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 example. I absolutely love the flavor of the charred meats…
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, everyone told me to stay away from downtown Seattle. I…
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 chocolate chicken recipe, I love playing with chocolate in savory…
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 that addictive turkey and sides combo multiple times throughout the…
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 items. The more affordable prices, yet high quality craftsmanship. The…
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 the area countless times. Each time I do thorough research…
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 city in a state, they often get overlooked by both…
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 pounds and pounds of blueberries. A lot of them end…
A Local’s Guide to the Best Woodinville Wineries
Looking for the best Woodinville wineries? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve visited just about every wine region in the Pacific Northwest and have written guides to the best Washington and Oregon wineries. Since I have a near reverence…
A Chicken Prosciutto Recipe That Tastes Like It Has Saltimbocca Sauce
How can a dish that photographs so terribly taste so good? It’s life questions like this that I ask myself when I think about this chicken prosciutto recipe. It tastes like it has a saltimbocca sauce, but it’s sauceless. Seriously…this…
An Interview With the Flower Subscription Service Delivering the Most Beautiful Arrangements
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s pretty serendipitous that I discovered a Seattle-based flower subscription service that delivers the most gorgeous bouquets. I’m obsessed with giving thoughtful gifts, so I wanted to share more about this unique business…
Easy DIY Necklace With Sea Glass, Stones, or Shells
Any time I go to Discovery Park or Golden Gardens in Seattle, I scour the sand looking for interesting stones, shells, or sea glass. I never really had a plan for these. I just liked seeing what I could find…