Every year in the spring I start my basil from seed for harvest later in the summer. Once my basil plants have grown fragrant and full, I spend a few hours carefully trimming off each basil leaf in preparation for my annual pesto party, an afternoon of pesto-making...
Some of the best pupus and maitais I’ve had weren’t from ocean-side tiki bars in the South Pacific, but rather from the gritty, gray streets of Tacoma, Washington, at the Tacoma Cabana. Despite its unlikely location, the drinks and food at this kitschy-chic bar are...
Cider is a sweet and beautiful thing. But it isn't always sweet and doesn’t have to taste sweet either. Sometimes the best savory dishes are those that are laced with the slightest hint of fruit, chocolate, caramel or other flavors you would likely find on the...
I love preparing over-the-top meals for my friends and family, but I don’t always have time. After work and errands, by the time I finally make my way to the kitchen, it’s already time for dinner. That’s why I love recipes that take minimal prep time and require...
I love experimenting with different types of cuisine. But, while I wish I could say I know the secrets to making traditional style pho or the perfect sushi roll, I don’t. When it comes to Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and other types of Asian cooking,...
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. Whether you’re celebrating with a loved one or boycotting the Hallmark holiday with your closest friends, nothing hits the spot like a slice of decadent chocolate cake infused with layers upon layers of booze. And, because...
Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is a Mecca for music, entertainment, culture, shopping and food. In fact, while I am a lover of all the above, it’s the food that always keeps me coming back to this hip little hood. However, with so many tempting eateries...
I, like so many other “twelves,” experienced tears of joy two Sundays ago as I watched the Seahawks victoriously (and miraculously) win their NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers. As the Seahawks gear up to take on the New England Patriots during...
Like many of you, I sat glued to my television screen this past Saturday, watching proudly as the Seahawks annihilated the Panthers. Between cheering, high-fives and the occasional chest bump, the room of people I was enjoying the game with were all eager to fill...
Whether planning a trip with friends or stepping out for a romantic getaway fit for two, the lights, sights and sounds of Washington’s Eastside city, Bellevue, create the perfect setting for an evening (or evenings) out. From five-star dining options and high-end...
