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…
Roast Cauliflower With Tahini & a Cacao-Masala Spice Rub
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…
14 Things to Do in Olympia, WA That Prove Our State Capital is Worth a Visit
If you’re not familiar with our state capital, you may assume there aren’t a lot of things to do in Olympia, WA. Since state capitals are usually not the largest…
Blueberry, Corn, & Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe
Blueberry season is among us! Every year I like to go blueberry picking at Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington. In fact, my family goes complete ham and comes home with…