This butternut squash and carrot mash absolutely screams autumn. Besides the vibrant orange color, it includes hazelnuts, sage, and apple cider vinegar…all ingredients that remind me of cooler temperatures and warm fireplaces. And the best part? It comes together easily…
An Insider’s Guide to the Best Shopping Neighborhoods in Seattle
When most people think of Seattle’s best shopping destinations, they picture this: a bunch of coffee-drinking, grunge-listening hipster outdoor enthusiasts whose only shopping options are places to fulfill their daily uniform consists of North Face fleeces and socks with sandals….
Celery Root Dip: A Healthier Spin on the Classic Spinach and Artichoke Version
This celery root dip is what I always wanted spinach artichoke dip to be. I never order spinach artichoke dips at restaurants because I find it way too greasy. I don’t like when it starts separating and you feel like…
11 Islands Near Seattle, WA Worth a Visit
We’re so lucky to have so many islands near Seattle, WA. They dot the Puget Sound and Salish Sea starting at about the same latitude as West Seattle and going as far north as Bellingham about 2 hours north. Each…
Best Hikes at Mount Rainier National Park
Choosing the best hikes at Mount Rainier National Park is hard because there are so many awesome options. I mean, we’re talking about the United States’ fifth designated national park that covers almost 240,000 acres of forests. And right at…
The Ultimate Mount Rainier Day Trip from Seattle
A Mount Rainier day trip from Seattle is one of my favorite ways to explore Washington state. I’ll never forget how my jaw dropped the first time I saw its looming peak driving from the airport. Even to this day,…
Bainbridge Island Wineries Worth the Ferry Ride from Seattle
Bainbridge Island wineries often fly under the radar, but they have some seriously interesting wines. You see, the Puget Sound AVA is the only designated wine region in Washington that grows grapes to the west of the Cascade Mountains. It…
Best Restaurants on Bainbridge Island
I’ve been on the hunt for the best restaurants on Bainbridge Island since one of my favorite food trucks in Seattle decided to open a permanent location on the island. Over the past decade, a ton of buzzy restaurants have…
Whidbey Island Wineries You Don’t Want to Miss
Whidbey Island wineries are some of my favorite to visit thanks to their proximity to Seattle. Every year my girlfriends and I have a ladies wine weekend around the Pacific Northwest. We try to switch it up, but we’ve been…
A Day on Bainbridge Island Off the Beaten Path
Spending a day on Bainbridge Island is the perfect way to escape Seattle. It’s only a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle, but is has about 28 square miles and 53 miles of shoreline to explore. Whether you like shopping,…
Restaurants on Whidbey Island All Food Lovers Must Try
Considering it’s the largest of the Washington islands, there are a ton of restaurants on Whidbey Island. But how do you separate the good from the best? I’ve been to Whidbey Island quite a few times, but I can only…
Things to Do on Whidbey Island Off the Beaten Path
There are so many awesome things to do on Whidbey Island that I just had to write it down. This island about 2 hours north of Seattle is the perfect day trip or weekend getaway when you’re looking to escape…