With just two issues of The Wire remaining, Publisher Marra Clay and I asked ourselves what we had missed this year. One word came to mind: food. Then another: fries. So we decided to embark on a selflessly...

If you and your sweetheart are going to brave the crowds this Feb. 14, I'd recommend making your reservations yesterday. Personally, I would take a home-cooked meal over eating out any day. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, or the anniversary of Oregon's statehood, here's a recipe that's tasty, simple to throw together and won't break the bank.