com
Jake’s Grill American fare including steak & seafood, plus whiskey, in old-school eatery with popular happy hour. 611 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 220-1850 | Web: jakesgrill.com
Have a restaurant you’d like us to feature? Send in a recommendation for your favorite restaurant to be added to our list. Be sure to mention why you think they are worthy of being featured and include a link to their website.
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Davenport
Luce
A regularly changing eclectic American menu served against a warm, industrial-hip backdrop. 2215 E Burnside St, Portland, OR
Petite, low-key Italian restaurant and grocery serving housemade pastas & seasonal entrees. 2140 E Burnside St, Portland, OR
Portland City Grill
The Fireside
New American dishes with an Asian touch, plus a happy hour, served with a 30th-floor skyline view. 111 SW 5th Ave 30th Floor, Portland, OR
Striking gastropub with dual fireplaces serving New American fare, wine & cocktails. 801 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR
Southpark Seafood Contemporary spot for sustainable seafood & wine in an upbeat, stylish setting. 901 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR
Cubo Cuban joint serves up homestyle fare plus cocktails in casual, vibrant surrounds with a patio. 3106 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Screen Door Eastside Refined Southern specialties like buttermilk-fried chicken in roomy digs offering weekend brunch. 2337 E Burnside St, Portland, OR
Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar Hush puppies, fried catfish & other Southern specialties star at this compact place with Cajun chow. 3950 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR
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or dine out, she always reminded her husband to buy meals that have no additives or preservatives. Meanwhile, presenter Nycta Gina said fast food might sound like an easy way out when she and her husband have hunger pangs, but she tried hard not to order. The presenter, who used to perform under the Jeng Kelin character, said she was grateful that her husband, presenter Rizky Kinos,
tribution to the meal served on the table. Newlyweds like Ana Octarina and Adie Baron find cooking a great idea. An Instagram celebrity, Ana admits that married life has changed her in many ways, especially in terms of cooking. She said as they would be moving to Australia in the near future, she was learning how to cook from her mom. Ana said when they decided to order food
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EVENTS JAN Portland Folk Festival Ditch the post-holiday doldrums at this cozy midwinter fest, which features three days of an all-ages celebration of Folk and American music at the historic Crystal Ballroom. Discover more at travelportland.com.
FEB PDX Jazz Festival This festival honors jazz legends, highlights local musicians and provides jazz education through films and lectures at top Portland venues. Discover more at travelportland.com.
MAR St. Patrick’s Festival Kick off St. Patrick’s Day at the Portland’s oldest downtown Irish pub, Paddy’s Irish Pub where the holiday is celebrated with bagpipers, live Irish music, corned beef and cabbage and Guiness. Visit travelportland.com.
APR One Moto Show Thousands of motorcyclists (and moto-enthusiasts) roll into Portland to celebrate bikes and biker culture with dozens of motorcycles from around the world on display. Learn more at travelportland.com.
MAY Portland Rose Festival With more than 100 years under its belt, this civic celebration has it all, including fireworks, dragon boats and the second-largest all-floral parade in the United States. Learn more at travelportland.com.
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4 Great Hobbies To Try Today It could be said that your hobbies are the single most important aspect of your life. Your hobbies are how you relax, your reward for all the hard work inherent in maintaining the status quo of your life.Because of this, it is incredibly important that you have hobbies that you love and that make you feel good.
1. Playing Games
Whether you play video games, board games, or any other kind of game, gaming is a brilliant way to unwind and destress. Not only is gaming super engaging and relaxing, but it also allows you to enjoy incredibly well-written stories and explore another world.
2. Cooking/Baking
Cooking and baking, are brilliant as hobby ideas for several reasons. The nature of carefully and exactly mixing together ingredients can be a lot of fun. Plus, once you’ve finished making what you were cooking or baking, you get to eat it, which is more than you can say for a lot of things.
3. Gardening
Another great possible hobby is gardening, which can be an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding way to spend your time. Not only does the process of carefully cultivating and caring for your plants result in some impressive and beautiful displays, but the hobby itself is a great way to appreciate nature and destress from the office.
4. DIY Crafting
If you like getting physical with your hobbies, then another good option would be DIY crafting. Whether you’re building furniture, repairing electronics, figuring out life-hacks, or even interior decorating, DIY can be an incredibly enjoyable experience.
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How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Interior Design So Far For many, working from home has gone from a rare perk to a company mandate as traditional offices remain closed. As interior designer Jessica Helgerson reports, “Our office has been designing home offices for decades, but who ever thought our clients would actually work there—I mean really, really work there, five days a week, week after week, month after month?” Previously, Helgerson explains, most clients looking for a home office envisioned it as a much more casual space to pay bills, check emails, or look up a recipe. Now, home offices are souped up with large work surfaces, comfortable task chairs, and expanded storage space to support much heavier usage.
