A few weeks ago I planted the seeds for my vegetable garden, and among the mix were about two dozen basil plants and too many tomatoes to count. Since the day the tiny germination burst from the soil, I’ve been admiring each plant grow, and appreciating the strong...
At Sip Northwest, we obviously love to quench our thirst. But when we get hungry, we can't wait to graze. A new brewery, winery, distillery or cidery in the region is always reason to celebrate, but equally as exciting can be new restaurants—especially when they...
Third times the charm: loaded with three types of ginger, the chewy morsels that are the Triple Threat Ginger Cookies contain a full spectrum of flavor that is both sweet and spicy and absolutely addictive. Using ground and fresh ginger, as well as New Deal...
Where can you catch a glimpse of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, soak in a spa-esque tub and dine on gourmet platters of cuisine paired alongside sumptuous Washington wines all without ever leaving your room? Why, the Pan Pacific Hotel, of course. A chic and posh...
Spirit producers spread through the Northwest. With more applications rolling in at the Washington State Liquor Control Board and Oregon Liquor Control Commission, it’s no wonder that new distilleries are popping up left and right like spring flowers. If you’ve...
Allergy season is upon us yet again, and for some people, allergies can be like having a three-month-long cold. Stuffed up noses will appreciate the clearing their sinuses with a piping hot bowl of hearty chicken soup loaded with rice, veggies and one unusual...
Across the Pacific Northwest seedlings are sprouting, birds and bees are “buzzing,” and new life is being born again. However, it’s not just nature that’s giving life to new blood—throughout the region, new craft breweries are popping up left and right, opening...
Have you ever come across a recipe so mind blowingly amazing that it completely changes the way you cook something? This is what happened to me when I tried Edward Lee's recipe for Potato Stuffed Roast Chicken out of his cookbook "Smoke & Pickles." I'd roasted tons...
In case last week’s round-up wasn’t enough to went the back of your throat, here’s another grouping of some seasonally inspired cocktail recipes from a few of this region’s top bartenders. These refreshing elixirs are infused with flavors like citrus, sage and...
Soft, chewy, warm and salty—that’s what I think of when I imagine a picture perfect fresh-baked soft pretzel. But sometimes finding the perfect pretzel can be a challenge. They’re often too rubbery in texture, or lack authentic the authentic flavors you crave....
