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Sustainable Ballard to Host 8th Annual Edible Garden Tour
A self-guided tour through neighborhood gardens helps inspire creative food production
If you live in Ballard and happen to see someone peeking over your fence, don’t fret. It’s probably just Paula. Paula Jenson is on the board of directors at Sustainable Ballard and a key player in its annual Edible Garden Tour. When she scours Ballard’s neighborhoods, she’s not looking to steal your veggies. She’s simply…
Wild, Sustainable Herring: the Fish You Should Be Eating and Why
Northwest Herring Week kicks off at 20+ Seattle restaurants
If you’re of Scandinavian descent, grew up on the East Coast, or have an Ashkenazi Jewish grandmother, you probably know the merits of herring. Everyone else, even in Seattle, one of the country’s fish epicenters, has little clue of the affordable, mild-flavored fish or any of the other 200+ species of fish swimming in our…
Houzz Tour: Midcentury Beach House Opens Up to the Outdoors
An update honors a modern Seattle home’s 1950s roots while making it a better entertaining space
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Paul Huggett and Ron Gagliardo didn’t plan to change a thing about their midcentury modern find two blocks from the beach in Seattle. But after three years, things started falling apart in the 1951 home, and they were forced to reconsider. They saw an opportunity to capitalize on the…
Instagram Inspiration: Summer Style
A new season means new threads
Well, it’s official: As of June 20, summer has arrived. In addition to updating your internal calendar (longer days) and spending more time outdoors, the heralding of summer means that you’re ready to hibernate those winter threads gathering dust in the closet and take your summer looks out for a romp. ‘Tis the season for sandals,…
Sansei Serves up Hawaiian Fare with Mellow Island Vibes
New downtown sushi bar offers Japanese-inspired Pacific Rim fare with fresh local seafood
If you’re a foodie who travels to Hawaii, you’ve likely dined at one of D.K. Kodama’s Sansei seafood restaurants on Maui, Oahu or the Big Island. The chef-restaurateur is a native of Oahu, but actually started his career in the early 1980s at Arnies in Mukilteo. After four years, he relocated to Aspen, Colorado, where…
6 Summer Festivals to Add to Your Calendar
Art! Food! Dragons?! Whatever it is, Seattle has a summer celebration for it
» July, with its warm weather and late sunsets, is the height of festival season in the Seattle area. While the major event remains Seafair, with its downtown Torchlight Parade on 7/30 and numerous neighborhood satellite events, the month is full of music and cultural celebrations. » The West Seattle Summer Fest, at the West…
Pop Culture in the PNW: Books, Movies, and TV Shows Set in Seattle
Our city is the setting for some of media's most notable new stories
If you’ve been living under a rock, or perhaps don’t make a daily commute into the city, you might not have heard the buzz about the filming of scenes from the latest in the Fifty Shades of Grey series, Fifty Shades Darker, which happened last month in Pioneer Square and on the Alaskan Way Viaduct….
Recipe of the Week: Strawberry Shortcake from Biscuit Box
A fresh, distinctive take on classic strawberry shortcake
Fresh-baked biscuits. Ginger- and mint-infused macerated strawberries. Vanilla bean chantilly whipped cream. This is strawberry shortcake for the full-on epicurean. This scrumptious recipe from the folks behind the Biscuit Box food truck—operated by local mobile dining company Mobile Mavens—is just begging be savored in the sunshine. And with the first official day of summer finally here,…
The Must List: WA Brewers Festival, Etsy Craft Party
What to do this weekend in and around Seattle
Must DrinkWashington Brewers Festival at Marymoor Park(6/17 to 6/19, times vary) Raise a teensy taster glass to dad on Father’s Day weekend at this beer festival at Redmond’s Marymoor Park. Beer geeks can sample hundreds of beers from Evergreen State breweries, along with wine, cider and mead tastings, as well as tasty food to sop…
Instagram Inspiration: Farmers Market Finds
Vibrant, colorful fruits, vegetables and flowers from local farmers
There’s a reason everyone seems to glow in the summertime: uber-fresh goodies from the farmers market! And with many local ones from which to choose, there are tons of opportunities to pick up some juicy berries, crisp greens or just-picked peonies while strolling along in the sun. Whether your market of choice is in Wallingford, Madrona,…
10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $50
A budget-friendly gift guide for presents that won't break the bank
This article originally appeared on Porch.com. Do you want to let your dad know how much he means to you without breaking the bank? From DIY projects to budget-friendly buys, these gift ideas are guaranteed to make your dad smile this Father’s Day! 1. Edible Cupcake Mug Did you read that right? Yes, you did! This…
Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Drinking Dad
What to get dear old dad on his special day
Father’s Day is just around the corner – this Sunday! – but there’s still time to pick up the perfect gift for dear old dad. And if your pops is one who likes a good beer, or some choice spirits, or enjoys making and having cocktails with local and non-local ingredients, well, I have you…