If it’s April in Washington State, it’s time to tip toe through the tulips – literally- in Mount Vernon, Washington. Visitors from all over the world make the journey to the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. So did I…
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Tip Toeing Through the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Spring Wines You’ll Love

This article is a review of seven wines any savvy wine shopper will like. The tasting took place in a private home in Temecula, CA. Temecula is a trendy wine region in Southern California. We call the group the Wine Review Council…..
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NOT FOR YOU: Family Narratives of Denial & Comfort Foods

Nandita Godbole, in her newest book, Not For You, Family Narratives of Denial & Comfort Foods, gives us a perfect example of how to preserve and present both. With a glimpse into the history of India moving forward from 1857, she speaks of life, of love, marriage, family obstacles, and the significance food plays in our lives….
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An adventure in art on Camano Island, WA

If you love the whole art-in-public places idea which transforms the cultural and visual landscape of a community into a personal outdoor experience, this is the place for you…
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Recipes and Memories of the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey

Food and travel journalist Robyn Eckhardt with Photographer David Hagerman goes deep into Turkey to introduce us to its food and people. She shares her stories of acquiring authentic recipes, many collected while visiting with local chefs and home cooks, then adds her touch to help home cooks with sourcing or substituting so we can replicate the taste and spirit of Turkish kitchens in our own home…
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