Oregon – The Happy Viking

Sweet Creek Falls

It’s the first warm day of the year, and everyone is outside! I went to Sweet Creek Falls with a couple of friends, Jess and Ariane. It was surprisingly busy there, with probably 10 cars parked when we arrived (and a small bus), and even more by the time we left. It. Felt. So. Good.Continue reading “Sweet Creek Falls”

Mini Scotch Eggs & Hiking

I’m planning hikes again! I know there are a lot of die-hards who never stop hiking, but this year I’m just not one of them. Today we had rain showers mixed with snow, a bit of hail, etc. But, by Saturday, I’m hoping we will have a drier day so I can get out there!Continue reading “Mini Scotch Eggs & Hiking”

Low Carb Shrimp Scampi & Salad

I am trying very hard to stick to my diet, and decided to have a low-carb, mostly low-calorie dinner of shrimp scampi and a salad. I saw a wonderful creamy Cajun shrimp recipe, but I know I would eat too much of the sauce, so I opted for this choice. Starting with a vinaigrette forContinue reading “Low Carb Shrimp Scampi & Salad”

Makin’ Hot Sauce!

Folks, I love hot sauce. I also like trying new ones, always in search of the perfect sauce. It’s difficult because I like a lot of heat, but a lot of flavor, too. And I don’t like sweet sauces or sauces with a lot of vinegar. My two favorite sauces currently are the Bend Sauce,Continue reading “Makin’ Hot Sauce!”

01/01 at the Oregon Coast

January first! We decided to go to the coast for a nice day trip. It’s about one and a half hours, so not far. We went to one of the jetties, and there was a little wind, but not so much that you couldn’t enjoy the day. Here on the coast, the skies were blueContinue reading “01/01 at the Oregon Coast”

Pisgah – Walking the Flats

Christine and I finally got to go on a hike! To “open” the season, we chose to walk Pisgah down in the flat parts. Her dog was overjoyed because that meant river appearances. It’s cold, and we bundled up and walked a brisk pace (or at least that’s what my short legs felt). A lotContinue reading “Pisgah – Walking the Flats”

Pan-Fried Oysters with Homemade Tartar Sauce

I know not everyone likes oysters. I, however, am not one of those people. Oysters are one of my favorite foods, raw or cooked! This is the time of year for cooked oysters, so I went to one of the local fishmongers for a few. Since i happened to have everything I needed to makeContinue reading “Pan-Fried Oysters with Homemade Tartar Sauce”

Run to Stay Warm 2022

Today was a fun day outside. Every year there is a Run to Stay Warm race. You can do a 5k, 10k, or a half marathon. Proceeds go toward helping people pay their electricity bills, specifically people who are in financial hardship at risk of having their electricity shut off. I showed up early… waaaayContinue reading “Run to Stay Warm 2022”