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.
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Cocktail Recipe: 5 & Dime’s Low Key

One of the latest additions to Portland’s Foster-Powell neighborhood, 5 & Dime opened in March as a much-needed cocktail source in the up-and-coming district. Starring a blockbuster duo behind its bar and operation, co-owners and bartenders Colin Carroll and Alex...

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washington asparagus

Recipe: Washington Asparagus Made Nice with Wine

If you haven’t already noticed at the grocery store, Washington-grown asparagus is back for the season. As the country’s largest asparagus-growing state, the Washington asparagus season typically runs from April through June, though this year showed a slightly later...

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travel port townsend

Taste, Tour and Travel Port Townsend

Discovery Road leisurely serpentines alongside the shores of its namesake bay, from the heart of Chimacum to downtown Port Townsend, Washington. These tourism hubs — the former a rural rendition, the latter a portside history lesson — make up just two destinations in...

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gourmondo short ribs

Recipe: Gourmondo’s Huckleberry-Glazed Syrah Beef Short Ribs

Well-known Seattle caterer Gourmondo is passionate about locally sourced ingredients, a touchstone for its menus that reflect the company’s roots in Pike Place Market over 20 years ago. “We have a passion for great food made using locally-sourced ingredients, and we...

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Dr. Loosen riesling

4 Questions with Dr. Ernst Loosen

The name Dr. Ernst Loosen is globally synonymous with Riesling. In Germany, the Dr. Loosen Estate on the Mosel River has been in the family for more than 200 years, and in the United States, the good doctor has led the good fight for Riesling in a collaboration with...

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spritz into spring

Cocktail Recipe: The Tin Table’s Spritz into Spring

"I love to feature at least one spritzer in every spring and summer menu because they are light, long and bubbly which is all you need when the weather starts getting warmer," says Sander Raav, bar manager at Seattle's The Tin Table. A variation on the classic wine...

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montana bourbon brisket

Recipe: Brisket in Montana Bourbon Cherry BBQ Sauce

After successfully running one of Montana's first modern craft distilleries, married duo Lisa Cloutier and Brian Anderson of Whistling Andy Distillery wanted to bring more Montana spirits to the community table. The couple already had two restaurants in Bigfork,...

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Oregon Wine Month is Back This May

Oregon Wine Month is returning this May and will be celebrated at locations throughout Oregon and beyond. Now  in its eighth year, Oregon Wine Month is dedicated to developing more Oregon wine fans across the U.S. as winegrowing season officially kicks off in Oregon...

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