After the first of the year, once all the stress of the holiday season has passed, many Northwesterners start to experience crazed bouts of cabin-fever, and frantically begin planning their post-holiday getaways. But getting away doesn’t mean you have to hop on a...
Earlier this fall we indulged in the flavors of the season with a recipe for pumpkin beer bread made with Elysian’s Night Owl pumpkin ale. Having recently found myself on a ginger kick, I’ve been busy experimenting with a booze-infused gingerbread that begs to be...
Our very own celebrity chef/mixologist/bar-kitchen fusion pioneer, Kathy Casey, hosts one heck of a holiday party. Whether you need to load up on stocking stuffers or are looking for some last-minute inspiration for holiday entertaining, our resident cocktail...
Because you can never have too many, our holiday cocktail series continues with another round-up of uniquely crafted cocktails sourced from your favorite local bars and restaurants. Whistler, BC’s Cure Lounge at Nita Lake Lodge gives up the goods on a seasonally...
A hearty, healthy serving of a mildly spiced and full-flavored chili fit for a frigid winter night is made even better when loaded with the hoppy bite of your favorite India pale ale. And the best part? This simple chili recipe is even better the next day (did...
Nothing sets the holidays off like intoxicating cocktails inspired by the season, which is why in the month of December we dig holiday hooch and cocktails that come from it. From sumptuous sparklers to festive toddies, local bars and restaurants share holiday...
Northwest distilleries have heard the calls of their thirsty patrons and are appeasing the masses with a variety of “age your own” options–just in time for the holidays too. From Washington to Oregon, craft-distilleries are offering unique ways to customize spirits...
Happy Black Friday! As you scroll through your social media of choice's newsfeed while you wait in what might be the world's longest line at Best Buy/Macy's/Target/a random furniture store, please know that a salvation drink is just a few hours away. From gourmet...
A round-up of our favorite beverage blogs wouldn’t be complete without a compilation of some of the regions best when it comes to spirits and cocktails. As hand-crafted and gourmet spirits make their mark throughout the region, Pacific Northwesterners have proved...
I have been making the same meatballs for years. Always a crowd-pleaser and so simple, they practically make themselves. I normally smother my meatballs in homemade marinara sauce and serve over pasta, but I wanted to do something special this week. These meatballs...
