The best chocolate made in Seattle can be found in the most unassuming places. There are chocolate shops in Pike Place Market, tiny chocolatiers in Pioneer Square, chocolate factories right in downtown Fremont…they’re tucked everywhere! And the best part is…
The Moistest Coconut Banana Fudge Brownies Ever
These coconut banana fudge brownies are the best thing I ever baked, hands down. This surprised me, since I’m more a savory person than a sweet one. If given the option for two appetizers or one appetizer and a dessert,…
Pacific Northwest Artists Making Stunning Original Art That’s Actually Affordable
My home is filled with original art from Pacific Northwest artists, but it wasn’t always this way. I used to actually be terrified of buying original art…actually any art above like $100. Every purchase felt permanent and I couldn’t imagine…
Best Washington Wine Country Hotels
There’s nothing I love more than seeking out the best Washington wine country hotels on my many trips to explore the 14 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in Washington state. Washington is the second largest producer of wine in the US…
Cauliflower Apple Soup with Celery Root That’ll Warm Your Soul
This cauliflower apple soup is one of my absolute favorite meals. I don’t care how hot it is, I crave it year round. And it works any season too. The celery root and apple screams fall. Yet, the zippiness from…
Things to Do in Winthrop, WA in Winter
I love visiting the Methow Valley during the snowy season because there are so many things to do in Winthrop, WA in winter. This area about 4.5 hours east of Seattle is one of the largest cross-country skiing trail networks…
What to Expect at the Winthrop Hot Air Balloon Festival
I want to break down what to expect at the Winthrop Hot Air Balloon Festival because my boyfriend and I attended two years in a row to celebrate our anniversary. I’d bought him a hot air balloon ride for our…
The Ultimate Seattle for Foodies Bucket List
Since Seattle was made for food lovers, I decided to create this Seattle for foodies bucket list. To lay out just how serious Seattle takes food, let me highlight a few facts. It’s illegal not to compost in Seattle. Plastic…
Best Restaurants in Skagit County, WA
There are so many exceptional restaurants in Skagit County, WA, an area about 1.5 hours north of Seattle made up of a bunch of tiny towns and farms. This makes sense, given the Skagit Valley is one of the top…
Best Oregon Wines All Wine Lovers Must Try
I’ve been unknowingly curating a list of the best Oregon wines. Every time I visit a new Oregon winery, I jot down notes so I’ll remember which ones I enjoyed. Soon enough, I had a pretty long list…a lot from…
Turkey Chili with Cocoa: Yes You Read That Right!
I find nothing more satisfying than a bowl of turkey chili with cocoa. Yes you read that right: cocoa. I absolutely love the endless possibilities with chili. You can go purist and just have it plain, or go all out…
The Easiest Roasted Beet Pesto Recipe Ever
If you would have asked me to try roasted beet pesto when I was a kid, I probably would have given you the side eye. But if you would have served me pasta this gorgeous vibrant pink and didn’t mention…