Style Magazine - August 2021
The past 10 days I’ve been on a strict seafood diet. My family is traveling down the Oregon Coast, which means we’re determined to devour as much clam chowder and fish & chips as we can. Is it just me, or do road trips beckon you to eat more (a lot more) and worry less? Besides the lighthouses, stunning scenery, and cool coastal air, the seafood around these parts is reason enough to return. Luckily, going on an Oregon vacay isn’t necessary to snag an award-winning bowl of chowdah or fresh-caught crab with all the fixin’s. Our region has plenty of mouthwatering fish dishes—inspired from all cuisines and corners of the globe—that are sure to have you hooked. Turn to “Seafood Spectacular” on page 57 for over 31 of our favorites, including a stunning seafood platter for two, sticky-sweet honey walnut prawns, and an indulgent lobster risotto that’ll leave you oohing, aahing, and wondering why you didn’t discover it sooner. Something else I wish I discovered sooner? Backpacking. My husband and I went on our first foray earlier this summer, and—even though our meals were less than luxurious—the experience of wandering where the Wi-Fi was weak (actually, nonexistent), camping without another soul in sight, and witnessing the wonders of the night sky has me eager to explore more. If you, too, are interested in going off grid but clueless where to start, check out “Walk in the Woods” (page 42) for 13 backpacking must-haves and some beginner-friendly areas to explore, then turn to page 98 for 5 astronomical events happening this month like the “stellar” Perseids meteor shower from August 11-13. What else is tucked into these glossy print pages? A roundup of must-reads from accomplished area authors (“Book Club” on page 24); a guide to helping your kiddos return to the classroom (“Back-to-School Rules” on page 36); and 5 essential experiences in Edinburgh, Scotland (page 78), where I hear the seafood—particularly the cullen skink (smoked haddock soup)—is seriously scrumptious. Cheers! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
The past 10 days I’ve been on a strict seafood diet. My family is traveling down the Oregon Coast, which means we’re determined to devour as much clam chowder and fish & chips as we can. Is it just me, or do road trips beckon you to eat more (a lot more) and worry less?
Besides the lighthouses, stunning scenery, and cool coastal air, the seafood around these parts is reason enough to return.
Luckily, going on an Oregon vacay isn’t necessary to snag an award-winning bowl of chowdah or fresh-caught crab with all the fixin’s. Our region has plenty of mouthwatering fish dishes—inspired from all cuisines and corners of the globe—that are sure to have you hooked. Turn to “Seafood Spectacular” on page 57 for over 31 of our favorites, including a stunning seafood platter for two, sticky-sweet honey walnut prawns, and an indulgent lobster risotto that’ll leave you oohing, aahing, and wondering why you didn’t discover it sooner.
Something else I wish I discovered sooner? Backpacking. My husband and I went on our first foray earlier this summer, and—even though our meals were less than luxurious—the experience of wandering where the Wi-Fi was weak (actually, nonexistent), camping without another soul in sight, and witnessing the wonders of the night sky has me eager to explore more. If you, too, are interested in going off grid but clueless where to start, check out “Walk in the Woods” (page 42) for 13 backpacking must-haves and some beginner-friendly areas to explore, then turn to page 98 for 5 astronomical events happening this month like the “stellar” Perseids meteor shower from August 11-13.
What else is tucked into these glossy print pages? A roundup of must-reads from accomplished area authors (“Book Club” on page 24); a guide to helping your kiddos return to the classroom (“Back-to-School Rules” on page 36); and 5 essential experiences in Edinburgh, Scotland (page 78), where I hear the seafood—particularly the cullen skink (smoked haddock soup)—is seriously scrumptious. Cheers!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Edinburgh Castle<br />
Governor's House, aka Calton Jail<br />
Victoria Street, just off the Royal Mile<br />
of interest). Even though we knew<br />
what we wanted to see, do, and<br />
experience, we still left room for<br />
some improvisation—like spending<br />
an unplanned afternoon in an old<br />
pub drinking cider and listening to<br />
Scottish folk music after stumbling<br />
on an impromptu jam session (the<br />
upright bass player was working a<br />
crossword puzzle between songs).<br />
Or the day that, on a whim, we<br />
caught a train two hours north to<br />
the beautiful riverside village of<br />
Pitlochry at the doorstep of the<br />
Cairngorm mountains.<br />
Our take away (which is also what<br />
they call “take out,” fyi)…? Our<br />
brief visit was a fulfilling first<br />
glimpse of a friendly, thriving city<br />
and country we cannot wait to go<br />
back to and explore more deeply.<br />
These highlights were part of our<br />
basic outline.<br />
1VISIT EDINBURGH CASTLE<br />
Edinburgh’s past is present,<br />
always and often literally, starting<br />
with this ancient fortress built atop<br />
the plug of an extinct volcano. It can<br />
be seen from nearly everywhere in<br />
the city and is impossible to ignore.<br />
In fact, it’s where the city began.<br />
That Mary Queen of Scots gave<br />
birth to her only heir here is just one<br />
of its many fascinating stories. In<br />
summer, lines can be long, so buy<br />
your pass ahead of time—or do like<br />
we did and visit in a snowstorm.<br />
TAKE A HIKE<br />
2 The weather was too blustery<br />
for us to conquer Arthur’s Seat,<br />
another extinct volcano rising above<br />
the Palace of Holyroodhouse, but<br />
we did hit Calton Hill. This 338-foot<br />
knob just off the urban buzz of the<br />
Royal Mile is a great place for views:<br />
“<br />
Even though we<br />
knew what we<br />
wanted to see, do,<br />
and experience, we<br />
still left room for<br />
some improvisation<br />
like spending<br />
an unplanned<br />
afternoon in an old<br />
pub drinking cider<br />
and listening to<br />
Scottish folk music.<br />
”<br />
AUGUST <strong>2021</strong> | stylemg.com 79
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