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May 2007
Pacific Northwest: The Ultimate Winery Guide
by Christina Melander


From the beloved Ultimate Winery Guide series, Chronicle Books bring you the first and only illustrated guide to the wine countries of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, a region increasingly known not only for its popularity as a tourist destination, but for its maverick winemakers and award-winning wines. Essential for the millions who tour and taste each year, the book features detailed profiles of 30 wineries, extensive resource and directory information, and over 100 gorgeous color photographs, making it equally compelling for locals and visitors.

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2005
CoffeeSmarts: Percolate on This
by Christina Melander


What makes your favorite cappuccino, espresso or cup of joe get so delicious? Play CoffeeSmarts, the caffeinated question and answer game that includes 60 question cards and a booklet crammed with coffee history, brewing techniques and bean basics. From Smarts Co, publisher of WineSmarts, CocktailSmarts and FoodSmarts.

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2004
Best Places Portland edited
by John Gottberg


The smartest guide to one of the hottest cities in America. Whether it's munching on crepes in Northwest Portland or an afternoon exploring the Garden of the Awakening Orchid, you'll find the best the city has to offer. Expert opinions, inside information, and honest advice from the country's most respected regional travel series. (I wrote the dining section of this book.)

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