I’m a big fan of comfort food, but sometimes it’s difficult to build the complex flavors associated with these dishes in a short amount of time. Take the fajita, for…
Creole Shrimp & Steak Fajita Recipe
How to Spend 24 Hours in Downtown Seattle Like a Local
If you only have one day to explore Seattle, I highly recommend you spend those 24 hours in downtown Seattle. When I moved to Seattle more than 10 years ago,…
Roast Cauliflower With Tahini & a Cacao-Masala Spice Rub
There’s nothing I love more than the challenge of using an ingredient in an unusual way. If you remember from my salmon recipe with pistachio-cacao nib gremolata or my chipotle…
Pumpkin Meatball Recipe With Cranberries, Sage, & Pumpkin Gravy
Every time Thanksgiving comes around I find myself thinking the same thing: “Why on earth do we only have this meal once a year?!” I’d much prefer if we ate…
Best Seattle Antique Stores for Vintage & Used Furniture
My dream weekend includes making the rounds at the best Seattle antique stores, preferably taking breaks at wineries between stops. I just love everything about antique stores. The array of…
Best Wineries in Willamette Valley: A Wine Lovers Guide
How do you find the best wineries in Willamette Valley when the region has literally hundreds of wineries? Leave it to the experts. I’m a travel planner that has visited…