I used to be obsessed with an Asian rice bowl recipe Tom Douglas served at his restaurant, Home Remedy. It had sour notes from pickled daikon, umami from mushrooms, creaminess from soft-boiled egg, and bitter from spinach that came together…
Salmon Scampi With a To-Die-For Limoncello Sauce
Lemon and butter served with salmon isn’t all that revolutionary. But ladies and gentlemen, I found a new ingredient that ups the sex appeal of this dish: limoncello. This recipe is my take on a salmon scampi, using an easy…
My Mom’s Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe
This homemade unsweetened applesauce recipe holds a special place in my heart because it reminds me of growing up. My mom would begin making applesauce as soon as the first leaf fell. Apple aromas would fill our house. Sometimes I’d…
Casual Weekend Style
Do you ever catch yourself wearing the same thing all the time? That’s me pretty much daily. I’ve paired down my wardrobe so that I can easily grab and mix up a few key pieces. One of my go-to casual…
A Weekend Photo Diary: Great Eats, Chocolate, & Bellevue Fashion Week
I’m not sure I ever felt as glamorous as I did this past Friday at the Bellevue Fashion Week Posh Party Trend Show. There were black lights. Front-row viewing access. Amazing beats. Chocolate paired with wine and cheese (which was…
A PNW Local’s Map of the Best Walla Walla Wineries
I once found myself manically putting together a map of the best Walla Walla wineries because my sister asked 3 days before Labor Day, “Hey, want to go to Walla Walla?” Obviously the answer was yes, I do want to…
Broccoli & Cabbage Soup Recipe
Before diving into this cream of broccoli and cabbage soup recipe, you should know something. I absolutely love making soup. There’s something about building flavor over the course of anywhere from one to a few hours that I find magical….
Bacon Farro Hash Recipe
I absolutely love making hashes. It’s one of those versatile dishes that you can make with just about any ingredients in your kitchen. It’s also comforting and filling. So if you need to cook for a crowd you’ll be able…
Super Easy Carrot Top Chimichurri Recipe
Carrot top chimichurri is the perfect recipe for when you have a butt-load of carrot tops and don’t know what to do with them. It comes together in minutes and adds so much flavor to a variety of dishes! Here…
Summer Vacation Outfit Ideas: 12 Pieces, 8 Looks
‘Tis the season for summer vacations. Since we do a lot of traveling, we’ve learned how to minimize packing woes while maximizing the wow factor of our outfits. We found the must-have summer bag that does it all – you…
Street Style: How To Wear Bold Colors In One Look
Adria’s Guide To Shopping & Eating in Nashville, Tennessee
I traveled to Nashville last week and was excited for the opportunity to explore the local scene for good shopping and eats. However, since my trip ended up being a foodie’s disappointment, I’ll focus mostly on shopping in Nashville vs….