Seattle Mag
San Fermo’s delicious – and healthy – summer green lasagna
Co-owner of Ballard's new Italian restaurant shares family lasagna recipe
San Fermo co-owner Tim Baker makes this gorgeous and green lasanga for his family, and we coaxed him into sharing it with us. This isn’t your traditional meaty lasagna, its light, summery, and all veggie. Also missing is the heavy roux based Bechamel sauce, but its cheesy, and filled with the light crunch of zucchini…
Getaway Idea: Road Trip Around the Hood Canal
Enjoy a peaceful weekend of beach-combing, site seeing and tasty treats
For as long as I can remember, my family and I have spent a significant chunk of our summer in and around the Hood Canal area. The short drive, or ferry ride is well worth it for the outdoor adventures and uniquely historical experiences. Here are a few tips for how to maximize your time…
A Summery Spin on a Potent Classic at Brimmer & Heeltap
The Ballard bistro pours out a 'Corpse Reviver' twist
The Cocktail: Porch Reviver Originally conceived as a hangover cure with a kick, the Corpse Reviver family of drinks—potent cocktails with a mix of liquors—have faded into history. There are only two recipes surviving today: the rare cognac-based Corpse Reviver No. 1 and the more fashionable gin-based Corpse Reviver No. 2, which features Lillet (originally…
How to Gain More Storage With Shelves in Unusual Places
Running out of room to put your stuff? Here are some creative ways to fit in extra shelves
Having dedicated places to store and display your possessions is key to a tidy, practical and beautiful home. There are often areas around a house that could work a bit harder with the addition of one or more shelves. Here’s a selection of ideas. Stay simple. A single, slim shelf above a sink not only…
Food Find: Japanese-style Curry Bread
SkyCity’s sous-chef cooks up authentic Japanese treats on the side
When Harold Fields is not cooking as sous-chef at the Space Needle’s SkyCity, you might find him grilling delicious chicken skewers at pop-ups around town, including at Sake Nomi, a shop in Pioneer Square. Fields started Umami Kushi (umamikushi.com), a yakitori catering company, five years ago after a life-changing trip to Japan. About a year…
Just Say Om: The Health Benefits of Meditation
Meditation may help you feel less stressed, but studies show it also helps with pain
On Wednesdays, the mood of the midday crowd at Seattle’s Frye Art Museum on First Hill is contemplative. Many people aren’t there to peruse the most recent art exhibit—currently, of works by Danish Symbolist painter Vilhelm Hammershøi. They won’t see a film, or take in a lecture. Instead, they’ll spend half an hour in a…
A Glimpse at the Frye’s Creative Aging Programs
What a UW professor's study tells us about creative engagement for those living with dementia
Museum-goers, old and young, gathered in front of a gallery wall full of centuries-old paintings to share ideas in an open discussion. Many of the participants, who were present and engaged throughout the 90-minute session, live with dementia. For nearly six years, the Frye Art Museum has facilitated “here:now,” an experiential arts program for people…
Recipe of the Week: Summer Garden Linguine with Corn, Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
A perfect light, fresh summer dinner from Heather Christo
If you’re looking for something light, fresh and delicious to have for dinner this week, make this inspired linguine dish from local food blogger Heather Christo. Seriously. With ingredients reminiscent of a midsummer garden party–like basil, parsley, cherry tomatoes and corn–it’s basically summer in a bowl. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegan. What could be better!?…
Why We Should Preserve the ‘Ramps to Nowhere’
Parts of an old, unfinished freeway show the power of citizen activism in Seattle
As the Highway 520 expansion project goes forward in the Lake Washington Arboretum and the Montlake area, the idea to find a way to save a piece of the old “Ramps to Nowhere” is becoming more urgent. The ramps are currently all scheduled to be demolished. The idea of saving a ramp remnant has been…
The Must List: Milk Carton Derby, Seattle Dragon Fest & More
What to do this weekend in and around Seattle
Must RaceThe Seafair Milk Carton DerbySaturday (7/16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Head to Green Lake to cheer on the participants in Seafair’s wackiest event. Nearly 100 teams will take to the water in boats that range in style from practical to whimsical—anything goes, as long as they’re made out of milk cartons—to battle it…
The Must List: Twister Beach at Cafe Nordo, Outdoor Festivals
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeSAM Summer Film Series: Cary Grant for President(7/7 to 7/28, times vary) Hollywood icon Cary Grant is the subject of the Seattle Art Museum’s summer film series. July’s films include The Awful Truth (7/7), Bringing Up Baby (7/14), Arsenic and Old Lace (7/21) and My Favorite Wife (7/28). Must LaughHit the Beach with Café…
Instagram Inspiration: Get Active!
The Pacific Northwest offers an array of opportunities to get out and move your body
As one of the most active cities in the country, Seattle sure knows how to get out and move. And it’s no wonder: whether you’re moving through vinyasas, training for your next marathon, paddleboarding through crisp glacial water or running up and down a mountain, the Pacific Northwest’s many trees, trails, mountains and bodies of…