Taizz was a great hostess. She helped me to live the real Portland experience by giving me great recommendations on eateries and events. Her place was very nicely laid out and decorated and the fridge and kitchen were well stocked with coffee, bread, fruit from the garden and spices. Taizz even provided two different types of coffee (hand ground french press and Toddy cold brew coffee depending on whether you're more of an intense coffee drinker or desiring a smooth, layered taste) and made a really tasty breakfast treat called a dutch baby (sort of a cross between a souffle and a crepe). Taizz and her room mates were fun people to hang out with and provided great insight into the real Portland lifestyle.