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Salt + Straw

I had my first taste of Salt & Straw years ago in Portland, OR. It was so good I craved that sweet, creamy goodness often. Now Portland is not that far away from Seattle, but it is a bit too far for a quick ice cream run so I knew that this place would beContinue reading “Salt + Straw”

Red Curry with Chicken

This is a great weeknight dinner when you need something easy and packed full of flavor and vegetables! Curries are my go tos when I don’t know what to cook or when I have vegetables that are about to go bad – I can throw in pretty much whatever ingredients I have and it alwaysContinue reading “Red Curry with Chicken”

Standard Brewing

STANDARD BREWING – okay so hear me out, these tacos are from a brewery located just south of Cap Hill. I tried their Animal and Brisket a Co-Co – a quick google search though appears they have changed their menu and do not offer these tacos anymore. The Animal is filled with pork shoulder, onions,Continue reading “Standard Brewing”

Storyville

Storyville coffee is a cute coffee shop with two locations. The one I frequent is located in Pike’s Place Market on the top floor of the Corner Market Building. It is a cute space that overlooks a portion of Pike Place Market, so you can grab a cup of coffee and a pastry and chillContinue reading “Storyville”

Grilled Peaches with Honey

It is peach season y’all!! I can’t help but be super excited for all the fresh fruits and berries the summertime has to offer. These grilled peaches are super simple and produce sweet, sweet results. Think of this dish as a peach cobbler without all the mess and work. I think this dish is soContinue reading “Grilled Peaches with Honey”

Schaschlik – aka Steak Kebab

Grilling season is here and I am all for it! Aside from my oven/stovetop, the grill is the most used kitchen appliance in our house – although technically the grill is outside, but you get it! We love grilling – it is so easy, adds a great flavor, and usually mean less dishes to clean!Continue reading “Schaschlik – aka Steak Kebab”

Blackberry Pistachio Muffins

This recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast when you want something delicious and not too time consuming. These muffins are full of fresh blackberries and pistachios which give them a nutty, slightly sweet, slightly tart flavor profile. I also love the texture of these with the finely chopped pistachios that give them just aContinue reading “Blackberry Pistachio Muffins”

Mbar

Mbar is a rooftop bar overlooking South Lake Union in Seattle, WA. I am not sure what the m stands for, but it should stand for magnificent. Both the views and the food are incredible! Their location allows you to really see many areas in Seattle as well as the mountain ranges in the viewContinue reading “Mbar”

Teriyaki Salmon + Veggies

The PNW is known for great, fresh salmon and they are right! It is too bad that salmon is one of my least favorite options. Growing up I loved it so much – my grandad used to make this amazing smoked salmon on the grill on a weekly basis and I still remember always askingContinue reading “Teriyaki Salmon + Veggies”

Steak Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

It is summertime which means salad season is here! SO many fresh vegetables in season right now and there is nothing better on a warm day than a crispy salad. This salad is no exception – it is crisp, light, fresh, and tasty. I top this with a medium-rare steak for a satisfying dinner, butContinue reading “Steak Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette”