Fabulous Desserts.....

Sometimes a gal just needs a late night treat. Thankfully, Papa Haydn is close by. Last night's dessert - beautifully displayed on colorful plates that mix and match with each other - was a delicious lemon cake. A perfect latte to go with it....and I was as happy as could be. If you live in the Portland area, Papa Haydn is known for their desserts (click to see beautiful pics of their dessert menu) I hope the photos look as good as they tasted. Buon apetite!

An Early Preview of Fall...

This morning, in Portland, it looked like fall....smelled like fall....and I even found a tree that started to change colors. But by this afternoon, the skies were gorgeous and tank tops were back on. But, before the sun made an appearance, here are some photos from the farmers market on the campus of Portland State University...oh, and the last picture is of course Dolce. He is preparing for a long winter's nap!

The Adventures and Mishaps of Dolce....

Yesterday, I spent my lunch break enjoying delicious coffee with a wonderful friend. Our plan was to sit outside...to enjoy what felt like early-fall here in Portland. However, Dolce and his behavior wouldn't allow us to have a calm, quiet coffee break. So, in a rush to get out of the car, add the parking meter sticker to the inside window and shut the car door without him getting out, I did something I've never done before. I left the keys in the car with the car engine running (thank you Mitsubishi for making such a quiet engine) and locked Dolce inside. I'm very grateful the temps weren't triple digits as I didn't realize my error until the last drop of my latte when I went to get my car keys. The lovely owner of the cafe and his friend, attempted creative ways to get Dolce out. Interesting that while they were using a coat hanger (and kitchen tools) 2 police officers and a fire truck went by...and either no one noticed....or no one bothered to stop and offer help. Thank you mom and dad for racing to their home to grab the spare key. Dolce had quite a day....and here are a few pics of the rescue attempt. By the way, I'll be skipping coffee today.

The Columbia River Gorge

A beautiful Labor Day weekend in Portland: a visit to the Gorge and a wonderful brunch at The View Point Inn. I'll write more another time...but for now...enjoy the photos below from my weekend adventure.