I’ve compiled a list of things to do on Vashon Island because, well, I friggin’ love this little island. It’s only a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle and makes the perfect Seattle day trip. Plus it’s full of artsy, creative…
50 Seattle Restaurants with Private Rooms for Group Dining
It can be difficult to find Seattle restaurants with private rooms for group dining. I learned this the hard way when I became responsible for organizing events at an old job. I tried Googling private dining rooms in Seattle, but…
The Best Healthy Restaurants in Seattle
Finding the best healthy restaurants in Seattle can seem hard. There are just so many good, gluttonous eats! Luckily, it is possible to find healthy food in Seattle. You just have to know where to look (and, ok, have some…
Stuffed Shell Pasta Recipe With Smoked Salmon From Seattle
Raise your hand if you love pasta? Now raise the other if you love smoked salmon pasta. Lastly, shake them if you love smoked salmon from Seattle! Ok, I’ll stop being a nerd. I’m just so excited by this smoked…
The Best Things to Do in Oregon Wine Country Besides Drink Wine
You’re heading to Oregon and already figured out the best wineries in Willamette Valley. But how much can you really drink…especially if you have kids in tow? That’s where this guide on the best things to do in Oregon wine…
The Best Glamping in Oregon Wine Country
I don’t want to stay just anywhere when I visit Willamette Valley…I want to find the best glamping in Oregon Wine Country! That’s because coming home to a unique yurt, luxury tent, vintage camper, and the like makes my wine…
Easy Baked Chicken Recipe With a Cheddar Crust & Apple Compote
If you’re looking for an easy baked chicken recipe, this is it. Fall means a few things to me: colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, Halloween, and apples…a lot of apples. I typically go apple picking with my family every year. If…
Easy Oven Risotto Recipe with Nasturtium Pesto & Corn
Easy Oven Risotto Recipe with Nasturtium Pesto & Corn I discovered an easy oven risotto recipe via Bon Appetit magazine a while back and it changed my life. I had no idea you could make risotto in the oven. And…
White Pizza Recipe with Prosciutto, Melon, & Arugula
As summer winds down, our CSA starts delivering produce that typically pops up during the summer-to-fall transition. We’ve been drowning in our fruit CSA, unable to keep up with the delivery. So I’ve given up on trying to eat it…
A Local’s Guide to Planning a Seattle Brewery Tour of Ballard (With a Map!)
If you’re looking to go on a Seattle brewery tour, the Ballard neighborhood is the place to do it. I remember the sudden appearance of all the Ballard breweries: I was living with my sister at the time, and we’d…
Best Things to Do in Spokane, WA, According to Locals
I’ve had the pleasure to explore the best things to do in Spokane, WA like a local. How you might ask? I once took over the Visit Spokane’s Instagram account and had the locals tell me the best things to…
Roast Chicken with Pea Puree & Olive Chimichurri Sauce
I actually made this recipe a year ago, but with lamb rather than roast chicken. At the time, I encrusted the lamb with olives, capers, anchovies, and panko. You can see that this recipe, one year later, turned out quite…