Q: My husband and I just returned from Brittany, France. We dined unbelievably well, but one dish stood out. It was white fish (cod?) cooked in a Camembert cheese sauce. It was heavenly. Any suggestions for similar recipes involving fish with cheese sauce? Thanks!

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Who: Andrew H. Garrett
What: Executive Chef/Hot Sauce developer at NW Elixirs
Where: Portland, Oregon

Andrew H. Garrett is the executive chef/owner of NW Elixir's Hot Sauce line, creators of hot sauces with tang, pluck, flavor and heat unlike any I've tasted before. After years in the restaurant business, Andrew's recent turn to all things spicy has set Portland on fire! More

Have you ever tried Dutch Crunch Bread? Inside, it's a regular white loaf of bread, fluffy and chewy, but outside it has crunchy spots — like a tiger! More

Haleigh's small apartment kitchen in Paris is full of personality, lightness and great space–saving ideas. And most important, it is the locale of her favorite purchase ever, the baby blue Smeg fridge in the corner! This is certainly the piece de resistance, although I adore every little detail in this creative place to cook.

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While trying to decide on an artisan product to review, the first thing that came to mind is jam. Maybe it's because I enjoyed homemade biscuits last week, or maybe it's because the art of jam making brings to mind memories of our grandmothers—cooking down the puree over the stove, canning the preserves in an all-day affair. The maker of Confituras jam in Austin makes everything to order in small batches, all mixed in a large copper pot. It's truly artisanal and the flavors are worth writing about. More

Last weekend, I visited friends in Toronto. Lucky for me, they live just next door to St. Lawrence Market, hailed by National Geographic as the number one food market in the world. So imagine my surprise when I found it left a lot to be desired when it came to cheese.

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Who: Colin Howard
What: Lead Distiller at House Spirits Distillery
Where: Portland, Oregon

Colin Howard of House Spirits Distillery—makers of the much-adored (and personal favorite!) Aviation Gin—leads a small distillation team in Portland, where he's responsible for dreaming up new spirits (depending on season and collaboration) all in service of the quality products that put this company on the map in 2005. Here's one more reason to celebrate an artisan maker in Portland, Oregon. Bottoms up! More

Q: I discovered these French kitchen towels called torchons that sell on Etsy for $20.00+ for one towel. The ones made out of "metis linen" seem to be more expensive. I found a set of six towels for $111.00. I would like to know what is so special about these towels. Why are they so pricey?

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Following our visit to the West End farmers' market in Vancouver, British Columbia, we hopped on a ferry to Vancouver Island and the capital city of Victoria. Boasting the mildest climate in Canada, Vancouver Island is home to many food and wine producers, several of whom can be found at the vibrant Bastion Square market on Sundays. More

Portland's biggest market, held at Portland State University on Saturdays, is bursting with flavorful produce, friendly faces, live music and local delights. Visiting the market over seven years ago is what fully lured me and my husband into moving to Portland in the first place. It's one of the most spectacular, seasonal, fresh and enjoyable places on Earth! More