This slow cooker Asian short ribs recipe reminded me that short ribs are one of the best cuts of beef. They are full of flavor…beefy to the point of almost being gamey. But not so gamey to seem as if…
Where are all the Black-owned wineries?
The 2020 protests ignited by George Floyd’s death made me revisit a question I asked myself a few years ago: where are all the Black-owned wineries? I remember stumbling across an article awhile back about Oregon’s first Black winemaker and…
Best Coffee Beans in Seattle from Small Batch Coffee Roasters
I’m lucky to live in the city known for coffee, but you don’t have to live here to enjoy the best coffee beans in Seattle. You can get beans from small batch coffee roasters delivered right to your door from…
Sesame and Wasabi Crusted Tuna with Miso-Maple Brussel Sprouts
This sesame and wasabi crusted tuna recipe is the first time I ever cooked with wasabi. Typically it’s my condiment of choice when scarfing down sushi, but it’d never crossed my mind to cook with it. That changed when I…
The Ultimate List of the Best Bagels in Seattle, Ranked
It took me a while to find the best bagels in Seattle. I moved here from New Jersey about 15 years ago and one of the most painful discoveries was that the New York-style bagels I could find literally everywhere…
The Best Washington State Wines to Add to Your Bucket List
I realized I’d been unknowingly curating a list of the best Washington state wines. During my quest to try all the Pacific Northwest wine regions, I started keeping a running tab of all the wines that left a serious impression….
A Romanesco Pasta Recipe Featuring Romanesco and Lentil Meatballs
If you’re looking for a romanesco pasta recipe, don’t just sauté it and throw it into a dish. Turn this unique brassica into a vegetable meatball! I think it’s the Italian in me, but I’m absolutely obsessed with meatballs. I…
The Local’s Guide to the Best Pizza in Seattle by Style
I’ve been on the hunt for the best pizza in Seattle since I moved here more than 10 years ago. You see, pizza is like a religion in New Jersey where I grew up. You have a pizza joint and…
How to Stock a Pantry for the First Time With Small-Batch Goods You Can Feel Good About
I’ll never forget when I got my own place and had to learn how to stock a pantry for the first time. I remember calling my mom for a list and then spending hours combing the food store trying to…
Restaurants with the Best Food Delivery in Seattle
It was really difficult to come by food delivery in Seattle when I first moved here in 2009. Coming from just outside NYC, this was a huge culture shock to me that Seattle restaurant delivery wasn’t really a thing. Luckily…
A Local’s Take on the Best Cheap Eats & Casual Restaurants in Seattle
When I moved here over a decade ago, it wasn’t difficult to find casual restaurants in Seattle serving cheap eats. But with the proliferation of tech, Seattle has become quite an expensive city for food (don’t even get me started…
The Ultimate 5 Day Maui Itinerary You’ll Want to Steal
I visit Maui every year, so I’ve become an expert at planning a 5 day Maui itinerary. Whether you prefer lounging on the beach, outdoor adventures, shopping, or food, Maui has it all…but it can make planning a trip to…