Haircut & Safeway Sandwich

 

So today on my break at school I went and got myself a haircut at GiGi's Aveda Salon on SW Jefferson & Broadway. It was really more just a trim but I loved my stylist Casey. She was really nice and did a great job.

I also got a nice student discount which was awesome! It cost a lot less then what I was expecting. I also got my eyebrows waxed.

Since that took up my time for break I just stopped into the Safeway up the street on my way back to school and ordered a sandwich at their deli.

Turkey, Bacon, Avocado Sandwich

Apparently any avocado sandwich on their menu is only $5 with chips and a drink. As soon as I got back to school, I inhaled that sandwich. It was just what I needed. 

Unfortunately, they ran out of the Sourdough Rolls which is what it was supposed to be on. So I just had a classic soft roll, it was still really good.
It had turkey, avocado, ranch, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Yum. I love that combination.

Oh, and any place that has a GOLD PEAK TEA fountain is my thing! I am in love with GOLD PEAK Green Tea! Borderline obsessed! So that made me very happy.

Oregon Culinary Institute

Today, my Food Ethics class got to enjoy a free lunch in the dining room at our school; Oregon Culinary Institute. It is always such a wonderful experience when I get to dine here.

The food is always top quality and delicious. The price is extremely reasonable as well, for those of you who would like to try it out.

They have 2 services, Monday- Friday. 
Lunch is 12:00 P.M. 3 courses for $9. 
Dinner is 7:00 P.M. 4 courses for $18. 

You seriously cannot beat those prices and the quality of food you are served. 

My second course- Sausage & Pepper sandwich, side of pesto pasta

Sorry again that I forget to take a picture of my first course! I had the Young Romaine Caesar Salad. It was so good! Spheres of Romaine lettuce with house made croutons, Parmesan cheese and the amazing acidic creamy Caesar dressing.

My second course (pictured above) Sausage sandwich with marinated and grilled onions & peppers (absolutely delicious) and melted mozzarella on top. The pesto pasta was great. Delicious basil pesto, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and olives. I loved it.

Cheesecake with a berry coulis 

For third course, I chose the cheesecake! It is different every day. Today was just the plain NY style cheesecake with a delicious berry coulis. 

I ate every single bite of my meal today. I am one happy girl. 

Ken's Artisan Bakery

338 NW 21st Ave  Portland, OR 97209

Well yesterday after my experience with People's Food Co-op and I had a Marionberry Muffin from Ken's Artisan Bakery, I had to go and try something else!

So I dragged one of my friend's from school to come with me during my break because it is only a little ways from Oregon Culinary Institute. 

You walk into the building and go up a small flight of stairs and are greeted by the display case of yummy treats. All seasonal, local fresh products.

They stop serving lunch at 3 P.M. so sadly I didn't get to try a sandwich from their menu. But the menu looked amazing! 

You can also buy bread loaves, they are very reasonably priced.

Mixed Berry Tart & Chocolate Chip Cookie

I had the mixed berry tart and my friend had a chocolate chip cookie! I wish I had brought more money with me because I would have gotten another pastry! Both very good. 

It also looks like a very fun atmosphere to work in. Everyone was very nice and smiling.

Try it!

People's Food Co-op

3029 SE 21st Ave  Portland, OR 97202

3029 SE 21st Ave  Portland, OR 97202

Today, for my Food Ethics class we took a field trip down to People's Food Co-op. I really enjoyed this place. 

It is a small grocery store that only focuses on energy efficient & local-sustainable way of living.

Organically grown and produced food products will be prioritized and made available by the co-op. Unless 3 factors come into place: 

1) Locally grown/produced; 

2) Ecological/cultural/political factors; 

3) Lack of availability of an organic product.

The co-op's produce purveyors are local sustainable farmers, who sell produce directly to the co-op. Some farmers are certified organic, some are not. 

People's Food Co-op also make every effort to provide products to customers that do not contain any genetically engineered ingredients.

