A night of award-winning food and some of Washington’s best wine will be featured on October 2, as the James Beard Foundation (JBF) will hosts a dinner as part of its “Taste America” tour. At both the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, the dinner...
Most of the empty beer bottles that end up on my shelf earned their spot after giving me a taste worth remembering. However, before I can even taste it, it has to call out to me in a certain way. Labels often play a large role in the beer I choose to drink and...
Schilling Cider is up to no good with its latest pomegranate and cranberry cider, the Mischief Maker. Actually, they are up to very good things it seems, as the Mischief Maker manages to surprise and satisfy. At a first look, the cider is a very deep shade of red in...
September is here, bringing with it the weather of fall. The wind and rain has emerged with full force, letting everyone know that the seasons are changing. During times like these, when we dust off our sweaters and begin wearing socks with our sandals, our drink...
The production of craft beverage has skyrocketed in popularity as of late. Especially in the Northwest, where it is hard to walk 10 feet without seeing a new craft brewery or an original craft distiller pop up out of nowhere. This is not a bad thing by any means. It...
Here in the Northwest, most of our time throughout the year is spent in the comfort of the indoors. With all the rain and cold that usually persists, we have grown accustomed to the loving embrace of shelter. However, this year has been hot. And we are not prepared....
Humans, as a species, are visually driven. When we see a photograph or watch a movie that is visually pleasing, we are drawn in and take notice. By being guided by these ocular clues around the world, many decisions are made on the basis of sight alone. Take, for...
Red blends can be a roller coaster of sensations for your taste buds. A Merlot is a distinct, almost trademarked, flavor that can be easily identified. So too can the Malbec variety be pinpointed after one sip. However, when combined, they can produce a wine that...
Food always tastes better when it comes from your own backyard. The satisfaction after the hard work put in to growing it combined with that freshly picked taste simple cannot be beat by store-bought foods. And while most people don’t grow their own hops and brew...
Rock and wine is one of those combinations that sounds strange at first, but begins to make sense shortly after. Think milkshakes and French fries, or crackers and milk (seriously, it’s good). For everything that wine pairs well with, the first to come to mind may not...
