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Ricotta Feta Dip

This dip yells summer! It is light, fresh, and flavorful. The tomatoes add a great color and sweetness to balance out the salty cheese. This dip honestly turned out better than I could have imagined. Feta seems to be all the rage right now, and I’ve seen whipped feta at a number of places. IContinue reading “Ricotta Feta Dip”

Sabine

Sabine is a bright, open restaurant serving up delicious dishes in Ballard. They have a beautiful, spacious outdoor space as well that is perfect for the warm, sunny weather we are coming up on. If you’re checking them out on the weekend, make sure to get there early or be prepared for a bit ofContinue reading “Sabine”

The Nest

The Nest is a rooftop bar in downtown Seattle overlooking the beautiful water front. You’ve got gorgeous views of the water and the mountains and you can watch the ferries come and go. They are currently offer a pop-up dinner service that you do not want to miss out on, but it won’t last longContinue reading “The Nest”

Garlicky Green Beans

Spring and Summer mean fresh vegetables! Green beans are one of my favorite year round – in the fall/winter I love when they are slow cooked with a ham hock. But in the spring/summer I love them fresh and just slightly softened so you still get that crunch! This recipe is super simple and quickContinue reading “Garlicky Green Beans”

TrueTea

TrueTea is the cutest, bright and light shop in Kent serving up some great bubble tea! The space is inviting and I can’t wait until it reopens for indoor seating because I could totally spend hours in there enjoying bubble team with friends. They have a ton of offerings from milk teas to fruit andContinue reading “TrueTea”

Pasta Casalinga

Pasta Casalinga is a small shop located in Pike Place Market that is off the beaten path and a little hard to find, so make sure you’re paying attention or you might miss it! I walked all around Pike Place to find this delicious Italian eatery! I have been following them on instagram for aContinue reading “Pasta Casalinga”

Carne Asada Quesadilla

The most time consuming thing in this recipe is making the caramelized onions. They take a lot of patience, but they yield a big reward. I love caramelized onions and will typically order a dish if it incorporates them because they are so delicious. They give such a deep flavor with a hint of sweetness,Continue reading “Carne Asada Quesadilla”

Dochi

What do you get when you combine donuts with mochi? DOCHI – mochi-donuts that are irresistible. Mochi donuts are not like your typical yeast raised donuts. They are light and chewy with a very different texture. Dochi is a popular Seattle bakery known for their mochi donuts and have some fun flavors! I also LOVEContinue reading “Dochi”