Myself sitting outside waiting for my class

Outside they also have a food truck named Sip. Which has all natural/organic juices, smoothies, tea & coffee. 

I did not have anything from Sip, but I did have a delicious Marionberry Muffin from Ken's Artisan Bakery (The co-op's bakery purveyor) 

People's Food Co-op do not carry any carry any meat, poultry, fish or any products containing animal byproducts for which animals must be slaughtered. 

The only exception to the 100% vegetarian policy is the Pet Food. 

The Bagel Cafe

301 N Buffalo Dr  Las Vegas, NV 89145

301 N Buffalo Dr  Las Vegas, NV 89145

My Mom has been constantly telling me to try The Bagel Cafe! She goes every Sunday morning after church. So I finally tried it and fell madly in love!

I loved it so much I went back the next day and got the same things!

You walk into the front door and immediately see the display of freshly baked bagels in tons of varieties! 

To the left you see all the cold cuts, cheeses & salmon lox for sale! 

It is a Jewish/New York style bakery & cafe!

This place is so delicious everything is huge & has tons of flavor!

To the right is my favorite section! The Dessert Display case! 

They freshly bake all of their pastries & desserts every morning. 

This place for being a scratch made bakery is still very reasonably priced!

Rainbow Cookie

My all time favorite treat from The Bagel Cafe is their Rainbow Cookies! It is the best, so moist and delicious! It has layers of heaven! 

The first layer is a pistachio cake topped with a layer of raspberry coulis! Second layer is vanilla cake topped with a layer of raspberry coulis! The third layer is cherry cake topped with a layer of chocolate ganache! 

I need to get this recipe! I have had Rainbow Cookies before but never this moist!

& this is only the beginning....

NY Style Knish & Spicy Mustard

Oi Vey! Let's talk about Knish! 

If you are a potato lover & a doughnut lover! Well they just had a baby and named it Knish! 

Forget a plain old potato pancake! A Knish is a light pillow of potato, deep fried in batter. It is so gooey on the inside and crispy on the outside. 

Eat it with spicy mustard and you cannot go wrong!

Bagel Sandwich

I chose to build my own bagel sandwich for breakfast. 

I chose the Sundried tomato & basil bagel, one egg scrambled, cheddar cheese & ham! 

It was a huge sandwich! I had to take half home, but oh man was it is good! 

The bagel was toasted, the cheddar cheese was melted, the scrambled eggs were fluffy and delicious. The ham was huge! Almost twice as big as the bagel!

I know I said I would compare places to Portland, but this place has a place in my heart, in no way am I going to compare anything to The Bagel Cafe!

The Cracked Egg

7660 W Cheyenne Ave #125
Las Vegas, NV

So I just flew into Las Vegas last night.. 

I am staying with my boyfriend Connor at his parent's house. This morning we had to drop off his car to get his brakes fixed. So we went with his Dad and Step Sister to The Cracked Egg.

I have been before because I have grown up in Las Vegas I have been everywhere!

But this visit was extra special and delicious. Maybe because I haven't been there in so long! But everything I remember about the place was spot on and even better than my memory!

Let's start with the best coffee cake ever! It is so light & fluffy! Baked fresh every morning! Different flavors as well so you never know which one you will get! I love it so much.

I had the apricot flavor and Connor's Step Sister had the chocolate flavor! Both so delicious!

Coffee Cake

Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of my breakfast because we got to talking too much! I am also not quite used to having to blog about everything I eat just yet! I will get better!

For breakfast, I had a Monte Cristo sandwich & country potatoes! There is nothing wrong with two pieces of french toast with ham, turkey & swiss cheese in the middle! Then deep fried to perfection & a side of maple syrup! 

Yum! It was the perfect hangover cure! ;)

I even got Connor's Dad to get the same thing as I.

Flying

My window view

I have left Portland to go to my home town of Las Vegas, NV! 

I know my blog is Seeing Portland. Stomach First. but I needed to get out and see my family for a bit. 

I will be featuring my favorite places to eat in Las Vegas and compare them to Portland eateries! 

Stay tuned!