I’m always looking for off-the-beaten-path things to do in Skagit County because it’s the destination of the small group tour I host for food lovers. This verdant area between Seattle and Vancouver, BC is one of the agricultural epicenters of…
The Best Seattle Viewpoints for Breathtaking Water Views
Seattle viewpoints are some of the best in the country thanks to its location. There are mountains, water views, and a spunky city spirit that encourages an “anything goes” attitude when it comes to architecture and landscaping. There are also…
Things to Do Near Cannon Beach Besides Just Haystack Rock
Ask anyone for some things to do near Cannon Beach and they will undoubtedly recommend Haystack Rock. While I can attest to its beauty after having the fortune of attending a wedding with this massive structure in the background, there’s…
A Killer Power Kale Salad Recipe With Almond Butter Dressing, Celery Root, & Apples
You know when you make something and you’re just like, “Yesssssssss”? That was my reaction with this power kale salad recipe. I had half-used celery root, kale, and an apple on the verge of going bad. I don’t always love…
The Most Unique Hotels in Washington
There are so many unique hotels in Washington off the beaten path. Most are perfectly situated for exploring the outdoors, but you may not want to leave the property given the amenities and ambiance these places offer! Whether you’re looking…
A Finger-Licking Good, Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs Recipe
This slow cooker Asian short ribs recipe reminded me that short ribs are one of the best cuts of beef. They are full of flavor…beefy to the point of almost being gamey. But not so gamey to seem as if…
Where are all the Black-owned wineries?
The 2020 protests ignited by George Floyd’s death made me revisit a question I asked myself a few years ago: where are all the Black-owned wineries? I remember stumbling across an article awhile back about Oregon’s first Black winemaker and…
Best Coffee Beans in Seattle from Small Batch Coffee Roasters
I’m lucky to live in the city known for coffee, but you don’t have to live here to enjoy the best coffee beans in Seattle. You can get beans from small batch coffee roasters delivered right to your door from…
Sesame and Wasabi Crusted Tuna with Miso-Maple Brussel Sprouts
This sesame and wasabi crusted tuna recipe is the first time I ever cooked with wasabi. Typically it’s my condiment of choice when scarfing down sushi, but it’d never crossed my mind to cook with it. That changed when I…
The Ultimate List of the Best Bagels in Seattle, Ranked
It took me a while to find the best bagels in Seattle. I moved here from New Jersey about 15 years ago and one of the most painful discoveries was that the New York-style bagels I could find literally everywhere…
The Best Washington State Wines to Add to Your Bucket List
I realized I’d been unknowingly curating a list of the best Washington state wines. During my quest to try all the Pacific Northwest wine regions, I started keeping a running tab of all the wines that left a serious impression….
A Romanesco Pasta Recipe Featuring Romanesco and Lentil Meatballs
If you’re looking for a romanesco pasta recipe, don’t just sauté it and throw it into a dish. Turn this unique brassica into a vegetable meatball! I think it’s the Italian in me, but I’m absolutely obsessed with meatballs. I…