When I'm not eating, writing, or writing about eating, I'm, well, asleep, probably. Or, I might be helping someone plan a crowd-pleasing lineup of food carts for a corporate party, throwing a picnic-themed baby or bridal shower, or putting together a dining itinerary of Portland's best eateries for a gastrotourist who wants to eat at all the best local spots while they're here, but doesn't have time to do the research before they come. If any of these scenarios applies to you, drop me a line. 

Culinary Consulting

Very few people are able to get through life without throwing a party, and parties are a lot of work, so if you need help curating the eats and sweets for your soiree, just holler. We'll sit down (or stand, whichever you prefer)  and discuss what your party food needs are, then I'll come up with a game plan for you to implement. 

Or, tell me what kind of party you're having, I'll source all the food vendors-from caterer to cake maker, or maybe just a collection of fantastic food carts. I'll coordinate contracts, procure the necessary permits, and if desired, be on site the day of your party to make sure everything runs smoothly. And to test the cake.​ I'm an exceptional cake tester.

Gastro Tours

​If you're planning to eat your way around Portland, but aren't sure where to start, let me help! You tell me what, where and when you want to dine, and I'll design you a detailed itinerary. All you have to do is eat.

(Yes, the above photo is from a nine-stop downtown Portland Tour de Chocolate that I planned...but I can't guarantee yours will have a chocolate lab puppy, that was a happy accident.)

Picnic Parties

​I wrote the book on picnics (no, seriously), and IMHO, there ain't no party like a picnic party. Let me put my absurdly over the top collection of picnic baskets, blankets and Mason jars to good use and cater your picnic-themed birthday party, baby/bridal shower, book club meetup, and/or Bachelor viewing party.            (Maximum 40 guests)