Working Vacation – Tofino, BC + Hank’s Ucluelet
The last few summers we’ve made an annual trip up to Tofino, situated on the edge of Vancouver Island, about a 4 hour drive from Victoria, BC. It’s a great surf spot for Wolf, it’s got great hiking and...
View Article48 Hours in Denver: Black Eye, Uncle, Linger
Our friends Jed and Lara hosted us in Denver last weekend. The trip has become something of an October tradition in the last few years. I’d chalk it up to the everlasting sunshine in Denver and the...
View ArticleThe #3 Pizza in America is in Phoenix?
Who doesn’t love a good list? The DailyMeal just came out with the 101 best pizzas in America, and as you might expect, roughly one-third of them came from New York state. In its analysis, The...
View ArticleWinter White Cauliflower Potato Chowder
You can tell it’s winter by the number of bowls in our dishwasher. Oatmeal in the morning, soup for dinner. Over the last few weeks, it’s been a regular soup smorgasbord around here. We’ve had lentil...
View ArticleBuckwheat Fig Scrolls a la Revolver Coffee
Other than the sunshine that appeared unexpectedly, one of the best things about our weekend in Vancouver, BC was the coffee. Not surprising, right? The wet, chilly weather that dominates the PNW most...
View ArticleEn Route to Walla Walla, Washington
If you’ve heard of Walla Walla, Washington, the first thing you think of is sweet onions. But over the the years, wine and grapes have been muscling in on that territory. It’s in Eastern Washington,...
View ArticleFlying to New York for a Froyo Break
I blew through New York City a couple of weeks ago, rolling in on a Red Eye Tuesday morning, and jetting out on Wednesday evening. Road warriors, I do not envy you. The red eye is a killer. Even...
View ArticleHow to Stock a Vacation Rental Kitchen
Resort vacations hold a certain allure with quick access to restaurants and poolside drinks and two towel refreshes a day, but if you’re traveling with more than two people or for an extended period of...
View ArticlePhotos: Issaquah Farmers Market Opening Day
Issaquah Farmers Market kicked off on May 7 with a mix of vendors old and new. It was a gorgeously sunny day which undoubtedly delivered a good turnout. Here’s a quick look at Opening Day and what you...
View ArticleFeast Tofino: Food Fest West Coast Style
If you’re driving to Tofino, British Columbia, the last major leg is the pass connecting Port Alberni with Ucluelet and Tofino. It’s a windy road and in the winter, chains are required. The thing is,...
View ArticleFeast Tofino: Long Table Dinner at Pacific Sands Resort
Dining al fresco looks and sounds fantastic, whether you’re sitting out in a vineyard or in an alpine meadow or beside the ocean. The Pacific Sands Resort was a gorgeous spot for Feast Tofino‘s Long...
View ArticleAround the Fire Dinner at the Carlile Room
Most of the time when you pick up a cookbook, you have no way of knowing how much you’re gonna get out of it. Gorgeous photos, sure, but as you look through, how many of these recipes will you really...
View ArticleTofino: British Columbia’s Not-so-Secret Beach Town
Tofino, BC is perched on the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island. When we first visited nearly 10 years ago, it was a sleepy surf town just beyond Pacific Rim National Park. Tofino also offers great...
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