You know that feeling when you have a revelatory culinary experience? That happened to me when I tried the limoncello from a small distillery in Seattle that makes a limited selection of spirits and Italian liqueurs using mostly locally-sourced raw…
Rockin’ a Comfy Travel Style
I took a quick trip to Victoria, B.C. the weekend before last and I needed some comfy travel style to get me through the trip. We left at 8 am on Saturday and started sightseeing immediately upon arrival. Since we…
An Interview with the Seattle Home Decor Company You Need to Know
We all sigh at a good love story. But what really gets our hearts racing is when a couple builds each other up and supports the other’s talents. And if it ends in a success story – the best happily…
The Asian Sweet Potato Recipe I Can’t Stop Making
I developed this Asian sweet potato recipe years ago when I was on a stuffed sweet potato kick. It features addictive Thai flavors like curry paste, coconut milk, and lime, which works perfectly against the sweet base of the potato….
The Best Handmade Home & Beauty Products from the PNW
When spring’s warmer weather and rain showers start rolling in, I start rolling out all the junk in my life. I’m a heavy spring cleaner that uses the changing season as an excuse to downsize the clutter and tackle those…
Skinny Eggplant Rollatini with Squash & Lemon-Sage Bechamel Sauce
Eggplant Parmesan was a staple in my household growing up. My step-grandfather would deep-fry breaded, thinly-sliced eggplant and serve it with homemade red sauce. Just thinking about it makes me salivate a bit! I’ve noticed that most eggplant rollatini recipes…
Mindful Mondays: Skinny ‘Po Boy Sandwich Recipe
Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and there’s only one thing I crave during Mardi Gras: ‘po boy sandwiches. There’s something magical about that tangy, slightly spicy remoulade sauce mixed with the fat from a hunk of fish and then put on…
The Best Healthy Super Bowl Party Recipes
Don’t think there’s such a thing as healthy Super Bowl party recipes? Think again! The Super Bowl is ripe for indulging. The beer. The mindless snacking. The highly-caloric belly bombs. It’s a recipe for feeling bloated. That’s why I’ve decided…
Mindful Mondays: Honey-Lime Mexican Stuffed Peppers [Vegetarian]
Every once in a while, a craving for Mexican stuffed peppers will hit with a vengeance. I’ve tried a few different recipes, usually with meat and the use of a slow cooker. While these are yummy, they can be packed…
Introducing The Lust List: Pretty Items You’ll Want To Own
Giving and receiving gifts for the holidays and my birthday (it was last week!) reminds me of all the useful or pretty items I’ve been wanting but haven’t committed to buying yet. Match that with my extreme anxiousness to clean…
Asian Rice Bowl Recipe With Slow-Cooked, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pork
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…