On our way to a day of exploration and wine tasting in Woodinville, my friend Serret (from Serretabella Images) and I stopped by the new Rooster Bakery on 140th near Matthews Winery. (It’s in the space that was formerly known as the French Bakery at the Vineyard). Inside, we met the owner and instantly loved her. She’s quite a character. ...
This weekend, I had a small group of ladies over for a quick glass of wine after lunch. With such short notice before our spontaneous gathering, I didn’t have time to run to the store before my guests arrived. I was grateful I’d happened to pick up some darling ice cream cone shaped cookies from Metropolitan Market in Sammamish! (Disclosure: ...
Last Sunday, my friend Serret from Serretabella Images joined me for a day of wine tasting in the Woodinville Warehouse District. I am always eager to explore tasting rooms in the warehouse district when I get a chance – most are only open on weekends, and my weekends are super busy usually. We were delighted to have a girls day ...
Last Sunday, my friend Serret from Serretabella Images mentioned she had to clear out of her house for the day so realtors could show her house to potential buyers. I thought this was the perfect opportunity to kidnap her for a day of wine tasting and shenanigans in Woodinville. Serret unbelievably hadn’t been to the Woodinville Cut Shop yet, so ...
Sometimes on warm summer evenings, knowing I have a nice backyard and friendly doggies, friends or neighbors will ask to stop by on short notice. That’s probably bad etiquette, but I don’t mind! Backyards were made for sharing! Besides, it only takes me a couple of minutes to get ready. I pull out a table runner for my outdoor bar ...
Last Sunday, I had promised my boyfriend a beer or two, after he’d spent the morning working hard in our tomato garden. I was going to take him to 20 Corners Brewing for his well-earned reward. But on our way by, I got super excited when I saw Castillo de Feliciana’s sandwich sign board turned to “open.” I couldn’t resist stopping, ...
Recently, we went wine tasting at the Tsillan Cellars tasting room here in Woodinville. Jen’s been to the Chelan winery, but hadn’t been in here yet. We came early in the afternoon so as to greedily have the tasting room all to ourselves. We love how light-filled it is! We met the new tasting room associate, Taylor. She is so ...
Last time I went to taste wine at Torii Mor here in Woodinville, I immediately regretted going without Jen. I instinctively knew she would love these Oregon wines so much! So when our appointment to visit another tasting room nearby fell through, I took it as a sign it was time to finally get Jen in here to taste their ...
Often in the summer, I find myself making huge quantities of cold pasta salads to serve friends and family. You only heat up your kitchen for the 20 minutes or so it takes to heat water on the stove to boil the pasta, and your salad can be served refreshingly cold on a hot summer day. Cold pasta salads are ...
Jen and I had heard so much exciting buzz about the opening of the new Ryan Patrick tasting room here in Woodinville. We were looking forward to exploring it and tasting their wines! Finally our schedules synced up and we were able to go together. Our tasting room associate for the day was Hunter, who was so good natured about ...