Erin James
Erin James has been a long-time freelance writer and editor in the greater Seattle area, with a focus on lifestyle writing. As one of the pioneering journalists for WINO Magazine when it first printed in 2007, James has since been published in more than a dozen regional and national publications, including, of course, Sip Northwest. She is also the editor-in-chief of sister magazine CIDERCRAFT and the upcoming Sip's Wine Guide: British Columbia, as well as the author of "CIDERCRAFT: Discover the Distinctive Flavors and the Vibrant World of North American Hard Cider," published by Storey Publishing in August 2017. Email her at editor@sipnorthwest.com.

Recipe: Vieux Carré de Pomme

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting New Orleans, you already know what a special place it is. Not only is it the birthplace of jazz music, it is also a melting pot of cocktail culture and culinary creativity — it should come as no surprise that so many...

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Put These 4 Drinks on Your Tab

Welcome back to Sip Northwest’s bi-weekly selection of what to drink in the Northwest now, written by our editor to enhance your (responsible) imbibing habits. Fill your tab — and glass — with these sippable exemplars of Northwest drink. The Liberty Distillery...

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Recipe: Jack’s BBQ Bloody Mary

There are few things louder, prouder and bolder than Texas BBQ. Which is why when Dallas-native Jack Timmons opened his namesake Jack's BBQ in between Seattle's SoDo and Georgetown neighborhoods, he knew he had to do it right. Down to the a 22-foot smoker, one of...

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4 Beverages You Could Be Drinking Now

Contain your excitement: Bar Tab has returned and you now know what to drink again, even at 10 a.m.! After a five-month hiatus (we were busy!), we welcome you back to Sip Northwest’s bi-weekly selection of what to drink in the Northwest now, written by our editor...

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