The weather is finally heading in the right direction after a dreary spring. You know what that means? Tis’ the season for the wonderfully special Olympia Farmers Market! Even though I’m spoiled with a weekly CSA delivery from the wonderful Joy, owner of Prairie Oak Farm, I can’t resist the inspiration I get from being…
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Woodinville: Wine, Dine & Tenacious D
Earlier this week, Frank and I had the opportunity to make another pilgrimage to Woodinville. This time, we went to see Tenacious D at the Chateau Ste Michelle amphitheater. Now, I’m not a crazy Tenacious D fan, but I have seen School of Rock and I think Jack Black is badass. That, coupled with the…
Ellensburg and Climbing the Feathers
I love rock climbing, but my being a nervous novice has meant I’ve spent most of my time in Washington learning (and re-learning) how to belay at rock gyms. I get confident and have a blast, only to go another year before dusting off my climbing shoes again. When Frank suggested we go to Vantage…
24 Hours Eastern Washington
Spontaneous road trips are good for the soul, even with today’s gas prices. Frank had some business to tend to in Prosser, so we decided to make the most of it and drink some Washington juice close to the source. We left early Thursday morning and made it to Prosser with little traffic. Our first…
Plus One at the WA Wine Trade & Media Tasting
If there was ever a time when I felt like a total grifter, it was when I tagged along with my fiancé to the Washington Wine Trade & Media Tasting last week. This event was for industry only, and even though I do work in the industry, I certainly wasn’t on the invite list. Frank…
A Weekend in Walla Walla
Last weekend Frank and I made the last minute decision to savor & celebrate one of our final long weekends for a while and make a visit to Walla Walla. We booked an AirB&B on Thursday, hooked up our bikes to my car, and left as soon as I got off work on Friday. We…