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.
boozed-up fruit cake

Recipe: Little Island Bake Shop’s Boozed-Up Fruit Cake

Baking is not just an exact science but also a labor of love — often a work-intensive, time-absorbing and painstaking craft. For Jana Roerick, baker-owner of Jana's Bake Shop on British Columbia's Salt Spring Island and author of the new "The Little Island Bake Shop"...

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Cocktail Recipe: Hollywood Tavern’s Woodinville Sunset

The Hollywood Tavern was around long before Woodinville, Washington, was known for its wine country. First as a corner service station in 1922, the site was converted into the original Hollywood Tavern in 1947 by local resident Mabel Nieman. She turned the roadside...

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Recipe: Fairsing Vineyard Smoked Salmon Chowder

After spending a month at sea as a chef on a private yacht, Chef Rebecca Clarke found inspiration she could bring home when docking in Ireland. "I was immediately inspired by the strong presence of seafood, including salmon, in their dishes," Clarke says. "There were...

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viking coffee

Recipe: Rolling River Spirits’ Viking Coffee

When you raise a glass for St. Patrick's Day, your first instinct might not be to reach for a steaming cup of coffee laced with a traditional Scandinavian spirit. But maybe it should be with this recipe for Viking Coffee from Rolling River Spirits. A take on a St....

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Cocktail Recipe: All the Wilde Things from The Gerald

After changing ownership hands last summer, The Gerald is ready for its time in the spotlight. The craft cocktail bar and gastropub, found in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, still has many of the same faces locals came to rely on since its 2012 opening, but new...

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wintersun

Cocktail Recipe: Bluewater Distilling Wintersun Sparkler

A bottle of booze titled "Wintersun" is pretty aptly named right about now — considering the ball in the sky that graces Northwesterners with its occasional appearance nowadays and the libation application required when it does not come out. From the marina port in...

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kuma liqueur bbq sauce

Recipe: Kuma Turmeric Liqueur BBQ Sauce

Turmeric has been one of the top-trending culinary ingredients in recent years — from its color-and flavor-enhancement in golden milk lattes to holistic usages and the plant’s health benefits. It hasn’t, however, been seen much in the distilling world, and...

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Cocktail Recipe: Call Me from Rosa Rosa for Valentine’s Day

Portland culinary sovereign Vitaly Paley expanded his modest gastronomic empire late last year to include Rosa Rosa, his fifth restaurant and second to be found in the first floor of a hotel. The restaurant and bar, located in the Dossier Hotel, brings eats from the...

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Brooks Winery Announces B Corp Certification

Brooks Winery, a biodynamic winery located in Amity, Oregon, is excited to announce that as of January 2019, they are officially B Corp™ Certified and a member of 1% for the Planet, continuing their commitment to social responsibility.  “We have always placed...

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