Cooking With Friends: Three Top Chef Contestants Cook Up a Beautiful Meal for Charity
This past weekend, Chef Shota Nakajima, Chef Sara Hauman, and Chef Byron Gomez came together to cook an unforgettable dinner for six very lucky individuals. The dinner took place at Nakajima’s restaurant and bar, Taku (which is set to reopen for takeout service...
TMACS is Chef-Driven and Spectacular
Located in the lovely Showroom on Colville in downtown Walla Walla, TMACS is a true gem. The brainchild of third-generation Walla Walla native Tom Maccarone, TMACS is an evolution of his first restaurant, T. Maccarone’s, which was inspired by his mother’s...
Southern Hospitality at its Most Delicious at Hattaway’s on Alder
We discovered Hattaway’s on Alder the first time we visited Walla Walla last year (months before we moved here) and we’ve eaten here many times since. Last night was the first time we had ever dined inside, and I must say – the restaurant is truly...
A Perfect Dreary Day at Taylor Shellfish Samish Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market
Just an hour and fifteen minutes north of Seattle is a seafood lover’s Utopia; a magical place where you can have an oceanfront picnic with all the freshest oysters, clams, Dungeness crab, mussels, and scallops you could ever want. Beautifully rustic in a...
Three Delicious Experiences Not to Miss the Last Week of Walla Walla Restaurant Month
Walla Walla Restaurant Month has been beyond delicious! We’ve been eating and drinking our way through as many of the offerings as we can this month and I’ve rounded up a blog of all the experiences we’ve had thus far. You have one week left to cash...
The State Hotel Will Steal Your Heart
The State Hotel has a special place in my heart. It’s our old neighborhood; I lived two blocks from here for the seven years I lived in Seattle. When we stay here, I feel like I’m home. But it’s not just because of the location; it’s because of...
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Chef Andrae Bopp’s Gumbo Recipe
Fat Tuesday is a big deal in this house. Marcus is from New Orleans and this year I wanted to cook something special for it. It’s been quite some time since I’ve made gumbo, and since Marcus didn’t have a go-to recipe he loved, I turned to an expert...
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...
