
Montana Winter Wonderland Escape with Roam Beyond!
Who knew Montana was so glorious in the dead of winter? I’ve had the esteemed pleasure of visiting this area in the summertime, but I never dreamed it could be so magical in January. If you are looking for the perfect winter wonderland escape, look no further...

The Best Tortillas I’ve Ever Had Are in a Gas Station in Walla Walla
beautiful handmade tortillas at Andrae’s Kitchen You wouldn’t look at the old Cenex Gas Station in Walla Walla and think that there is a five-star restaurant inside making corn tortillas from scratch every morning before dawn. You wouldn’t think so,...

Sip Your Way Through the Skagit Farm to Pint Ale Trail!
Calling all beer lovers! The Skagit Farm to Pint Ale Trail is the best way to experience the beautiful Skagit Valley! It’s no secret that we love the Skagit Valley; Marcus and I have made the trip to this beautiful area an hour north of Seattle multiple times...

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Food & Wine Lovers
Happy holidays y’all! As you surely know by now, I am utterly obsessed with all things food and wine. This year, I’ve taken the time to put together a fantastic gift guide to make your life a little easier. I promise if you have a food lover in your life,...

All the Fall Feels on the Skagit Valley Harvest Loop!
Fall is here and I’m so happily embracing crisp mornings, fuzzy sweaters, and pumpkin lattes. If you’re looking for the perfect fall day trip from Seattle; look no further than the lovely Skagit Valley. Just an hour north of downtown; the Skagit Valley...

Spend the Day Shopping Farm Stands in the Skagit Valley
The beautiful, bountiful Skagit Valley is a mecca for any food lover like me. Just over an hour north of Seattle, this area is scattered with darling fresh farm stands, big and small, ripe with fruits, vegetables, eggs, flowers, cheeses and more. Now is the time to...

A Running List of All the Patios I’m Drinking on this Summer
This is the summer of staycations and patio sippin’ and that’s what I’m blogging about! COVID has turned all of our lives upside down and Marcus and I do not currently feel comfortable eating inside. We do, however, feel safe eating on patios with...

Escape to Seabrook – Washington’s Stunning Planned Community on the Coast!
Welcome to lovely Seabrook, a planned community on the rugged Washington Coast. This beautiful beach town is only a two and a half hour drive from downtown Seattle, making it a fantastic option for your Pacific Northwest Getaway this summer! The whole concept of...

Get Away for the Day with Argosy’s “Evergreen Excursion” to Blake Island!
Summer is looking a little different this year – it’s filled with staycations and backyard adventures and I’m on a mission to find (and share!) all the safe, fun things you can do this season! Last weekend, we had the pleasure of experiencing Argosy...

River’s Edge is Your Perfect PNW Summer Getaway (Leavenworth, WA)
We’ve been cooped up for months at this point and I think we’ve all passed the point of going stir-crazy quite some time ago. Although normal travel isn’t going to resume any time soon, we can breathe a (small) sigh of relief because summer is upon...

Soak Up Summer with the Ultimate River Views and Hot Tub in this Amazing Cabin (Index, WA)
Summer is upon us and I think we could all use a getaway right about now. This summer, I’m focusing on Pacific Northwest getaways with no contact check in so you can have the vacation you want and still feel safe! This darling cabin in Index, Washington is just...

Support Black Owned Food Businesses with Savor’s Seattle Solidarity Box
Savor Seattle has launched a Seattle Solidarity Box and it includes eight different food items from seven different local Black owned businesses and restaurants. Not only do sales benefit each of these Black small business, $5 from every box is donated to Black Lives...

Escape to Little Bear Cabin
Just a two hour drive from downtown Seattle, Little Bear Cabin is waiting for you in the woods of Leavenworth. This darling A-Frame cabin offers no contact check in to the perfect escape that we all need right now. We spent our three days here cooking, taking walks by...

21 Bomb Things to Order for Takeout Right Now in Seattle
the dinner for two at Wild Ginger The longer this quarantine goes on, the tighter my pants are getting. I’ve made it my mission to photograph and share as much takeout food as I can with you beautiful people during this uncertain time and I hope my doing so has...

10 of Seattle’s Biggest Foodies Share Their Favorite Takeout in Town
Well, we have been in this crazy stand still state for over a month now in Seattle. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m doing my very best to not go totally nuts on a daily basis. One thing keeping me sane is the fact that we still can order, pick up...

Everything on the New Takeout Menu at Taku
Can you imagine opening a bar in a pandemic? That’s what Chef Shota Nakajima and the team at Taku did just days before all bars and restaurants in Seattle were ordered to close and a stay at home order was issued. His simple but original and delicious concept...