Five For Friday: Shake It Up

Five For Friday: Shake It Up

Stumptown Chats with Blaire Stapp

Our friends over at Stumptown Coffee worked with illustrator and animator, Blaire Stapp to help promote a recent initiative for their Holler Mountain coffee blend. They donated a portion of proceeds to the Friends of Outdoor School, a nonprofit dedicated to getting kids outdoors and into nature. Blaire helped tell the story perfectly, and we're glad to learn more about her story too

 

Pomodoro Technique for Productivity

If you’re feeling a little burnt out, you're not alone. After many months working at home, it's hard to stay focused constantly. Enter the Pomodoro Technique, an easy way to give your brain both time to focus, and time to rest—and all you need is a timer. 



Gregory Gourdet Reclaims the Zoodle

In addition to filming a new season of Top Chef and executing an outdoor restaurant mid-pandemic, Portland chef Gregory Gourdet also found time to write a new cookbook. Everyone's Table is veggie-forward and subtly paleo, with meal inspiration that will please everyone. 



Camping Gear Packing Guide

As summer approaches, use this Ultimate Camping Gear Guide from Popular Mechanics to make sure you're ready no matter what adventure awaits you. Use it to stay warm, dry, well fed, and hydrated all throughout the camping season.



Spicy Margarita Recipe

Nothing says sunny days like an icy cold margarita. This updated twist on a summer classic from Half-Baked Harvest adds pineapple for sweetness and serrano peppers for a spicy kick. Pair these with fish tacos and you have a perfect patio evening.