What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Halloween? Maybe it’s costumes or possibly ghosts and ghouls, but one theme holds true for time of trick and treats: Sweets. Somewhat kicking off the holiday season, Halloween commences the time of year...
Beer has traditionally been an ingredient used for very specific culinary purposes. You’ve got beer batter, beer cheese or pretzels and, of course, don’t forget beer sausage. But beer can and should be used for so much more. With how many different beer styles and...
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the richest food-producing valleys in the country and chief among them are Washington’s Skagit and Walla Walla valleys. Head to any farmers market in the area and you’re sure to see produce from these places lining the tables....
Nestled underneath Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, in the LaSalle Hotel on Western Avenue, Charles and Rose Ann Finkel opened the city’s third microbrewery on Oct. 17, 1989. Thirty years and thousands of beers later, Pike Brewing Co. is stronger than ever, and...
AMost beers tend to have a complementary season. Of course, you can enjoy a tropical, hazy IPA any time of the year, but the fruity, citrus body seems to pair best with sunny days. If zippy ales are for summer, then ambers and stouts must be for the colder months....
When Kim Karrick wrote her proposal for Scratch Distillery to the bank, it was simple: “One vodka and two gins, GINiology class, rent the space out for events,” she says. Four years later, the Edmonds, Washington, company offers over a dozen different selections, runs...
September in Seattle: the weather starts to turn the old familiar gray, the sunny days lessen and the leaves brighten. It’s almost that time for bars and brewpubs across the state to haul in the outdoor seating for the winter months. But the early fall brings one more...
One of the most important things about caffeinated beverages is how quick and easy they are to grab on the go. While many would agree that a personally crafted single-cup pour over should be appreciated with time and patience, there's not always time for that. If you...