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With school transitioning to Zoom as well, having multiple designated workspaces at home is becoming essential to reduce distraction. Whether it be a room converted to a home office or a remote-learning nook within a larger area, clients need clear workspaces for everyone in the household. Entryways, foyers, and mudrooms are also getting extra attention these days as people become more cognizant of maintaining sanitary areas and clear divisions between outdoors and in. From large windows and sliding doors that bring the outside in to greenery and nature-inspired colors, design that enhances our connection to the environment will be key to boosting mental and physical wellness as we hunker down in our homes. Since travel and vacation plans are still largely on hold, homeowners are looking for ways to make home feel like a retreat, prioritizing spa-like bathrooms and places for relaxation that take cues from hospitality design. With most of our daily lives confined to the home, the importance of having separate spaces for different activities has tempered the rise of totally open floor plans. Screen walls and other dividers will help define spaces for flexible use. Homeowners are taking advantage of underutilized basements, bedrooms, and garages, recasting them as bonus spaces for working out, watching movies, and other activities that keep the family entertained during a pandemic. Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention, and the pandemic’s impact on interior design can be best summed up as a deepened focus on well delineated, adaptable spaces.
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EVENTS JUN Oregon Midsummer Festival Get in the summer solstice spirit, Scandinavian-style, with bonfires, traditional Nordic tunes and, of course, a maypole all at Southeast Portland’s Oaks Amusement Park. Details at travelportland.com.
JUL Waterfront Blues Festival Crowds of more than 100,000 gather in downtown Waterfront Park to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend by grooving to a star-studded lineup of blues artists downtown. Learn more at travelportland.com.
SEP Mt. Angel Oktoberfest For over half a century, Mt. Angel, a small town about 36 miles (59 km) south of Portland, has celebrated the harvest season with street dancing, alpine folk music, an adult-only biergarten and other Bavarian activities. Discover more at travelportland.com.
SEP Portland Greek Festival Folk dancing, cooking demonstrations, gourmet imports and more are all celebrated at the annual Portland Greek Festival hosted at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Don’t leave without loading up on specialty pastries like baklava and kadaifi. Learn more at travelportland.com
DEC Christmas Festival of Lights All are welcome to witness more than 160 choral performances held inside the dazzling Grotto, which glows softly with 500,000 lights throughout the month of December. Discover more at travelportland.com.
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BASIC RIGHTS OREGON Basic Rights Oregon will ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories. BASICRIGHTS.ORG | (503) 222-6151 Q CENTER To provide safe spaces, community building and empowerment for the positive transformation of LGBTQ2SIA+ communities and allies in the Pacific Northwest. PDXQCENTER.ORG | (503) 234-7837 PRISM HEALTH Prism Health offers a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space where all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community can obtain the compassionate and culturally effective health care they need and deserve. PRISMHEALTH.ORG | (503) 445-7699 BRAVE SPACE LLC Brave Space creates community and facilitates access to expert and knowledgeable providers for transgender and non-binary children, youth, adults, and their families. BRAVESPACELLC.COM | (503) 486-8936 EQUALITY FEDERATION Equality Federation is an advocacy accelerator rooted in social justice, building power in our network of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) advocacy organizations. We work collaboratively on critical issues—from advancing workplace fairness and family recognition to defeating anti-transgender bills and HIV criminalization laws—that affect how LGBTQ+ people experience the world from cradle to grave. EQUALITYFEDERATION.ORG | (929) 373-3370
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ANTIQUE STORE
Old Portland Hardware & Architectural.......... 21
Tiffany & Co...........................................................8
BARBER
MEDICAL SPA
The Remedy Barber Shop & Social Club..............19
SANTÉ Aesthetics & Wellness.............................. 17
CHIROPRACTOR
OUTDOOR SPORTS STORE
City Chiropractic..................................................... 1
Next Adventure....................................................... 2
CLOTHING STORE
PLUMBER
Unspoken................................................................ 2
Einstein Pros Plumbing.......................................... 17
CAFE
POOL HALL Sam’s Hollywood Billiards..................... 8
EVENT VENUE
PSYCHIC Psychic of PDX........................................3
CAFFÈ UMBRIA.......................................... 2
The West End Ballroom..... back cover, front cover
FINANCIAL PLANNER First Pacific Financial.............................................21
FUNERAL HOME Crown Memorial Center, Cremation & Burial......13
GAME STORE Guardian Games.................................................... 3
HOSPITAL Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland....................19
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RESTAURANT OX Restaurant....................................... 11 ROOFING CONTRACTOR Portland Roofing NW............................ 11 SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLER Quadrant Systems................................ 13 TRAVEL AGENCY Unforgettable Honeymoons...................1
A PLACE TO MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY CLASSIC ELEGANCE | MODERN AMENITIES | PERFECTLY PORTLAND
West End’s beautiful upper ballroom boasts tall ceilings, hardwood floors, large windows and an elegant, clean design. Our ceremony-centered lower ballroom features intimate lighting, glossy cement flooring and a simple, stylish look. Overall the venue is vintage yet modern, simple yet well-appointed, and able to lend itself to almost any event.
1220 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 427-1415