Sou’wester lodge, located in Seaview, Washington is a unique experience with all of the thoughtful touches that are sure to inspire you. Rooms are filled with local art, fresh flowers, and some even include your very own typewriter! On the grounds you can view an art film in a converted school bus. Shop in the…
Fresh beet salad recipe!
This fresh beet salad recipe comes together in no time at all and only requires 5 simple ingredients! -5 fresh beets -One tablespoon of olive oil -A dash of salt -juice from half a lemon (or about 1-2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice) Begin by gathering 5 medium-large sized fresh beets and skinning them with…
Dutch Oven Rosemary Bread Recipe (no kneading necessary!)
This recipe is great for beginners, easy to make and is sure to impress any dinner guest! Start by heating up 1 1/2 cups of water in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add to a large mixing bowl, along with one packet of yeast (or 2.25 teaspoons – instant or active dry is fine), and 1/2 tablespoon…
Visit Port Townsend, Washington’s hidden glass beach!
Accessible via a six-mile round-trip trail from Port Townsend, Washington’s “North beach,” you’ll find “Glass Beach.” It is a secret treasure trove of sea glass and ceramic pieces resulting from years of trash being thrown from nearby McCurdy Point. A 100-foot-high bluff along the shore. On a recent trip to glass beach, I found countless pieces…
Octavia E. Butler (June 22, 1947 – February 24, 2006)
Octavia E. Butler was one of the first African American women to gain acclaim as a science fiction writer, and the first sci-fi writer to be awarded the prestigious MacArthur “Genius” Grant, and years after her death her work continues to inspire others to challenge conventional thinking and simple binaries, to imagine different and better…
The Willowbrook Manor English Teahouse, a must visit for those near Seattle!
Located an hour north of Seattle in Sedro-Woolley, The Willowbrook Manor English Teahouse is truly an epic experience. Surrounded by fields of chamomile and expansive views of the Skagit Valley, sits the beautifully built manor. Throughout the year, visitors can choose from a variety of tours, tea events or stay the night in one of…
Rosemary Lemonade.
This recipe is a great refreshing summertime drink that can be made with a few simple ingredients! Begin by gathering two large sprigs of fresh rosemary, two tablespoons of sugar, juice from one lemon and two cups of water. Bring water, rosemary and sugar to a boil. Once a boil is reached, turn down the…
Visit a medieval village in Washington State!
Located in Carnantion, Washington, about a 40 minute drive from Seattle, this is a great way to spend an afternoon! “Camlann Medieval Village, a living history museum project where you can explore a small rural village”-explains their website. Camlann hosts a number of events throughout the year and lets visitors experience a village from the 14th century. For…
Vegan Sunflower seed spread
Vegan sunflower seed spread is a great addition to any snack and requires very few ingredients! Ingredients needed: Sunflower seeds, lemon juice, coconut oil, salt, water and your favorite herbs. Begin by soaking one cup of sunflower seeds overnight. Drain and blend the seeds in a food processor along with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice,…
Easy Vegan Nasturtium Pesto!
This is a great pesto to add to a cold summer salad and can easily be made in a few minutes! With 6 basic ingredients, this pesto comes together quickly and can be a great way to use the nasturtium leaves and flowers that love to take over an entire garden! 2 cups packed nasturtium…
Feverfew flower tea bundles for a soothing summer-time drink.
Feverfew begins blooming in early summer in the pacific northwest and the plant is best harvested when blooms are fully open, (left photo). Feverfew can be dried or used fresh to create a tea that provides vitamins known to help relieve high fevers, menstrual cramps, anxiety, and dull headaches. The flowers have a somewhat harsh…
5 Unique road trip ideas around the NW!
Visit the Grays Harbor Lighthouse in Westport, WA! “With a 360° view of the ocean and surrounding areas, it is a photographer’s dream. Come on a clear day and you might even be able to see the top of Mount Rainier to the east”, boasts their website. For $5, visitors can climb the 135 stairs…