When I travel, it’s all about the eats. I rarely care about the tourist spots or local attractions. Rather, I make obsessive Google Maps of where I’m going to eat and the nearby local shops I can peruse between meals….
Weekend Wanderings: 3 Things to Do in Seattle This Saturday
If you got part one of our May events calendar that went out via our newsletter last week, you know the horrible truth about May. It’s full of crazy awesome events…but most of them fall on the same day. What…
Foraged Hama Hama Oysters, Grilled & Served with Butter Two Ways
My family and I visited the Hama Hama oyster farm in Lilliwaup, Washington for one of their Farm Day events a few weeks ago. For a few weekends out of the year, they open up their beaches for oyster and…
An Interview with Arguably the Best Limoncello Distiller in the PNW
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…