Lowrider Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies? If you don’t then I am sorry but you should maybe go to the doctor or something? Cookies make everything better in my opinion. Long day? Bad Day? Eat a cookie and your mood is sure to be lifted. Anyways, you don’t need me to explain WHY you should eat cookies.Continue reading “Lowrider Cookies”

Meditteranean Bowl

I love an easy dinner, especially on the weeknight. Lately I have been really in to bowl dinners – where I take a meat and then add a bunch of things to a bowl with it. I have also been really digging Trader Joe’s pre-marinated meats because it cuts down on the prep and timeContinue reading “Meditteranean Bowl”

Tapas Castilla

Love Tapas, but can’t travel all the way to Spain? Don’t worry – Tapas Castilla in Bellevue has you covered! They are serving up delicious tapas dishes – both traditional and some of their own creations. The space is inviting and open perfect for a group to share dishes, but is still intimate for aContinue reading “Tapas Castilla”

Mr. West

I stumbled upon Mr. West because I was wanting a light, but still delicious brunch and this place delivered. It had a great open space that is perfect for conversation and a light bite! They offer more classic breakfast dishes, along with a variety of toasts, salads, sandwiches, and dips. They also offer a largeContinue reading “Mr. West”

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”