March 28, 2019
Vancouver International Wine Festival

On the first day of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, our primary focus was on California...

November 27, 2018
Clams in white wine

It’s a four-hour drive from Seattle to Cannon Beach, Oregon, and we had a full schedule for...

July 24, 2018

British Columbia may not be the first place you think of when seeking an excellent wine-touring...

July 12, 2018
Seared Halibut with grains and greens

We have traveled to the Okanagan wine country in British Columbia many times, and each time we make...

May 17, 2018
Bourbon Slush with Drunken Cherries

Booze-soaked fruit, like these drunken cherries, is always a good thing to have in your home bar...

April 20, 2018
blackberry smoothie

The obsession for blitzing just about everything in a blender is a trend that doesn't seem...

April 4, 2018
Mt. Rainier

We wanted to set foot on the newly finished part of the Foothills Trail in the shadow of Mt....

March 20, 2018
First We Eat Rhubarb-Ginger Planter’s Punch

This week I've been featuring some gorgeous and delicious recipes from Eva Kosmas Flores'...

January 21, 2018
Bourbon Soaked Drunken Cherries

Booze-soaked fruit, like the drunken cherries featured here, is always a good thing to have in...

December 19, 2017
Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail

'Tis the season for festive cocktails! Whether you’re planning a party or just enjoying...

December 14, 2017
ColorKitchen Christmas Sprinkles Hot Cocoa

Do you feel the cold of winter settling in yet? Each evening our daughter asks for a hot chocolate...

November 28, 2017
Chef Sererion of Washington Wine Country

The Woodinville Wine Country is offering wine, food pairing, music and many more events through...

October 31, 2017
Matcha Green Tea Cocktail

My habit of sipping green tea began years ago when I lived in Japan. Green tea is the gateway tea...

July 14, 2017
Golden Tea with Coconut Milk, Turmeric, Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, Bee Pollen

This ubiquitous anti-inflammatory beverage is spreading across the Internet like wildfire, and for...

July 11, 2017
French 75 Cocktail

When we travel to New Orleans we always stop in Arnaud’s French 75 Bar for a classic French...

May 2, 2017
Margarita Mule recipe

Did you know the original margarita recipe dates back to 1948? It was created by Dallas socialite...

April 20, 2017
Mermaid Dragonfruit Smoothie

We eat (and drink!) with our eyes, so it’s no wonder a hot pink smoothie adorned with a...

January 1, 2017

A Bloody Mary is always in order after New Year's Eve festivities.  Rather than the...

December 28, 2016

Wine and cheese pairing is as continental as it gets.  The French, Italian, Greek, Spanish and...

December 14, 2016
Sweet & Sour Chicken Toddy cocktail

Fancy a Beef Bloody Mary? How about a Sweet and Sour Chicken Toddy? Bone broths have been a...

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